2 Nights in Cairo
1 Night in Luxor
2 Nights on Sleeper Train
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon your arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside Tours then you will be transferred by an A/C car to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast. Start your full day visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. Which houses more than 250,000 artifacts displaying a rare collection of Egyptian art spanning over 5,000 years. The museum features an exceptional range of antiquities, including statues, mummies, and priceless relics that reflect the richness of ancient Egyptian civilization, offering a fascinating insight into Egypt’s timeless heritage. Then visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built.
Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. At the end of the day we will transfer you to your hotel & overnight.
Breakfast then our guide will pick you up from your hotel then transfer to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure.
It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II. On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur.
Transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Luxor. Dinner on the train. Overnight Sleeper train to Luxor.
Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.
Breakfast on the train. Arrival and transfer to your hotel and check in. Then start your day tour ,after picking you up from the hotel, to the east bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private English Egyptologist guide to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years.
It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Back to hotel.
Overnight in Luxor.
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the West bank of Luxor. First, visit Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
Then Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshipsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (1490–1469 B.C). the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
Later you will get to see the colossi of Memnon.Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train. Overnight on sleeper train.
Note: We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours. We recommend that you upgrade and take a domestic flight which allows you to travel in comfort and gives you an extra night in a 5 star hotel.
Arrival and transfer to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities
2 Nights accommodation in Cairo on bed & breakfast basis.
1 Night accommodation in Luxor on bed & breakfast basis.
2 Nights Sleeper Train half board.
All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle
English speaking Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
All Service charges & taxes
International Airfare.
Egypt entry visa.
Drinks and any personal expenses.
Tipping Kitty.
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
Everything you need to know about 6 Days Cairo & Luxor Tour before you travel. Custom questions? Our Egyptologists are online 24/7.
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