The shorter, cheaper of our two family packages
We list two family itineraries and they are not the same trip. This one runs eight days at $990 per person; the other runs eight to nine days at $1,190 with slower pacing and guides briefed for children. This version covers the same ground more efficiently, with connecting cabin options and a camel ride at the Pyramids.
Choose this if your children are older, travel well, and cope with early starts. Choose the longer one if they are young, because the difference between the two is mostly the slack in the schedule, and slack is what makes the trip work with small children.
Guided excursions and air-conditioned transfers are included, with cabin category depending on the cruise tier selected. Tell us the ages when you enquire and we will say which fits.
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Cruise Highlights
- Camel ride at the Pyramids
- Family-friendly pacing
- Connecting cabin options
8 Days / 7 Nights
- 1Day 1Arrive in Cairo, transfer to your hotel, relaxed evening.
- 2Day 2Giza Pyramids with an optional camel ride, then the Sphinx, shorter museum visit to suit younger travelers.
- 3Day 3Late-morning start, Egyptian Museum highlights and Khan El Khalili, evening flight to Luxor.
- 4Day 4Board the cruise, visit Karnak Temple, afternoon free on the sun deck.
- 5Day 5Early West Bank visit before the heat, Valley of the Kings, afternoon sailing toward Edfu.
- 6Day 6Edfu Temple by horse carriage, then Kom Ombo, pool time while sailing to Aswan.
- 7Day 7Philae Temple and a felucca sail, Nubian village visit.
- 8Day 8Disembark in Aswan, fly to Cairo for departure.
Cabins and Facilities
Cabin category depends on the selected cruise ship tier (standard, deluxe, or luxury), confirmed at quote stage.
- Restaurant
- Sun deck
- Lounge
- Guided excursions
- Air-conditioned transfers
What is included?
- Full board on the Nile cruise portion
- Guided excursions with Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to scheduled sites
- Airport and site transfers
Not usually included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Drinks beyond water
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal spending
| Season | 7 nights8 days / 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Low seasonJun to Aug | Ask for rate |
| ShoulderMay and Sep | Ask for rate |
| High seasonOct to Apr | Ask for rate |
| EasterPeak dates | Ask for rate |
| ChristmasPeak dates | Ask for rate |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
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Cruise FAQ
How much does Family Nile Cruise and Cairo Package cost?
Starting prices are around $990 per person in a double cabin. The exact figure depends on cabin category, your dates and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
When is the cheapest time to sail?
Low season, roughly June to August, is the cheapest time to sail, with the May and September shoulder months a step below the October to April high season. The trade-off is heat: Upper Egypt regularly passes 40C in midsummer and excursions shift to early morning. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact rate.
What do peak dates cost?
Easter, Christmas and New Year are the peak sailings and carry the highest rates of the year. Both sell out months ahead, so book early if your dates are fixed. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact figure.
Which route does Family Nile Cruise and Cairo Package sail?
Cairo and Nile Cruise, over 8 Days. The itinerary covers the classic temple route between Luxor and Aswan.
What are the cabins like?
Cabin category depends on the selected cruise ship tier (standard, deluxe, or luxury), confirmed at quote stage. It suits families traveling with children who want a paced, organized itinerary.
What is included in the price?
The rate covers full board on the Nile cruise portion, guided excursions with Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to scheduled sites and airport and site transfers. Not included: international flights, visa fees, drinks beyond water, tips and gratuities and personal spending.
