Line 8 · History & culture
Egypt with kids
Cairo, Luxor & the Nile
The Pyramids of Giza, the new Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and the Valley of the Kings.
Prices assume a Nile cruise with meals for part of the trip. Use a licensed guide, especially with kids.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $2,190 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $3,430 |
| Luxury (5★) | $7,410 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanBest
- FebBest
- MarBest
- AprGood
- MayOff
- JunOff
- JulOff
- AugOff
- SepOff
- OctGood
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Cairo
- Pyramids of Giza & the SphinxLast Ancient Wonder
- Grand Egyptian MuseumTutankhamun collection
- Egyptian MuseumTahrir Square
- Khan el-KhaliliCairo bazaar
- Karnak TempleLuxor
- Luxor TempleLit at night
- Valley of the KingsRoyal tombs
- Abu SimbelRamses II temples
- Philae TempleAswan
- SaqqaraStep Pyramid
Where to eat in Cairo
- Nile cruise dining$$$Included
- Abou Tarek$Koshari
- Felfela$Egyptian classics
- Zooba$$Modern street food
- Naguib Mahfouz Café$$Khan el-Khalili
- Andrea Mariouteya$$Grilled chicken near the pyramids
- Sofra$$Luxor
- El Fishawy$Historic café
Things to do
- Camel ride at GizaShort ride
- Hot-air balloonLuxor's West Bank
- Felucca sailAswan
- Sound and light showPyramids
- Visit a Nubian villageAswan
- Go inside a pyramidExtra ticket
- Nile dinner cruiseCairo
- Red Sea snorkelingHurghada add-on
Places change. Tap any name to check it on Google Maps before you go.