15-Day Egypt Family Tour Itinerary

1st day: Arrival in Cairo and Light Show

• Arrive at Cairo airport; our representative will assist with paperwork and luggage.
• Transfer to your hotel in Cairo for check-in and relaxation.
• Evening: Enjoy a sound and light show at the Giza complex, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
• Food: Dinner

2nd day: Pyramids, Memphis, and Saqqara

• After breakfast, visit the Giza Pyramids Complex:
  • The Great Pyramid: Built in 2600 BC, it stands 147 m tall and weighs 6 million tonnes.
  • The Great Sphinx: A limestone statue with the body of a lion and the head of Pharaoh Khafre.
  • The Valley Temple: Known for its granite columns and mummification function.
• Lunch at a restaurant with views of the Pyramids and Nile.
• Visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the ancient city of Memphis.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
• Food: Breakfast and lunch

3rd day: Explore Alexandria

• After breakfast, travel to Alexandria to see:
  • Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs: A Greco-Roman mausoleum from the 2nd century BC.
  • Pompey’s Pillar: A 33.85 m tall granite pillar built in 300 AD.
  • Citadel of Qaitbay: An Islamic fortress built in 1447 AD.
• Lunch at a local eatery.
• Visit the Bibliotheca of Alexandria, opened in 2002.
• Return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
• Food: Breakfast and lunch

Day 4: Flight to Aswan

• After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan.
• Visit:
  • Aswan High Dam: Built in the 1960s to control floods and generate hydroelectricity.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: A massive, unfinished monument from Queen Hatshepsut’s reign.
  • Temple of Philae: Dedicated to the goddess Isis, built during the Ptolemaic period.
• Board a 5-star Nile cruise for lunch, dinner, and overnight stay.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

5th day: Abu Simbel Temples and Sailing to Kom Ombo

• Early breakfast boxes before traveling to the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses the Great.
• Return to the Nile cruise for lunch and dinner while sailing to Kom Ombo.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

• Breakfast on the cruise, then visit:
  • Temple of Kom Ombo: Dedicated to Horus and Sobek, built between 180 BC and 47 BC.
  • Temple of Edfu: A well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, built between 237 BC and 57 BC.
• Return to the cruise for lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

7th day: Luxor East Attractions

• Breakfast on the cruise, then check out and meet your guide in Luxor.
• Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, built over 1500 years ago, featuring the Great Hypostyle Hall.
• Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor; check into a 5-star hotel.
• Evening visit to Luxor Temple, built in 1400 BC for royal festivals.
• Overnight at the hotel in Luxor.
• Food: Breakfast and lunch

8th day: Discover Western Luxor’s Wonders

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to 63 tombs including those of Seti I, Tutankhamun, and the Ramses dynasty.
• Tour the Temple of Hatshepsut, a three-level temple carved into the Deir el-Bahari cliffs.
• See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
• Return to the hotel in Luxor for the night.
• Food: Breakfast and lunch

9th day: Travel to Hurghada

• After breakfast, check out and travel to Hurghada.
• Check into the hotel and enjoy lunch and dinner.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

10th day: Scuba Diving in Hurghada

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Go scuba diving to explore the rich marine life and coral reefs of the Red Sea.
• Return to the hotel for lunch, dinner, and overnight.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

11th day: Free Day in Hurghada

• Enjoy a free day to explore Hurghada at your own pace.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the hotel.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

12th day: Sahara Super Safari

• After breakfast, embark on a quad bike adventure across the Sahara Desert.
• Enjoy a Bedouin-style lunch and barbecue dinner under the stars.
• Overnight at a hotel.
• Food: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 13: Fly to Cairo Attractions

• Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for a flight to Cairo.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Salah El Din Citadel, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
• Explore the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
• Return to the hotel in Cairo for the night.
• Food: Breakfast and lunch

Day 14: Free Day in Cairo

• Spend the day freely exploring Cairo’s unique attractions.
• Food: Breakfast

Last day: Depart for Home

• After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
• Food: Breakfast

This comprehensive itinerary allows your family to immerse themselves in Egypt’s rich history, culture, and natural wonders, creating unforgettable memories.