14 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Alamein, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel (Archaeology Lovers)
Abydos & Dendera Temples
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Trip to Abu Simbel
Alexandria, Rosetta & Alamein Trip
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside tours, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast. Start your tour to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren, visit the Valley Temple of the pyramids & many outstanding photo stops.
Move to visit Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur, First of all you will visit Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara which dating back to 2600 BC under the 3rd Dynasty, it’s considered the oldest stone structure and it was built for the king Djoser. In the same area is located Imhotep temple and Mastaba of Ti.
Proceed to visit Memphis which was the Capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdome and the first Capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II at Memphis
On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid of Dashsur.
(Optional ) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.
Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast. Start your tour visiting The Grand Egyptian Musuem .Arrive at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) and embark on a guided tour through the wonders of ancient Egypt. For the first time ever, the complete collection of over 5,000 artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb is displayed together—exactly as they were found more than a century ago. From his iconic golden mask and intricate jewelry to royal chariots and personal belongings, each piece unveils the story of the boy king's short yet legendary reign. The museum also showcases remarkable highlights such as the Khufu Solar Boat, an extraordinary and well-preserved ancient vessel discovered beside the Great Pyramid, offering a unique glimpse into royal burial traditions and ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Begin with a walk through the museum’s beautifully landscaped gardens, then enter the Grand Hall to admire the museum’s striking architecture and gain insight into its historical significance. Discover key highlights such as the Hanging Obelisk and the colossal statue of Ramses II.
Continue to The Grand Staircase—a monumental ascent flanked by royal statues and ancient artifacts, designed to guide visitors through Egypt’s dynastic history as they rise toward the upper galleries. At the top, explore 12 curated exhibition halls that span Egypt’s heritage from the prehistoric period through to the Roman era.
Then move to visit Manial Palace. After that move to Gayer Anderson Museum.
Then move to Khan El Khalili old Bazar
Transfer back to your hotelOvernight in Cairo.
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane to Luxor. Arrival and transfer to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor.
Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great Proceed by bus to Karnak, which is a serious of temples built in different reigns.
Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
Then move to visit Luxor Museum. After that transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast. Start your tour visiting Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
Then move to visit the tombs of the Nobles and the Ramasseum.
After that move to visit the Valley of the Queens.
You will stop by the Colossi of Memnon for about 15 minutes, and also at the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Transfer back to your hotel.Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor . The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.
Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy.The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor .
Transfer back to your hotel.Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast. Drive to Edfu, you will be transferred to visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt.
According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Then transfer to see to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and ” Sobek ” with his crocodile head.
The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane.
Then move to your hotel in Aswan.Overnight in Aswan.
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments.
The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan.Overnight in Aswan.
Breakfast. Start your tour to the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile.
Proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of Al Deir El-Bahari temple in the eastern bank of Luxor. Also there is an opinion said that it belongs to QueenNefertiti.
Then onto the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honor of goddess Isis thechief deity of the island.
Transfer back to your hotel.Overnight in Aswan.
Breakfast. Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
(Optional ) Dinner on Cruise on Nile while watching Egyptian folk show.
Our Ramasside tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby. Our guide will explain the design of the library from outside, you will have a chance for some photo stops.
Note: To enter the reading area you will need to purchase a ticket.
Visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria.
The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa, after which you will visit the old downtown of Alexandria where you can walk through the old city-center of Alexandria. Look at the traditional markets; where everything and anything is sold including traditional Egyptian sweets and treats. The architecture locally has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.
Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb, It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.
Optional lunch stop at a modern Fish Restaurant or a famous and traditional Alexandrian food place called Mohamed Ahmed’s. The Queen of Spain and many famous people go there when they visit Alexandria.
Continue your tour by passing through the oldest market area in Mansheya and see the traditional womens’ markets (zan’et etsetat) with very thin and narrow streets, gold market also exists here where everyone buys their wedding and engagement jewellery.
The car will then take you to visit the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the strangest sight outside it: an old funfair where children play on very antique funfair rides and eat candy floss.
Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop.
The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a optional 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria.
The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.
Overnight stay in Alexandria.
Breakfast. Move to visit Alamain. Learn about Rommel, the Desert Fox, and other figures of WWII who fought in Egypt, Drive for 1 hour to Alamein to visit the War Museum of Alamain, which includes the old weapons, tanks, flights, and bikes used in the World War. Also the descriptions actions of Montgomery, Rommel and the others participated in the battle are all on display.
Then you will continue your way to the West of Al Alamein a beautiful town overlooking the Mediterranean sea to visit the World War Cemeteries where you will see the citadel looks like cemeteries is the final resting place for Common wealth, Greek, Italian and German soldiers. Explore the cemetery of common wealth, Italian cemetery and German Cemetery.
Travel in comfort back to your hotel in Alexandria.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel then transfer to visit Rosetta.
Driving for 60 km To see the simple life of Rosetta and start your Over day to Rosetta from Alexandria.
Upon your arrival you will take a motor boat in the Nile where you will see the meeting point of the Nile and the Mediterranean and see the castle where Rosetta stone was found, It was discovered in 1799.
After that you will see a lot of Islamic monuments, Travel in comfort back to your hotel, Rosetta has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you. Transfer in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
5 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast basis
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Luxor on Bed & Breakfast basis
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Aswan on Bed & Breakfast basis
2 Nights hotel accommodation in Alexandria on Bed & Breakfast basis
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting Giza Pyramids, Sakkara & Dahshur
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili1 Day tour in Luxor visiting The East Bank
1 Day tour in Luxor visiting The West Bank1 Day tour visiting Abydos & Dendera
1 Day tour visiting Edfu & Kom Ombo1 Day tour visiting Abu Simbel
1 Day tour in Aswan visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam1 Day tours to Rosetta, Alexandria, Alamein.
Pickup and drop off services
All transfers by modern AC Car
Expert Egyptology English speaking tour guide
All entry fees to all the mentioned sites
Domestic flights: Cairo / Luxor - Aswan / Cairo.
All taxes and charges
Visa Entry for Egypt.(We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)
International Flights.
Personal items.
Tipping.
Hotel ratings in Egypt differ from USA/Europe. We always recommend our Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options for international-standard comfort.
Payment Policy:
We accept all secure payment methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express , bank transfer and wise.
Tours and Prices:
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound.
The prices quoted per person and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible.
Our tours are occasionally organized as semi-private, shared small tours. Upon request, we can arrange for a fully private VIP tour.
Accommodations Plans:
Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is NOT the same as in the USA or Europe.
High standard hotels
To ensure you enjoy the quality of accommodation on your trip, we created a list of Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotels for clients who would normally stay in western 5 star hotels. We only recommend the Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options when staying in Egypt if you want a hotel that is recognised as 4-5 star in USA/UK etc
Basic hotels
5 star hotels, as graded in Egypt, simply provide basic accommodation - similar to 3 star in most parts of Europe and are NOT recommended by us. 5 star hotels, as graded in Egypt, are suitable for customers who can be satisfied staying in 2-3 star accommodation in the USA / UK etc.
Our Luxury plan or Ultimate Luxury plan, (plans B and C) are always recommended as the minimum you should book when visiting Egypt.
Note: We book hotels and cruise ships according to availability on your travel dates.
Note: Some hotels raise their rates on peak times without prior notice. So, if you request a specific hotel or cruise by name, kindly bear in mind that there might be extra supplement in case the requested hotel raised their rates.
Cruise schedules & Sailing times:
Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the Nile river, some Cruises itineraries, schedule and sailing times may be updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
Domestic Flights:
The programs quote the average price of domestic flights with approximate timings.
Requests for specific flight times or changes to previously booked reservations may result in changes to the total price of the package.
Some flights to Sharm or Hurghada are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.
During certain times of the year, high seasons and last-minute bookings, flight tickets can become very expensive without prior notice, which may result in additional charges.
Travelling by overnight train:
We don’t recommend travelling by the overnight train, it takes15 to 18 hours on a very noisy train. The toilets are not good and smelly. Food is not good in general and beds are moderately comfortable.
If you don't fancy travelling by overnight sleeper train then upgrade to our flight option. Enjoying extra nights of comfort in 5-star hotel accommodation. We recommend that you upgrade this transfer to domestic flight.
Children Policy:
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge (unless flights were included)
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price and 50% of tour price if it includes flights or sleeper train
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
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