12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan Family Vacation

Your 12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan Family Vacation starts from the moment your plane lands in Egypt. A representative from Egypt Tours Group will be waiting inside the airport to help with entry procedures and guide you to your private vehicle. Once you check in, the rest of the afternoon is free for rest.

Nile Dinner Cruise:

Later in the evening, your guide will meet you, and accompany you to the Nile Dinner Cruise. The simple boarding and the calm atmosphere on the river with soft lights, gentle music, and an easy dinner served while Cairo passes quietly along the banks will make you deeply enjoy the start of your journey to Egypt.

After the cruise, your guide will escort you back to the hotel for a peaceful first night.

Meals:Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will meet you and your driver will take you to Giza for a full day shaped around Egypt Family Travel, keeping everything steady and comfortable.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

A slow walk onto the open plateau gives you a wide view of the three pyramids. Your guide explains the layout in a simple, clear way while you take in the space.

Great Pyramid of Khufu:

Standing beside the massive stone blocks shows the true scale of the structure. Your guide highlights the essential points without overloading details.

The Great Sphinx:

Your guide will take you to the viewing area in front of the Sphinx. The statue sits low against the desert backdrop, and the surrounding space feels still and open. Your guide gives a brief outline of its history while you observe the details up close.

The Valley Temple:

A short walk from the Sphinx leads to the Valley Temple. The blocks are large and neatly fitted, and the layout is simple. It’s an easy place to explore without crowds, and your guide points out the main features in a straightforward way.

The Grand Egyptian Museum :

After Giza, your driver will take you to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The galleries move in a smooth, organized flow. Your guide leads you through the main sections at a gentle rhythm, focusing on the key pieces your family will enjoy most.

When the visit is finished, and you have your lunch, you’ll go back to your hotel to have a rest and a quiet evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This day is an important part of your 13 Days Egypt family tour, taking you to Alexandria. After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, your guide will meet you in the lobby, and your driver will take the road north toward Alexandria.

The drive is steady and smooth, and you’ll have time to sit back, look at the fields on both sides, and settle into the day before reaching the coast.

Library of Alexandria (Bibliotheca Alexandrina):

Your guide will walk with you through the main areas, keeping the visit light and easy. The building feels open, with a simple modern style and calm spaces that make the visit comfortable.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa:

Down the spiral staircase, the place becomes quieter. Your guide will show you the main chambers and explain the mix of Egyptian and Greco-Roman details in a straightforward way.

Pompey’s Pillar:

A short stop in an open area. The pillar stands by itself with nothing around it to distract you, so the view is clear and uncomplicated.

Qaitbay Citadel:

Right by the sea, the citadel feels fresh and open. You’ll walk along the outer walls, take in the breeze, and your guide will share the essential history without loading you with too many details.

You’ll stop for lunch at a simple restaurant by the water, then head back toward Cairo afterward.

Once you arrive, your guide will help you check into the hotel for a quiet evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Your Egypt family vacation itinerary continues with a short flight to Luxor. After breakfast at your Cairo hotel, your guide will meet you in the lobby and take you to Cairo Airport. You’ll board a short flight to Luxor. Once you land, your driver will escort you to your hotel to rest briefly before starting the East Luxor tour.

Karnak Temple:

You will have a walking tour with your guide through the vast and open spaces and the towering columns. The halls have a peaceful atmosphere despite their size, and the quiet corners allow you to take in the history at a gentle pace.

Luxor Temple:

Set in the city centre, this temple has a softer, intimate atmosphere. Your guide will explain the key rituals and ceremonies in a clear, simple way while you stroll along the main halls.

After your tour, you will stop at an Egyptian restaurant to have your delicious lunch then your driver will take you to your hotel, where you’ll have lunch and some free time to relax. The evening is yours to enjoy Luxor at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel and drive you across the Nile to the West Bank. This area holds some of Luxor’s most important ancient sites, each quiet and full of history.

Valley of the Kings:

Walk through the tombs cut into the mountains. Your guide will explain the stories and hieroglyphs clearly, letting you take your time to observe the artwork.

Temple of Hatshepsut:

Built into the cliffs, this temple stands out with its calm terraces and simple lines. Your guide will narrate the history of queen Hatshepsut who built it.

Colossi of Memnon:

Two giant statues sit in the open fields. Stand in front of them and take in the scale and stillness as your guide explains their significance.

After the tour, your driver will take you back to the hotel for lunch. The afternoon is free to rest or wander around Luxor at your own pace.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, continue our 12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan Family Vacation. Your guide will meet you at the hotel and will accompany you across the Nile to explore the West Bank of Luxor. You will focus on additional historical sites that provide deep knowledge about ancient Egyptian life.

The Valley of the Queens:

Walk through tombs built for the queens of Egypt. Your guide will tell you the stories behind the paintings and the life of the royal women buried here.

The Ramesseum:

The mortuary temple of Ramesses II. See the massive statues and the detailed carvings that celebrate his reign. Your guide will walk you through the main halls and courtyards.

Medinet Habu:

This temple complex of Ramesses III shows both religious and military aspects of Ancient Egypt. Take your time to notice the reliefs and inscriptions with your guide’s explanations.

Deir el-Medina:

A village for the workers who built the tombs. You will walk among the remains of homes and workshops while your guide tells about how the workers lived, their daily routines, and their contributions to the pharaohs’ tombs.

After the visits and lunch, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Luxor. Enjoy the evening at leisure and peace.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This part of your 12 Days Egypt family holiday brings you to Edfu and Kom Ombo. After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel, and your driver will start the road toward Edfu. The ride is quiet, and you pass small fields, brick houses, and people going about their morning. Nothing rushed.

Edfu Temple:

When you arrive, your guide will walk with you through the entrance toward the main courtyard. The temple is solid and clean in its structure, and most parts are still in good condition. Your guide will show you the carvings that tell the story of Horus and explain the layout without going into anything heavy. You can take your time looking around the halls and doorways; the place is simple to move through.

Then your driver will take you to visit Kom Ombo. It will be a memorable part of your Family Holiday in Egypt.

Kom Ombo Temple:

This temple is dedicated to two gods: Sobek who was the crocodile god, and Horus who was the falcon-headed god. Your guide will take you on a walking tour through the open courtyards and explain the wall carvings showing daily life, rituals, and ancient symbols. The temple’s design is perfectly balanced, and each side clearly represents its respective god.

After the visit, you will stop for lunch in a local restaurant, then we will drive you to Aswan hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, your guide meets you in the hotel lobby, and your driver starts the day. The plan is straightforward and easy, with no rush between stops to make your 12 days Family Vacation in Egypt more comfortable.

The High Dam:

You begin at the High Dam. Your guide gives you a short explanation while you look out over the wide view of Lake Nasser. It’s an open, quiet place, and the visit doesn’t take long.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

Next, you head to the granite quarry. The Unfinished Obelisk is still lying in the same spot where workers carved it. The walk around it is simple, and your guide explains the idea behind it without going into heavy details.

Philae Temple:

After that, you take a small boat to reach Philae Temple. The ride is calm, and the island appears slowly as you get closer. Your guide walks with you through the courtyards and inner halls, pointing out the main scenes in a clear and easy way. The whole place has a peaceful, gentle atmosphere.

Once the visits are done, your driver takes you back to the hotel so you can rest for the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

On day nine of your 12-day Egypt family tour package, you’ll start very early. Your guide will meet you at the hotel before sunrise, and your driver will take the road south to Abu Simbel. The drive is long but comfortable, with quiet desert on both sides and soft light slowly appearing as the sun rises.

Abu Simbel Temples:

When you arrive, your guide walks with you toward the two temples. The statues outside feel huge and still, and the whole cliff looks carved with surprising detail. Inside the temple, you will find cool and dim halls, and your guide will show you the main scenes in a simple, steady way that’s easy to follow. You can take your time, but nothing feels rushed.

After the visit, you have your packed lunch before starting the drive back to Aswan hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Another relaxed day of your family tour through Egypt begins in Aswan. After breakfast, your guide takes you straight to the airport for your flight to Cairo. When you land, your guide and driver meet you and take you to the hotel for check-in and a quiet evening.

Meals: Breakfast

Your morning will start with breakfast at the hotel. Once you are ready, your guide will meet you in the lobby, and your driver will take you toward Old Cairo, an area that still carries layers of history in narrow streets, old courtyards, and quiet religious landmarks. The pace of the day stays steady and simple, keeping everything comfortable and easy to follow.

The Egyptian Museum:

Your visit begins at the Egyptian Museum. Your guide will walk with you through the main halls, pointing out the essential pieces without overwhelming detail. The atmosphere of the building is calm, with tall ceilings, wooden cabinets, and displays that feel close and personal. You’ll move through the rooms at a soft rhythm, seeing statues, coffins, and artifacts that show how daily life once looked in Ancient Egypt.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC):

Next, your driver will take you to the NMEC. The museum is clear in layout, well-lit, and easy to explore. The highlight is the Royal Mummies Hall, kept cool and quiet. Your guide will explain the main points while giving you space to take in the atmosphere on your own.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque:

You will then head to the oldest mosque in Africa. The large courtyard, clean structure, and open arches make the place feel simple and peaceful. Your guide will share short background notes while keeping the visit light.

The Hanging Church:

A short drive brings you to the Hanging Church. Inside, the wooden ceiling, icons, and small details create a warm and intimate setting. The guide will show you the main features before giving you a moment to look around quietly.

Ben Ezra Synagogue:

Nearby stands Ben Ezra Synagogue. It’s a small, calm building, easy to walk through, with a quiet atmosphere that fits the area.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

To finish the day, your guide will take you to Khan El Khalili. You’ll walk through the main lanes, passing brass lamps, small workshops, and traditional stores. Your guide will keep the route simple so you can enjoy the bazaar without rushing.

After the visits and lunch, your driver will take you back to the hotel for a relaxed evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Your final morning of 12 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan Family Vacation starts with having your breakfast at the hotel. After you finish, you will check out at a comfortable pace. Your guide will meet you in the lobby, and your driver will handle the transfer to Cairo International Airport.

The ride will be steady and quiet, giving you a simple closing moment after the full journey you’ve taken; ancient sites, coastal days, museum visits, and calm evenings in different cities. Once you arrive at the terminal, your guide will assist you with the final steps before you head to your flight. A smooth and easy end to your trip.

Meals: Breakfast