10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package

Egypt Tours Group – Private Tours & Nile Cruises

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The 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package is designed for families who want to explore Egypt in a smooth, comfortable, and well-organized way. From the moment you arrive, Egypt Tours Group takes care of the details, including private transfers, guided tours, domestic travel, hotel stays, and Nile Cruise arrangements, so your family can simply enjoy every moment without stress.

This carefully planned Egypt family vacation package combines the ancient wonders of Cairo, the relaxing rhythm of the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, and the Mediterranean charm of Alexandria. Along the way, your family will visit the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Luxor’s great temples, Aswan’s peaceful landmarks, and the majestic Abu Simbel Temples.

With a balanced pace, private Egyptologist guides, family-friendly sightseeing, and comfortable travel between each destination, this 10 Days Egypt Family Tour gives parents and children the chance to discover Egypt’s history, culture, and Nile scenery in one memorable journey. It is the perfect choice for families looking for a rich but relaxed Egypt travel experience.

Check the itinerary of our “10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package”

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  • Destination

  • Departure

    Cairo International Airport
  • Departure Time

    10 Days / 9 Nights
  • Return Time

    Cairo - Giza - Alexandria - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Abu Simbel - Aswan
  • Dress Code

    Family Tour
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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo & Nile Dinner Cruise

Your first moments in Egypt begin with a warm welcome for your 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package. After landing at Cairo International Airport, your private guide will meet you, assist with the airport formalities, and escort your family to the hotel for check-in and rest after the flight.

Nile Dinner Cruise:

In the evening, your guide will take you to the Nile for a relaxing dinner cruise, giving your family a gentle and memorable start to the journey. The river feels different at night, with lights reflecting on the water, soft music in the background, and Cairo’s skyline moving slowly along both sides. Dinner will be served onboard as the boat sails peacefully along the Nile, creating a warm first evening in Egypt. After the cruise ends, your guide will take you back to your hotel for the night.

Meals: Dinner

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Day 2: Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

After breakfast, your family starts one of the most memorable days of the whole trip, exploring the timeless landmarks that define Egypt in a simple, powerful, and unforgettable way.

Giza Pyramids Complex:

Stand on a wide, open plateau where the golden desert meets some of the oldest architecture in human history. The air feels still, the views are vast, and the whole place carries a silence that makes the experience even more powerful for every visitor.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu:

Standing beside the Great Pyramid is completely different from seeing it in photos. Its size, precision, and historical weight slowly reveal themselves as you look up at the massive stones, making this visit one of the highlights of your Egypt family tour.

The Great Sphinx:

The Great Sphinx, with the body of a lion and the face of a king, guards the Giza Plateau with a presence shaped by thousands of years. Its mysterious expression and desert setting create an atmosphere that captures the imagination of both adults and children.

Valley Temple:

Explore the smooth stone walls and simple layout of the Valley Temple, where your guide will help you imagine how ancient rituals and royal ceremonies may have taken place beside the pyramids.

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM):

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a bright, impressive, and family-friendly space that brings Egypt’s ancient treasures together in one remarkable place. Its modern galleries make the stories behind the artifacts easier to follow, giving your family a deeper connection with ancient Egyptian history.

After finishing your visits, your guide will take you to lunch at a local restaurant, then you return to your hotel for rest after a rich day of discovery.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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Day 3: Alexandria Family Day Trip from Cairo

After breakfast, your guide will meet your family for a full-day trip to Alexandria, a city with a softer mood, fresh sea air, and a long history that still shapes its streets and landmarks. This day adds a refreshing Mediterranean touch to your Egypt family travel experience, giving you a beautiful break from Cairo’s ancient monuments.

Bibliotheca Alexandrina:

Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a bright and impressive cultural landmark built as a symbol of knowledge and learning. Its open design, calm atmosphere, and rich collections make it an enjoyable stop for families who want to see a different side of Alexandria.

Qaitbay Citadel:

Continue to Qaitbay Citadel, standing proudly at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. The waves, sea breeze, and wide coastal views create one of the most scenic moments of the day, while the historic walls tell stories of Alexandria’s powerful past.

Pompey’s Pillar:

See Pompey’s Pillar, a massive Roman column rising alone in an open archaeological area. Although simple at first glance, its height and setting make it surprisingly striking in person and give your guide a great chance to explain Alexandria’s Roman heritage.

Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa:

Explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an underground world of chambers, carvings, and mixed artistic styles. This unusual site brings together Egyptian, Greek, and Roman influences, making it one of Alexandria’s most fascinating historical stops.

After finishing your Alexandria visits, your guide will drive you back to Cairo for a relaxed evening at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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Day 4: Fly to Luxor & Explore the East Bank

After breakfast, your guide will take your family to the airport for your short flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will begin exploring the East Bank, where Upper Egypt reveals its first powerful impression through wide sunlight, open spaces, and ancient temples rising quietly from the ground. This day adds a deeper historical layer to Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour.

Karnak Temple:

Visit Karnak Temple, a vast religious complex that feels almost endless as you move from one hall to another. Its towering columns rise above you like a stone forest, while the carvings and sacred spaces still hold their strength after thousands of years.

Luxor Temple:

Continue to Luxor Temple, a calmer and more intimate landmark set close to the modern streets of the city. Here, ancient history and everyday life blend naturally around you, making the visit easy to enjoy and understand for the whole family.

After finishing your East Bank visits, your guide will take you to your Nile Cruise. You will check in, settle into your cabin, and enjoy dinner onboard while the river moves slowly outside the window.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 5: Luxor West Bank & Valley of the Kings

Morning on the Nile Cruise begins in a slow and gentle way. After breakfast, your guide will meet your family for a full tour of Luxor’s West Bank, where the pharaohs were laid to rest and where the desert holds some of Egypt’s deepest and most powerful stories.

Valley of the Kings:

Walk down ramps carved deep into the mountains and step inside royal tombs that still preserve the colors, symbols, and stories of ancient Egypt. Each tomb has its own atmosphere, giving your family a close and unforgettable look at the world of the pharaohs.

Temple of Hatshepsut:

Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, built beautifully against the cliffs with terraces rising in clean, balanced steps. Its open courtyards, mountain backdrop, and elegant design create a calm and impressive feeling that makes it one of the most unique temples in Luxor.

Colossi of Memnon:

Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues rising quietly in an open field. With the wind, wide sky, and their powerful presence, this short stop leaves a strong impression before returning to your cruise.

After your West Bank visits, you will return to the Nile Cruise for lunch and spend the afternoon resting as the river flows steadily beside you. Dinner will be served onboard, giving your family a peaceful end to another rich day of discovery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Nile Cruise Temples

The cruise continues south along the Nile, and the view becomes part of the day; soft light on the water, villages passing by, and palm groves leaning toward the river. After breakfast, your guide will take your family to explore two remarkable temples, adding another rich historical layer to your 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package.

Edfu Temple:

Visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and a wonderful stop for families to explore at a comfortable pace. You will enter through its high gateways and follow a clear, structured layout where every hall, wall, and carving helps bring the ancient story of Horus to life.

Kom Ombo Temple:

Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, a unique twin temple touched by the gentle Nile breeze. Its carvings show scenes of healing, rituals, and daily life, making the visit easy to understand and especially interesting for families who enjoy history explained in a simple and engaging way.

After your visits, you will return to the cruise for lunch and continue sailing along the Nile. Dinner will be served onboard, ending the day in a simple, relaxing, and peaceful way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 7: Abu Simbel Temples Day Trip from Aswan

Your day starts early before sunrise, as your guide meets your family at the Nile Cruise for the drive south to Abu Simbel. The journey is long but calm, with quiet roads, wide desert views, and the sun slowly rising ahead, making this day one of the most special experiences in your 10-Day Egypt Family Tour.

Abu Simbel Temples:

The Abu Simbel Temples appear dramatically as you approach Lake Nasser, with huge statues carved into the cliff and watching over the water below. Inside, the halls are cool and shadowed, while the wall scenes reveal powerful stories of Ramses II, ancient rituals, and royal glory in a way that feels impressive but easy for the whole family to follow.

A packed lunch will be provided, so you can enjoy it comfortably during the return drive to Aswan.

Back at the cruise, you will have time to rest until dinner, ending this unforgettable day in the comfort of the ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 8: Aswan Highlights & Flight Back to Cairo

After breakfast, your guide will meet your family for your final day in Aswan before flying back to Cairo. The city feels peaceful in the morning, with quiet boats drifting along the Nile and soft views stretching across the water. This day adds a calm and beautiful Aswan ending to your 10 Days Family holiday in Egypt..

The High Dam:

Start with a visit to the High Dam, one of Aswan’s most important modern landmarks. From this stop, your family can enjoy open views over Lake Nasser while your guide explains how the dam changed Egypt’s agriculture, water control, and modern development.

The Unfinished Obelisk:

Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying inside the ancient granite quarry. This remarkable site shows how the ancient Egyptians carved massive monuments directly from raw stone, giving your family a clear look at the skill and effort behind Egypt’s great obelisks.

Philae Temple:

Reach Philae Temple by a small boat ride over calm water, one of the most peaceful moments of the day. The temple feels balanced, elegant, and easy to explore, with beautiful halls, carvings, and island views that make it one of Aswan’s most memorable family-friendly visits.

After finishing your visits, you will return to the cruise for lunch and a short rest. Later, your driver will take you to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will check into your hotel for a relaxed evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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Day 9: Old Cairo, Museums & Khan El Khalili Tour

After breakfast, your guide will take your family through Old Cairo, an area filled with layers of history, faith, and culture on a warm human scale. With narrow streets, soft colors, ancient churches, mosques, museums, and lively local corners, this day adds a meaningful cultural ending to your 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package.

The Egyptian Museum:

Begin with the Egyptian Museum, where classic halls display statues, treasures, royal artifacts, and pieces from different periods of ancient Egyptian history. It is a rich and easy-to-follow introduction to Egypt’s past before exploring more of Cairo’s cultural landmarks.

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC):

Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, known for its clear displays and the famous Royal Mummies Hall. The museum presents Egypt’s long story in a smooth and modern way, making it an interesting and respectful visit for the whole family.

Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque:

Visit Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, one of Cairo’s most important Islamic landmarks. Its open courtyards, calm walkways, and historic atmosphere offer a peaceful stop while your guide explains its place in Egypt’s Islamic heritage.

The Hanging Church:

Explore the Hanging Church, one of the most famous Coptic landmarks in Old Cairo. With its warm atmosphere, wooden ceilings, religious icons, and soft interior light, the church gives your family a beautiful look into Egypt’s Christian heritage.

Ben Ezra Synagogue:

Stop at Ben Ezra Synagogue, a small but meaningful landmark with a quiet atmosphere and deep historical value. It adds another layer to the story of Old Cairo, where different cultures and faiths have lived side by side for centuries.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar:

End the day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where traditional lanes, brass lamps, colorful shops, spices, souvenirs, and small cafés create one of Cairo’s most lively local experiences. It is a lovely place for your family to enjoy the atmosphere and capture the final memories of the day.

After finishing your Old Cairo tour, your guide will take you back to your hotel for a relaxed evening.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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Day 10: Final Departure from Cairo

After breakfast, your family will check out from the hotel, and your driver will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. This smooth final transfer brings your 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package to a relaxed and comfortable end, leaving you with beautiful memories of Egypt’s history, Nile views, family moments, and unforgettable discoveries.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Inclusions

  • Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned modern vehicle.
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo.
  • 5 nights’ accommodation at a 5★ Cairo hotel with daily breakfast.
  • 4 nights’ accommodation onboard a 5★ deluxe Nile Cruise on a full-board basis.
  • Private professional Egyptologist guides throughout the sightseeing tours.
  • Entrance fees to all mentioned sites in the itinerary.
  • Meals as mentioned in the daily itinerary.
  • Bottled water during all tours and transfers.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Tour Exclusions

  • International airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Gratuities (tipping).
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks, or laundry.
  • Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
  • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and discover Egypt’s ancient treasures in a modern setting.
  • Enjoy a relaxing Nile Dinner Cruise in Cairo with dinner and entertainment.
  • Discover Alexandria’s Mediterranean charm, including the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
  • Fly to Luxor and explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • Enjoy a 5★ Nile Cruise experience with full-board accommodation between Luxor and Aswan.
  • Visit Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
  • Discover the majestic Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.
  • Explore Old Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, NMEC, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

What to Expect During the Tour

  • Family-Friendly Experiences: A well-paced itinerary designed for families, with comfortable transportation, guided sightseeing, and enough time to rest between major visits.
  • A complete 10 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Alexandria Family Tour Package combining Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and a relaxing Nile Cruise.
  • Private Egyptologist guides who explain Egypt’s history in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow way for adults and children.
  • Comfortable travel arrangements, including private air-conditioned transfers, domestic flights, selected hotels, and a 5★ Nile Cruise.
  • A balanced Egypt family vacation experience covering ancient monuments, museums, temples, Nile scenery, Mediterranean views, and cultural landmarks.

What to Pack With You

  • Comfortable walking shoes for pyramids, museums, temples, and market visits.
  • Light cotton clothes for daytime sightseeing and warm layers for cooler evenings.
  • Sunhat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for outdoor visits.
  • Valid passport with at least 6 months’ validity.
  • Camera or smartphone with extra battery and enough memory.
  • Personal medications and basic family travel essentials.
  • Some cash for tipping, souvenirs, drinks, or personal expenses.
1 Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes. This tour is designed as a family-friendly Egypt itinerary and can be adjusted to suit children of different ages. The pace is balanced, the transfers are private, and the sightseeing can be managed in a comfortable way for families.

2 Is the Nile Cruise safe for families?

Yes. Nile Cruises are comfortable and suitable for families. Cabins are air-conditioned, meals are served onboard, and the cruise gives your family a relaxing way to travel between Luxor and Aswan.

3 Can the itinerary be customized?

Yes. This is a private tour, so the itinerary can be customized according to your family’s interests, travel dates, pace, and budget.

4 Are meals suitable for children?

Yes. Hotels and Nile Cruise ships usually offer international buffet meals with different options suitable for children. Special dietary requests can also be arranged in advance whenever possible.

5 Are domestic flights included in this tour?

Yes. The tour includes domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan back to Cairo, according to the itinerary.

Travel Tip

After booking your tour, check out our blog for practical Egypt travel tips on what to pack, the best time to visit, what to wear, visa requirements, safety advice and more — all in one place to make your family trip easier.

Accommodation & Optional Activities

4★ Hotels

Cairo: Barcelo Cairo Pyramids – Triumph Plaza Hotel or similar.

5★ Hotels

Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids – Movenpick Media City – Ramses Hilton – Hilton Pyramids Golf – Marriott Le Meridien Cairo Airport or similar.

5★ Luxury Hotels

Cairo: Hyatt Regency Cairo West – Four Seasons First Residence – Hilton Conrad – Triumph Luxury or similar.

5★ Ultra Luxury Hotels

Cairo: Marriott Mena House – Four Seasons at Nile Plaza – Nile Ritz Carlton – St Regis Cairo or similar.

Note: Prices vary based on the selected hotel category.

Camel Ride: Enjoy a memorable camel ride around the iconic Giza Pyramids with beautiful desert views.

Access Inside the Great Pyramid of Cheops: Explore the inner chambers of the largest pyramid on the Giza Plateau.

Hot Air Balloon: Experience a magical hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s temples and the Valley of the Kings at sunrise.

Note: Optional activities are not included in the tour price and can be added upon request.

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