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Family Nile Cruises

A family Nile cruise is one of the most educational and genuinely exciting trips children remember for a lifetime. Sailing past temples built 3,000 years ago, riding camels in the shadow of Abu Simbel, and collecting scarab beetles in a Luxor market tend to hold attention in ways that classroom Egypt units simply don't. Our family-selected Nile cruises pair you with Egyptologist guides who are trained to pitch history at children aged 6 through 16, with itineraries that balance active excursions with free time on the sundeck.

6 matching cruises

  1. 8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise (Luxor/Aswan 4 Nights) Mid

    8 Days Cairo Nile Cruise (Luxor/Aswan 4 Nights)

    Luxor

    Explore Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan on an 8-day Egypt tour with hotels, Nile cruise, transfers and guides. Book your journey today.

    From $2,0048 Days
  2. Royal Beau Rivage Nile CruiseBudget

    Royal Beau Rivage Nile Cruise

    Aswan

    Sail the Nile for four days aboard MS Royal Beau Rivage with private Egyptologist-led shore visits and door-to-door transfers arranged by our licensed Egyptian tour operator. We do not run group-bus shore excursions; our Egyptologists lead private visits, and where scheduled we visit temples such as Kom Ombo and Edfu. Unlike packaged day trips from cruise ports, a four-day schedule compresses onshore time; we recommend adding nights in Luxor or Aswan to explore the West Bank or Philae at leisure. Expect compact cabins compared with land hotels, early starts, and walking on uneven ancient stone. Standard temple entrance fees are normally included; premium tombs and pyramid interiors are extra.

    From $6827 Nights
  3. Aswan Hotel or Cruise to  Hurghada Intercity TransferBudget

    Aswan Hotel or Cruise to Hurghada Intercity Transfer

    Aswan

    Book a private Aswan to Hurghada transfer with luggage, a local representative and hotel or cruise pickup. Travel comfortably by road, reserve today.

    From $70
  4. 8 Days Standard Nile River Cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and AswanBudget

    8 Days Standard Nile River Cruise from Hurghada to Luxor and Aswan

    Hurghada

    From $1,6188 Days
  5. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Egyptian Museum Day TourBudget

    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Egyptian Museum Day Tour

    Cairo

    This Egyptologist-led day tour visits the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Egyptian Museum Tahrir in central Cairo. We don't run large coach-group tours; we use a private car and one of our Egyptologists stays with your party. Unlike large-group museum visits, we focus on the NMEC's chronological halls and the Egyptian Museum's major displays, including the Royal Mummies Gallery and Khufu-era objects. Standard site entrance fees and hotel pickup are included. Expect security checks, extended standing and limited seating; museums are busiest midday, so a morning start reduces queues. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and tailor commentary to your interests.

    From $104
  6. Swiss Inn Resort HurghadaBudget

    Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada

    Hurghada

    Swiss Inn Resort Hurghada sits on Hurghada’s Red Sea coast; we book rooms and arrange private transfers, diving, and snorkel trips. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and operate on-the-ground support from our Hurghada office. We do not run large coach-group beach packages; instead we coordinate private or small-group water activities with local dive centers so you receive formal briefings and smaller dive teams. Expect the resort to be busiest during Egyptian and European high seasons, and limited shade on the main beach at midday. Room rates typically exclude gratuities and optional dives; we can add those services on request.

    From $91

Practical questions

What travelers ask about this style of tour.

  1. 01What age is suitable for a Nile cruise?

    Most families travel with children aged 8 and above. Younger children (5–7) do fine on the more relaxed dahabiya-style cruises where the pace is gentle and you're not rushing between sites. Teenagers typically find the 5-star cruise ships most engaging – pool, social spaces, and more varied dining.

From the Cairo desk

Found the shape. Now make it yours.

Every Nile cruise we run is tailor-made – your dates, your cabin, your sailing direction. Send a short brief or talk to the Cairo desk direct. Replies within one working day.

– Suhaila & the Cairo team · 38 years · 6 offices · IATA #90255546