Explore Egypt on a family-focused small-group adventure from Cairo to the Nile, combining a three-night river cruise with guided visits to iconic temples and museums, local community encounters, and time to discover vibrant markets.
  • Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with a family scavenger hunt.
  • Sail a felucca to a Nubian village for mint tea.
  • Discover Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to Isis.
  • Descend into the painted tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
  • Walk beneath Karnak’s Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 colossal columns.
  • Marvel at Edfu, Egypt’s most completely preserved temple.
  • Stroll Khan el-Khalili bazaar and historic Muiz Street in Islamic Cairo.
Stay in centrally located local hotels or pensions—start and finish in larger city hotels—where facilities may vary and some properties may lack elevators, air-conditioning, or English-speaking staff. Enjoy three nights on a Nile River Cruise featuring a spacious sundeck, tasty dining options, and comfortable family-friendly rooms.