Overview
Introduce your children to the wonders of ancient Egypt on a cruise designed with families in mind. Our family-friendly vessels feature connecting cabins so parents and kids can stay close, and the sun deck pool is always a hit with younger travelers. Meals include a dedicated children's buffet with familiar favorites alongside Egyptian specialties for adventurous eaters. Our Egyptologist guides are specially trained to engage children with age-appropriate stories, treasure hunt activities at the temples, and hieroglyphic-writing workshops that make history come alive. The itinerary balances temple visits with downtime — no 5 AM wake-up calls — and includes a visit to a Nubian village where kids can meet local families, see farm animals, and even hold a baby crocodile. Evening entertainment includes family-friendly shows and board games in the lounge. Family Nile Cruise is organized as a day-by-day Nile program with embarkation details, temple visits, sailing or transfer logic and optional extensions explained clearly. Each cruise day now shows what you see, why it matters and how the route connects Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Private route with confirmed timing
- Local coordination and direct support
- Flexible pacing for your group
Detailed Itinerary
Luxor embarkation and East Bank temples (Day 1)
Board the cruise in Luxor, settle into your cabin and visit Karnak and Luxor Temple with context on Thebes, Amun and royal processions.
West Bank and sailing toward Edfu (Day 2)
Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon, then sail through Nile Valley scenery toward Edfu.
Edfu and Kom Ombo temples (Day 3)
Explore Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's best-preserved sanctuaries, then continue to Kom Ombo's double temple and crocodile cult history.
Aswan sightseeing and disembarkation (Day 4)
Visit Philae Temple by boat, the High Dam area and the Unfinished Obelisk before disembarkation or an optional Abu Simbel extension.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 4 nights in connecting family cabins
- Full-board with children's menu
- Family-trained Egyptologist guide
- Children's activities and workshops
- All entrance fees and transfers
- Meet and assist for cruise embarkation and disembarkation
- Accommodation onboard in selected cabin category when included in the final quote
- Meals onboard according to the confirmed cruise program
- Guided sightseeing in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan as listed
- Private transfers between airport, hotel, station and cruise when listed
Excluded
- Drinks
- Tips
- Babysitting service (available on request)
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional Abu Simbel unless confirmed
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Any visit not listed in the final program
Prices & Packages
Prices are quoted in USD per person. Final quote depends on travel date, availability and hotel or cruise category.
| Package | Season | From | Triple | Double | Single | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard accommodation | May to August | $689 | $689 | $745 | $935 | |
| Standard accommodation | September to April | $785 | $785 | $850 | $1,070 | |
| Deluxe accommodation | May to August | $880 | $880 | $950 | $1,195 | |
| Deluxe accommodation | September to April | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,360 | |
| Ultra deluxe accommodation | May to August | $1,090 | $1,090 | $1,175 | $1,480 | |
| Ultra deluxe accommodation | September to April | $1,255 | $1,255 | $1,355 | $1,705 | |
| Luxury accommodation | May to August | $1,325 | $1,325 | $1,430 | $1,800 | |
| Luxury accommodation | September to April | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,620 | $2,040 |
Reference pricing is aligned with comparable Luxor & Aswan routes. Confirm seasonal availability before booking.
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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