Discover the things of Egypt with Aten Tours and our 12-day Egypt family tour package. This special trip brings together history, cultural activities, desert fun and a peaceful Nile River cruise making it one of the most exciting Egypt vacation packages for families.
Your Cairo White Desert and Nile Cruise family trip starts in Cairo, where you will see the Pyramids of Giza the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and the important places in the Egyptian capital. The Great Pyramid of Giza which was once the man-made structure in the world still surprises people with its huge size and great design.
After Cairo go into the Western Desert to see the beauty of Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert and the amazing White Desert. Families can have a 4x4 safari look at the special limestone shapes in the desert and have a special evening under the stars with a traditional Bedouin-style meal.
Your family tour to Cairo and the White Desert continues with a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Along the way visit some of Egypt’s famous temples and historical sites like Philae Temple Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. In Luxor see the Valley of the Kings the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon while learning about the history of ancient Egypt.
This Egypt tour for families has a mix of visiting places, relaxing, fun and learning about culture. With nice places to stay guides who know the area well transport and a good schedule it is a perfect choice, for families who want to have great Egypt vacation packages.
Welcome to Egypt! When you arrive at Cairo International Airport our friendly tour representative will be there waiting for you with a sign that has your name on it. They will help you with the arrival process and your luggage before taking you to your comfortable air-conditioned car.
Take a trip from the airport to your hotel in Cairo. When you get there our representative from Aten Tours will help you check in smoothly and make sure you have everything you need for a stay.
During your meeting your private tour guide will go over your full itinerary with you. This includes the sightseeing plan, the transportation details and the pick-up times for your Egypt adventure. Your trip might include seeing the wonders of Cairo exploring the Cairo White Desert and Nile Cruise family trip that is full of ancient history, beautiful views and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
Use the rest of the day to relax after your flight and get ready, for the days that are coming up.
Stay the night in Cairo.
The 12‑day Egypt family tour package begins with breakfast at your hotel. Then you will leave with an Egyptologist guide to see the main sights of ancient Cairo.
You will visit the Giza Pyramids, which house the Great Pyramid of King Cheops the pyramid of Chephren and the pyramid of Mycerinus. You will also see the Great Sphinx, which has a pharaoh’s head and a lion’s body. You will learn about Egyptian burial and mummification traditions.
You will enjoy lunch at a restaurant of good quality. After lunch you will continue to Saqqara. You will explore the Step Pyramid of King Djoser which is one of the earliest major stone monuments in Egypt. You will also see the Pyramid of King Teti and the Tomb of Kagemni which is beautifully decorated and shows scenes of life in ancient Egypt.
You will continue to Memphis, the capital of Egypt. There you will visit an open‑air museum. See the massive statue of Ramses II and the impressive Alabaster Sphinx.
After your sightseeing you will return to your hotel, in Cairo for an evening.
Continue your family tour to Cairo and the White Desert as part of our 12-day Egypt family tour package. Your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your Cairo hotel. Begin the days sightseeing.
Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to a collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Your guide will explain the history and significance of the museums highlights.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant before exploring Coptic Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Cavern Church) traditionally associated with the Holy Familys journey in Egypt and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Continue to Islamic Cairo to discover its mosques, gates, madrasas and historic streets. End your day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can explore shops and souvenirs. Relax with a cup of tea, at the historic El-Fishawy Café before returning to your hotel.
After breakfast I continue my Cairo White Desert and Nile Cruise family trip by visiting Old Cairo. My private guide will take me to the Citadel of Salah El Din, one of Cairos important landmarks, where I will explore the impressive Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali and learn about the medieval history of Cairo.
Next I head to the Cairo Tower, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Cairo. The Cairo Tower stands 187 metres high. Offers spectacular panoramic views, over Cairo, the Nile and the surrounding historic areas.
After enjoying the views and taking family photos I return to my hotel for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.
After breakfast continue your Cairo White Desert and Nile Cruise family trip with a tour of Cairos royal palaces. Your private tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. Stay with you all day.
Start at the Baron Empain Palace in Heliopolis a striking building created by a Belgian businessman named Baron Empain. Learn about the palaces design and the story of how Heliopolis grew.
Then go to Abdeen Palace, one of the well-known royal places in Cairo famous for its beautiful inside spaces, old collections, paintings and nicely decorated rooms.
Next visit the Manial Palace Museum of Prince Mohamed Ali, a royal home that mixes Islamic and European styles of building. See its museums, gardens and special items while taking great pictures with the family.
After you finish visiting the palaces you will be taken back, to your hotel for an evening and a nights rest.
Today begin the Luxor section of your Egypt family holiday with a desert safari. After breakfast you will be transferred from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival our representative will meet you. Transfer you by private air‑conditioned vehicle to your Egypt Nile cruise.
Start your Luxor day tours with a visit to the Karnak Temple, one of Egypts largest ancient temple complexes and an important center of worship dedicated to Amun‑Ra and other ancient Egyptian deities.
Continue to Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom monument located on the East Bank of the Nile. Explore its columns, statues and ancient inscriptions with your expert guide.
After sightseeing board your Nile cruise. Enjoy your first dinner, on board while admiring the beautiful Nile scenery and watching an entertaining traditional folklore show.
Continue your Egypt family holiday by joining a desert safari that takes you through a day on Luxors West Bank. If you want an adventure you may also choose to fly in an optional early‑morning hot air balloon over Luxor.
After you finish breakfast on board the Egypt Nile River Cruise you will meet a driver and an Egyptologist guide. Together you will explore the Valley of the Kings, where you can see the royal tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
Next you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Then you will stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon the statues of King Amenhotep III. The guide will explain how royal burial traditions changed over time in Egypt.
Afterward you will return to the cruise ship for lunch while the vessel sails toward Edfu. You will enjoy dinner, on board. Then spend the night in Edfu.
Continue your 12-day Egypt family tour package with another day along the Nile. Have breakfast on board your Nile cruise before visiting the Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Walk through the halls and see the amazing reliefs while your Egyptologist guide shares stories about its history and religious importance.
Go back to the cruise ship for lunch as you travel toward Aswan. On the way stop at Kom Ombo Temple, which's a special Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris. Learn about the temples history and ancient carvings with your guide.
Keep sailing to Aswan. Have dinner, on board. In the evening watch a Nubian cultural show before settling in and spending the night on the cruise.
Continue your Egypt family holiday with a desert safari that gives a day exploring the highlights of Aswan. After breakfast on board your Nile cruise, you meet your guide and begin your Aswan day tours sightseeing tour.
Visit the High Dam, an essential engineering project built to control the Niles waters and produce electricity. Then continue by boat to Philae Temple, a Greek–Roman monument dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Your final stop is the Unfinished Obelisk located in Aswans granite quarries. Learn how massive stone monuments were carved and discover why this huge obelisk, traditionally linked to Queen Hatshepsut was never finished.
Return to your Nile cruise to relax and enjoy dinner, on board while you spend another night in Aswan.
Continue your Egypt family holiday with a desert safari and an optional morning trip to the Abu Simbel Temples. See the temples that were built by King Ramses II and were created for him and his favorite Queen Nefertari.
Go back to the Nile cruise for your breakfast and finish the process of getting off the boat. Your private guide will then take you to Aswan Airport for your flight back, to Cairo, which ends your special Nile cruise experience.
When you arrive in Cairo you will be taken to your hotel for an evening.
Continue your family trip in Cairo that includes the White Desert and the Nile Cruise with an adventure in the desert. Early in the morning at six, your private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo. Drive you to Bahariya Oasis, which was once a key agricultural center in ancient Egypt.
Explore the oasis with your guide, surrounded by palm trees, date trees and olive trees well as natural springs. After lunch head to the Black Desert and then explore the amazing Agabat Valley, which is famous for its white cliffs and golden limestone structures.
Next visit Crystal Mountain, a wonder that shines with calcite crystals before entering the stunning White Desert. Take in the white rock formations and the wide desert views with time to climb the dunes and take unforgettable family pictures.
After this desert safari drive back, to Cairo and check into your hotel for a relaxing night.
After breakfast our representative will take you from your hotel to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. Your 12-day Egypt family tour package ends here bringing your journey to a close. You leave with lasting memories of Egypt’s sites the Nile cruise and the excitement of desert adventures. It has been an unforgettable experience.
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Private family tour options may be available, giving your family greater flexibility with transportation, sightseeing and daily schedules.
Egypt can be visited year-round, while the cooler months are generally comfortable for sightseeing, desert excursions and exploring the ancient sites of Luxor and Aswan.
Comfortable walking shoes, lightweight clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, personal essentials and suitable clothing for both sightseeing and desert activities are recommended.
The White Desert excursion can be organized with experienced drivers and guides while following the recommended safety arrangements for desert travel.
Accommodation can be included throughout the itinerary, including hotels in Cairo and accommodation aboard the Nile Cruise, depending on the selected package.
The Aswan itinerary can include attractions such as Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, and other important sites around the city and the Nile.
The Luxor portion can include famous attractions such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and other ancient Egyptian sites.
Private guiding options may be available, allowing your family to explore Egypt's attractions with a dedicated guide.
Transportation and airport transfers may be included depending on the selected package and itinerary.
The tour is designed as a 12-day Egypt family tour package, giving families time to explore Cairo, the desert, and key destinations along the Nile.
Families can explore famous attractions such as the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, museums, and other historic sites in Cairo.
Yes, the 12-day Egypt family tour package can be suitable for families with children, with family-friendly activities and a comfortable sightseeing schedule.
The trip can combine Cairo sightseeing, a White Desert adventure, and a relaxing Nile Cruise, depending on the selected itinerary and package inclusions.
