Tour overview

FAMILY TOUR OF EGYPT: Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise

An exclusive private tour of Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.

Egypt is a wonderful destination for families. It’s friendly and hospitable and has attractions that appeal to all ages. This private family tour of Egypt is ideal for a families wanting to experience the iconic highlights of the country in an educational, fun and immersive way. Artisans of Leisure travelers are escorted throughout Egypt by one of the country’s top private Egyptologist guides (including on the luxury Nile River cruise) and have their own private drivers in each location.

Brief Itinerary

Day Highlights Overnight
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo Cairo
Day 2 Full-day private city tour Cairo
Day 3 Flight to Aswan Nile cruise ship
Day 4 Sail to Kom Ombo / Edfu / Esna Luxor
Day 5 Luxor Full-day tour Luxor
Day 6 Flight to Cairo Cairo
Day 7 Full-day touring Cairo
Day 8 Depart Cairo

Included

  • Personalized private touring with expert guides and drivers
  • Preferred rooms at the very best hotels
  • Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Restaurant and spa reservations, performance and sporting event ticket arrangements
  • Admission fees
  • Internal transportation, including flights (unless indicated otherwise) and private airport transfers
  • Egypt visa on arrival (for most nationalities)
  • Around-the-clock support in each destination during the trip
  • Unique, insider travel experiences and access to Artisans of Leisure's network of experts worldwide

Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature
  • International flights to/from Egypt
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Excess baggage fees
  • Airport departure taxes

Day 1 : Welcome to Cairo

FAMILY TOUR OF EGYPT: Cairo & the Pyramids, luxury Nile River cruise

An exclusive private tour of Egypt for the most discerning luxury traveler.

VIP airport assistance through immigration. Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Cairo at ultra-luxury hotel: The St. Regis Cairo, Four Seasons Nile Plaza or Four Seasons First Residence

Day 2 : Full-day private city tour (B)

Full-day private tour with guide and driver, including Egyptian Museum and excursion to Pyramids of Giza

Evening Sound & Light Show

Additional options can be arranged, upon request: access to the interior of Pyramids

Day 3 : Flight to Aswan (B)

Private transfer to airport forn domestic flight to Aswan. Private arrival transfer to cruise ship

Accommodation on board luxury Nile cruise ship

Afternoon touring of temples and sights in and around Aswan with guide and driverFull-day private tour with guide and driver, including visit to Pharaonic Village

Day 4 : Sail to Kom Ombo / Edfu / Esna (B/L/D)

Sail to Kom Ombo for private touring of Temple of Kom Ombo

Sail to Edfu for private touring of Temple of Horus

Sail through the Esna Lock to Luxor for overnight

Day 5 : Luxor Full-day tour (B/L/D)

Full-day private tour with guide and driver

Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Madinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor and Karnak Temples

Additional options can be arranged, upon request: private access to restricted tombs, including King Tut, Seti I and Queen Nefertari

Day 6 : Flight to Cairo (B)

Private transfer to airport for domestic flight to Cairo. Private arrival transfer to hotel

Accommodation in Cairo at ultra-luxury hotel: The St. Regis Cairo or Four Seasons Hotel at Nile Plaza

Dinner cruise on the Nile

Day 7 : Full-day touring (B)

Full-day private city tour, including visit to Pharaonic Village

Day 8 : Depart Cairo (B)

Private airport transfer