8-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Abu Simbel

8-Day Egypt Family Tour Itinerary

1st day: Sound and Light Show Upon Arrival in Egypt

• Arrival: Upon arrival, a company representative assists with paperwork and luggage.
• Hotel Check-in: Transfer to a 5-star hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Evening Activity: Enjoy a magnificent sound and light show depicting the birth of ancient Egyptian civilization.
• Dinner: Conclude the day with dinner before returning to the hotel.

Meals: Dinner

2nd day: Family Trip to the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum

• Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
• Morning Tour: Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including:
  • The Great Pyramid: Built as King Khufu’s tomb around 2600 BC.
  • The Great Sphinx: A symbol of strength and wisdom.
  • The Valley Temple: Used for mummification of royals.
• Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids and Nile.
• Afternoon Visit: Explore the Egyptian Museum, housing treasures from over 4,500 years of history.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

3rd day: Fly to Luxor and Tour East Luxor

• Breakfast: Check out of the hotel after breakfast.
• Flight to Luxor: Arrive and start your adventure at the Temple of Karnak, the largest open-air museum.
• Lunch: Have lunch before visiting Luxor Temple at night, known for its stunning architecture.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 4: West Luxor Family Tour

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast on the cruise.
• Morning Tour: Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to numerous royal tombs.
  • Temple of Hatshepsut: A stunning temple dedicated to the female pharaoh.
  • Memnon’s Colossi: Statues of Amenhotep III guarding the entrance to his mortuary temple.
• Lunch: Break for lunch before returning to the cruise for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

5th day: Edfu & Kom Ombo Tour

• Breakfast: Onboard the Nile Cruise.
• Morning Visit: Explore the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus.
• Afternoon Visit: Discover the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
• Meals: Spend the day on the cruise with lunch, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Day 6: Family Tour of Aswan

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast on the cruise.
• Morning Tours:
  • High Dam at Aswan: A significant engineering achievement.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: A remarkable example of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.
  • Temple of Philae: Dedicated to the goddess Isis, showcasing beautiful decorations.
• Meals: Return to the cruise for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

7th day: Fly to Cairo After Abu Simbel Tour

• Breakfast: Disembark from the cruise with breakfast boxes.
• Morning Visit: Explore the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses the Great to commemorate significant events in his life.
• Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant in Aswan before heading to the airport.
• Flight to Cairo: Arrive and check into the hotel for the night.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Last day: End of the Family Tour Exploring Egypt

• Breakfast: Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt.
• Departure: Transfer to the airport for your flight home, concluding the 8-day family tour.

Meals: Breakfast

End of the 8-Day Family Tour Exploring Egypt.