Covering all of Egypt’s attractions in a single trip is not feasible.

For a one-week tour: Make quick visits to key sites such as Cairo, the pyramids, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
Opt for a Nile cruise or enjoy a stay on the Red Sea or Mediterranean coast.

For a two-week tour: Explore the main sites with more time, embark on a several-day Nile cruise, and consider extending your trip with a seaside stay or an excursion to the oases.

Egypt presents a range of options for family vacations, including seaside getaways on the Red Sea or Mediterranean North Coast, culturally enriched tours with coastal visits, cruises, and more. There’s also a diverse array of kid-friendly activities and attractions, such as theme parks, kids clubs in resorts, and various sports like swimming, snorkeling, scuba-diving, sailing, hiking, kite surfing, windsurfing, or specialized schools for golf and diving.

Optimal for families is a “Sun & Fun” seaside vacation on the Red Sea, with club hotels, resorts, or holiday villages increasingly gaining popularity, especially those offering all-inclusive packages.
The classic choice includes an 8-day/7-night Nile cruise (all-inclusive) or a cruise on Lake Nasser.
For extended family adventures, consider 15-day/14-night programs that blend cultural and seaside experiences, fitting well with school holiday periods.

Embark on an enriching exploration of ancient Egypt with a 5-star Nile cruise, delving into cultural experiences along the Nile Valley. Enjoy a 5-day cruise from Luxor to Aswan or a 4-day return journey, visiting prominent sites like Luxor and Karnak Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, the Philae Temple, and the Abu Simbel Temple. This meticulously planned tour promises an exceptionally enjoyable experience.

Enjoy a mini-cruise or felucca excursion in Luxor and Aswan.

Explore Aswan with a felucca or camel-back tour, featuring camel rides through the dunes and visits to Nubian villages.

Experience a 2-hour lunch or dinner cruise in Cairo, accompanied by oriental music and traditional Egyptian cuisine.

For your initial trip to Egypt, prioritize visiting essential sites:

The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Valley of the Kings in Luxor
The Temple of Philae in Aswan
Alternatively, opt for an ideal introduction with a traditional Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor to immerse yourself in ancient Egypt. Expand your experience by including Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, known for its scuba-diving sites and resort hotels—perfect for family holidays (approximately 4 hours by car from Luxor).

Explore off the beaten path:

Head north to the Mediterranean coast, visiting Alexandria with its museum, library, Greek and Roman ruins, and Fort Qaitbey—site of the ancient Pharos lighthouse. Explore the nearby seaside resorts of Marsa Matruoh and Ras el-Hekma. Explore Sharm el-Sheikh to visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery.
Venture into the oases and the White Desert: Siwa (accessible from Marsa Matruoh or Cairo), Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla, and Al-Kharga.
Discover Fayoum and Lake Qarun south of Cairo.
In Upper Egypt, sail by felucca to explore the surroundings of Aswan, including the museum, Nubian villages, the Aga Khan mausoleum, and a cruise across Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel.
Take the time to thoroughly explore museums such as the Archaeological Museum in Cairo and the Mummification Museum in Luxor.

Discover the northwest of Egypt with a 430 km Mediterranean coastline, rich in archaeological and historical sites between Alexandria and the Libyan border. Developed for tourism, El Alamein International Airport near Alexandria and Marsa Matruoh Airport facilitate access. Enjoy seaside activities like water sports and diving on ancient wrecks, and explore landmarks such as Alexandria, the oases of the Western Desert (especially Siwa Oasis), and embark on safari trips to the White Desert oases. This region promises a diverse and enriching experience.

Explore a myriad of enchanting honeymoon options in Egypt. Ancient Egypt beckons with endless fascination, romance, and exotic allure. Unwind aboard a Luxury Nile Cruise or stays in historically rich, uniquely designed hotels, offering the epitome of Egyptian hospitality, immersing yourself in the magic of sunset at the pyramids, the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel monuments, and the grandeur of a Nile cruise. Venture on a jeep safari through desert wilderness, snorkel in the renowned Red Sea, take a balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, and haggle for souvenirs in vibrant local markets.

In Cairo:

– trip to old Cairo: the earliest Christian churches, the Coptic quarter and its museum; El Fustat Market
– the Muslim quarter, the mosques, Fatimid mausoleums, and the souk (market) of Khan el-Khalili;
– the Citadel of Saladin and the view over the city from the top of its ramparts;
– the archaeological museum in Cairo.

In Alexandria:

– the Greek and Roman ruins, Roman Theater
– explore Qaitbey fortress
– take a mysterious journey down 115ft into the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa
El Alamien Cemeteries
Monasteries of Wadi El Natrun
the Western Desert, the ruins at the oases of Siwa, Bahariya and Farafra.
In Eastern Desert Sant Paoulo, Sant Antonio

In the Sinai: travel to the top of Mount Moses and St. Katherine’s Monastery.

What should I not miss on my seaside and diving holiday?
On the Red Sea:

– Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinai coast, a seaside resort renowned for the beauty of the surrounding countryside, the quality of the hotels available, and its internationally famous diving sites.
– Spend a day on a boat to Ras Mohamed National Park
– Hurghada: for its beautiful beaches, the riches of its underwater scenery and the choice of accommodation, including hotels and tourist villages equipped with superb swimming-pools. Diving in the islands just off the coast.
– Enjoy the underwater beauty with your children from glass boat
– El Gouna: a new seaside resort 25 km (25 miles) north of Hurghada, day-trips, boat trips on the canals, and so on.
-Play golf on shore of Red Sea in Taba Heights

On the Mediterranean coast:

– Marsa Matruoh, a seaside resort with pleasant summer temperatures and plenty of water sports.
– The beaches near Alexandria: diving on ancient wrecks. Take a yacht tour in Porto Marina

Which are the best sites to explore, apart from the traditional tour circuits?

In the west of Egypt, everybody wants to see the oases. 4×4 excursions take you on day trips to explore the oases, starting from Cairo to the nearest oases Al Bahariya , or about 5 hours from Alexandria to visit Siwa Oases. You can opt to stay there in an echo lodge or safari camp.

– The principal oases, Siwa, Bahariya, Farafra, Dakhla and Al-Kharga, are vast palm groves in the middle of the desert. They harbor numerous springs, streams, lakes and pools. Their isolation means that the Bedouin culture (e.g. at Siwa) has been preserved, along with interesting archaeological remains from the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman and Christian eras, many of which are still being excavated.

* Wonderful excursions and hikes on camel-back are available in the Jebel Uweinat and on the Gilf Kebir plateau, across the great Sea of Sand (to the southeast).
– 100 km (60 miles) south east of Cairo, the oasis of Fayoum has become known as a result of the discovery of funerary portraits painted on mummies dating from the Greco-Roman period. Many remains from the Pharaonic period can be found in this area.
– 20 km (12.5 miles) away, Lake Qarun is surrounded by a very fertile agricultural zone, well provided with facilities for welcoming tourists. Tourist villages and hotels offer starting points for excursions to the oases and waterfalls of Wadi el-Rayan. Activities: fishing and bird-watching.

Which locations can I visit in the Sinai?

– Moses Mountain, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, the Ras Mohammed National Park, Nabq National Park, Serbat El Khadim ,Colored Canyon near Nuweiba. It is also possible to go hiking and climbing in the unspoiled mountain ranges.

Where are the finest beaches?

– On the Red Sea and in the Sinai.
– Along the Mediterranean coast, there are an increasing number of resorts along the Marsa Matruoh road, Porto Marina, SidiAdb El Rahman.