Things to Know Before Traveling to Egypt
Is Egypt safe? Can you drink the water? Do you need cash? Everything Americans need to know before their first Egypt trip from a luxury Egypt tour operator.
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Luxury Family Egypt10 Days / 9 Nights
7-Day Egypt Luxury Family Escape
Cairo • Giza • Hurghada • Eastern Desert
From $8,995 per person
10 Days / 9 Nights
Duration
2 - 6
Group Size
4
Destinations
Daily
Departures
The Experience
Discover an exclusive 10-day Egypt family escape blending ancient wonders with modern luxury. Begin in Cairo exploring the iconic pyramids and King Tutankhamun's treasures before flying to the Red Sea for private yacht adventures and pristine beaches. Venture into the Eastern Desert for authentic Bedouin experiences, camel rides, and professional stargazing under endless desert skies.
Your family journey includes ultra-luxury accommodations, all meals, private Egyptologist guides, internal flights, and unique experiences like Junior Archaeologist programs, sunset photography sessions, and traditional cooking classes. Perfect for families seeking authentic cultural immersion combined with beach relaxation and desert adventures in intimate comfort.
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Day By Day
Your Journey Across Egypt
Pyramids
1
Day 1 | Giza – Arrival & Welcome
Arrive at Cairo International Airport where your personal representative meets you at the gate, guiding you smoothly through visa and customs. Transfer to Hyatt Regency Giza, ideally located moments from the Pyramids. Settle in after your flight and take some time to relax. In the evening, gather for a welcome dinner where your expert Egyptologist guide introduces the week ahead, answering questions and building anticipation for the family adventures to come across Egypt's most treasured ancient sites. Overnight: Hyatt Regency Giza — Meals: Dinner
Hyatt Regency Giza
Dinner
Sphinx
2
Day 2 | Giza Plateau & Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the Giza Plateau with your private guide, home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the enigmatic Sphinx. Children take part in a Junior Pharaoh workshop, writing their names in hieroglyphics on papyrus. After lunch, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, marveling at Tutankhamun's complete golden collection displayed together for the first time, including his death mask and thousands of treasures recovered from his tomb. Overnight: Hyatt Regency Giza — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hyatt Regency Giza
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Saqqara
3
Day 3 | Saqqara & Memphis
Venture to Saqqara, Egypt's oldest necropolis and home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, widely regarded as the world's first pyramid. Explore tombs decorated with detailed reliefs of daily ancient life. Continue to Memphis, once Egypt's capital, to see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx. Return to Giza for leisure time at the pool before an evening at your own pace. Overnight: Hyatt Regency Giza — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hyatt Regency Giza
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Luxor Temple
4
Day 4 | Fly to Luxor – East Bank
Take a scenic flight south to Luxor, often called the world's greatest open-air museum. Transfer to Sofitel Winter Palace, a historic hotel on the Nile, before exploring Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built, walking through its Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 towering columns. Continue to Luxor Temple, elegantly illuminated at dusk. As evening falls, enjoy a traditional felucca sail on the Nile. Overnight: Sofitel Winter Palace, Luxor — Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Sofitel Winter Palace, Luxor
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Valley of the Kings
5
Day 5 | Valley of the Kings & West Bank
Cross to Luxor's West Bank, entering the fabled Valley of the Kings where pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Continue to Queen Hatshepsut's dramatic mortuary temple, rising in terraces against the limestone cliffs. Children enjoy a Discover Ancient Symbols treasure hunt, decoding hieroglyphics along the way, while the family returns to the hotel for a relaxed afternoon by the pool. Overnight: Sofitel Winter Palace, Luxor — Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sofitel Winter Palace, Luxor
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Khan El Khalili bazaar
6
Day 6 | Fly to Cairo
Fly back to Cairo and transfer to Kempinski Nile Hotel, beautifully positioned on the Nile and close to the airport, Khan El Khalili, and the Egyptian Museum. Spend the afternoon exploring Khan El Khalili bazaar, wandering alleyways filled with spices, lanterns, and handmade souvenirs. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner overlooking the Nile, celebrating the memories created together across Giza and Luxor. Overnight: Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo — Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Kempinski Nile Hotel, Cairo
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Egyptian Museum
7
Day 7 | Departure
Enjoy a final relaxed breakfast overlooking the Nile before a morning visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of pharaonic treasures and royal mummies. With the airport conveniently close by, transfer smoothly to Cairo International Airport for your international departure. Depart Egypt with cherished memories of pyramids, royal tombs, bustling bazaars, and quality family time spent together. Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast
Why You'll Love This Journey
This journey was designed with you in mind, 7-Day Egypt Luxury Family Escape
A Moment That's Actually Yours
Your itinerary includes a private felucca sail on the Nile at Luxor Temple — the kind of moment that's hard to book once you're already there.
One Trip, All of Egypt
A single journey spanning Cairo → Giza → Hurghada → Eastern Desert, each stop with its own guide and pace rather than a single itinerary stretched too thin.
A Group Sized for You
Group size on this journey: 2 - 6 — intimate enough that your private Egyptologist adjusts the pace to you, not the other way around.
A Private Egyptologist at Every Site
A private, professionally trained Egyptologist accompanies you throughout — no shared coach, no megaphone, no rushing to keep up with a group.
24/7 Concierge on the Ground
A dedicated concierge based in Egypt is reachable around the clock for the length of your trip, for anything from a restaurant table to a change of plans.
Crafted by Egypt Travel Specialists
Every stop on this itinerary was chosen and sequenced by our own Egypt specialists — not licensed from a template, but built one relationship, one property, one guide at a time.
Why iLuxury Egypt
Luxury Egypt tours, built around you
We design boutique Egypt travel for guests who want more than a checklist of pyramids — private access, hand-picked hotels, and a team on the ground who treat every detail as personal.
Private Egyptologist Guides
Every journey is led by a private, professionally trained Egyptologist — not a shared coach tour with a megaphone. You set the pace; they bring 5,000 years of history to life.
Small, Intimate Groups
Group size on this journey: 2 - 6 — small enough that a temple visit feels like a discovery, not a queue.
Hand-Picked Luxury Hotels
We personally vet every property on your itinerary — from Nile-view suites in Cairo to boutique dahabiyas on the river — so each night matches the standard of the day before it.
24/7 Personal Concierge
A dedicated concierge is reachable around the clock throughout your trip, on the ground in Egypt — not a call center reading from a script.
Deep Local Expertise
Two decades of relationships across Cairo, Giza, Hurghada, and Eastern Desert mean access most operators simply don't have: early museum entry, private felucca sunsets, tables at restaurants without a sign.
Bespoke, Not Templated
Every private Nile cruise and boutique Egypt travel itinerary we build starts from a conversation with you, not a brochure.
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Let our travel experts turn this itinerary into your own bespoke Egyptian story.
What's Included
- Meet-and-assist service by our representatives at airports
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- 4 nights accommodation at Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza (Family Room)
- 3 nights accommodation at The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh (Family Suite)
- 2 nights accommodation at Luxury Desert Camp (Family Tent)
- All domestic flights during your tour
- All entry fees to museums and archaeological sites mentioned in the itinerary
- Services of an Egyptologist guide on a private tour throughout your trip
- Private sunset Nile cruise with dinner
- Private yacht charter with snorkeling equipment
- Water sports activities (kayaking, parasailing, jet-skiing)
- Private 4x4 desert safari in Eastern Desert
- Bedouin village visit with camel rides
- Desert wildlife walk with naturalist guide
- Stargazing session with professional astronomer
- Farewell dinner overlooking the Nile
- All meals stated in the itinerary – (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, (D) for dinner
- Bottled water during all tours and meals
- 24/7 on-call support
- All applicable taxes and VAT
Not Included
- International flights to and from Cairo
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages
- Travel insurance
Dates & Prices
Travel Whenever It Suits You
Standard Season
September
$8,995
From, per person
Standard
Frequently Asked Questions
Before Your Trip
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