13-Day Egypt Family tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam

Breakfast is served and your 13-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam begins. It is a full-day tour of Egypt’s most significant ancient sights accompanied by your guide and expert Egyptologist.

The journey starts on the most famous ancient site in Egypt – the Giza Plateau; the ancient burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs is watched over by the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Discover their history and impressive construction as well as hear tales of the pharaohs that commissioned them. Next you visit the Great Sphinx, where you can take in the unique and imposing sight and explore the Valley Temple once used in religious ceremonies and burial rituals. Optionally you may wish to take a ride on the plateau on camel or horse for impressive, panoramic photos of the pyramids.

Afterwards, we visit the pyramid at Saqqara which is actually the oldest known of Egypt's pyramid tombs – the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Here, you can see an entire necropolis, which is lined with vividly illustrated mastabas that depict daily life in Ancient Egypt, along with impressive hieroglyphs that provide details of burial rites. This tomb structure is the foundation for all later Egyptian pyramid tombs of pyramid design.

We travel back to Cairo in the evening where you will have time to relax at your hotel and continue your unforgettable Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam 13-Day Tour Package after a truly memorable day of discovery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Begin the day at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum focused on a single civilization and a highlight of your 13-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam. Traverse its massive galleries to admire colossal statues, delicately carved artifacts, and the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun: his famed golden mask, the chariots, jewelry and ceremonial objects he was buried with. Stop in at the Royal Mummies Hall to gaze upon the resting places of ancient pharaohs in climate-controlled surroundings.

Later, travel to the Citadel of Saladin, a grand medieval fortress offering commanding views of Cairo. Discover the opulent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its ornate Ottoman domes and towering minarets. Spend your final evening wandering through the winding alleys of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Find yourself immersed in the aromas of spices, shimmering jewelry, bright textiles, rich perfumes and vibrant crafts. Be sure to haggle for goods, snap a few photos and soak up the electrifying atmosphere.

This memorable day forms an essential part of your Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam 13-Day Tour Package, blending Egypt’s ancient treasures with the rich heritage of Islamic Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy breakfast, and then transfer to Cairo Airport to catch a domestic flight to Aswan as your 13-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam continues into the heart of Upper Egypt. Upon arrival at Aswan, you will be checked into your hotel and begin to enjoy the tranquility of the Nile surroundings.

You will take a motor boat to see the beautiful Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, located on a lovely island. Then you will be taken on a tour of the massive Aswan High Dam, one of the largest civil engineering projects on earth, which created Lake Nasser, and see the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, where you can experience ancient stoneworking techniques firsthand.

Relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of Aswan before continuing your Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam 13-Day Tour Package.

Overnight: 1 Night Stay at Tolip Aswan Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Get up early for a private road transfer to Abu Simbel as your 13-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam continues to one of the most spectacular sites in Egypt. Visit the two mountain temples dedicated to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Your guide will take you through the history and legend behind the temples, as well as the unique tale of how they were moved to save them from the floods. Take in the breathtaking views and capture incredible pictures of this remarkable structure.

Drive back to Aswan and board your Luxury Nile Cruise ship, a highlight of your Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam 13-Day Tour Package, where you will be shown to your room and enjoy your first dinner onboard as the Nile gently flows by.

Accommodation: 3 Nights M/S Nile Premium Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drift down the Nile past pretty villages, farms and palm groves. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo; dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and Horus the Elder. It has two sanctuary areas with a small museum containing mummified crocodiles. Proceed to the temple of Horus at Edfu which is one of the best-preserved of all the ancient temples in Egypt. Take a horse carriage ride around the entire structure, admiring the immense scale of the structure and the inscriptions showing all the gods. Evening entertainment, including a Galabeya party on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Morning sail to Luxor, and on to the East Bank. Take in Luxor Temple's vast statues and illuminated sandstone walls. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinxes, conjuring images of ancient pharaohs leading religious processions. Free afternoon for to make the most of cruise facilities or browse the nearby market.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, cross the Nile to the West Bank of Luxor as your 13-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam continues through the treasures of ancient Thebes. We will visit Hatshepsut's Temple, a masterpiece of architecture against the desert cliffs. Following this, we will head to the Valley of the Kings and visit two amazing tombs, Tutankhamun and Ramses VI, whose walls are covered with magnificent and colorful hieroglyphics.

We then visit the Colossi of Memnon, which guard the entrance of a temple long since destroyed. That afternoon, we will explore the Temple of Karnak, with its sacred lake and impressive Hypostyle Hall. From Karnak, we travel onward to Marsa Alam to enjoy the remainder of your Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam 13-Day Tour Package in luxurious beach resort comfort.

Accommodation: 4 Nights in a Luxury Resort in Marsa Alam (Hilton Nubian Resort Marsa Alam / Concorde Moreen Beach Resort Marsa Alam)

Food and Beverage: Soft All-Inclusive

At this point on your 13-Day Egypt Family Tour: Cairo, Nile Cruise & Marsa Alam it's time to relax. Swim in clear blue waters, snorkel along vibrant coral reefs or simply sit back and take advantage of all of the incredible facilities offered by your luxury resort.

Optional activities include desert safaris, boat tours or relaxing massages if you desire a more active stay. Spend the rest of your days exploring the resort, trying its great restaurants and being entertained, all the while making the most of this wonderful Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & Marsa Alam 13-Day Tour Package.

Meals: Soft All Inclusive

Relax and enjoy the unspoiled sands of Abu Dabab and crystal waters - snorkel through the reef or enjoy the facilities at your resort. Optional activities on offer would be to experience the thrill of a desert safari, embark on a boat trip, visit the spa or alternatively just spend your evening relaxing at your resort and enjoying your resort's eating and entertainment.

Meals: Soft All Inclusive

Free to enjoy in Abu Dabab. Relaxing days on untouched beaches, Swimming in the clear waters,Snorkeling in and around coral reef and enjoy resort facilities. Optional trips could be to the desert by jeep or by boat, spa, Free evenings in resort enjoying the restaurants and facilities.

Meals: Soft All Inclusive

Have your breakfast then transferred to the Hurghada airport for the domestic flight to Cairo. Check in to your hotel and have a comfortable night reflecting on your trip to Egypt.

Stay: 1 night at Concorde El Salam Hotel

Food: Breakfast

Private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your next travel destination and departure from your unforgettable Egypt holiday.

Meals included: Breakfast