Schedule: Daily
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Highlights
On your first day, arrive in Cairo and transfer privately to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 2 features guided tours to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the monumental Giza Pyramids, with an optional evening Sound and Light Show. On Day 3, take a domestic flight to Aswan to explore the High Dam and Philae Temple before embarking on a luxury Nile River cruise. Day 4 sails between Kom Ombo and Edfu, followed by dinner and evening music on board. Arrive in Luxor on Day 5 for an overnight stay on the Nile.
On Day 6, discover the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before flying back to Cairo. On Day 7, take a scenic coastal day excursion to Mediterranean Alexandria, visiting the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and royal seaside gardens. Day 8 offers leisure time in Cairo with an optional tour to the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, ancient Memphis, and Dahshur. Your historic adventure concludes with your airport transfer and flight departure on Day 9.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by our Ramasside Tours representative holding a personalized sign. Our team will assist you with entry visa formalities (entry visa included for most nationalities) and escort you via private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: The Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your tour at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, home to a world-renowned collection spanning over 5,000 years of civilization, featuring the glittering golden treasures, jewelry, and burial artifacts of King Tutankhamun.
Next, travel to the Giza Plateau to behold the Great Pyramids of Giza, the sole surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Marvel at panoramic views of the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Visit the Great Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple of Khafre, where sacred mummification rituals and purification rites were performed.
(Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show across the illuminated Giza Plateau).
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise Embarkation & Philae Temple
Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, visit the Aswan High Dam and take a scenic boat ride across the Nile to explore the sacred island Temple of Isis at Philae.
Transfer directly to embark on your 5-star luxury Nile cruise ship.
(Note: Navigation schedules, sailing times, and docking orders may vary according to river traffic and navigation conditions; all listed sightseeing visits are fully guaranteed).
Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 4: Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Cruise along the river toward Kom Ombo. Enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck before visiting the unique symmetrical double Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated jointly to the crocodile god Sobek and the winged falcon god Haroeris.
Continue sailing toward Edfu. Dinner is served on board, followed by evening music and entertainment. Overnight on board in Edfu.
Day 5: Nile Cruise – Edfu Temple to Luxor
Breakfast on board. Take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most intact and complete pharaonic cult temple in Egypt.
Return to the vessel and cruise through the lock of Esna toward Luxor. Enjoy lunch and afternoon relaxation on deck as you sail past traditional Nile riverbanks. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor West Bank – Flight to Cairo
Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation.
(Optional: Early morning hot air balloon ride drifting over the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, and the Theban mountain range for 30–45 minutes).
Cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis. Discover the royal rock-cut burial chambers in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and stop before the towering Colossi of Memnon representing Amenhotep III.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon landing, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 7: Day Excursion to Mediterranean Alexandria
Meet your Ramasside Tours guide at the hotel and travel north along the desert highway to Alexandria. Tour the world-renowned Bibliotheca Alexandrina, home to 8 million books, and view exterior courtyard statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I. (Note: Access to the main reading room requires a specialized admission ticket; the library is closed on Fridays and public holidays).
Visit the site of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, now marked by the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay. Tour the royal gardens of Montaza Palace, once belonging to King Farouk, viewing the historic Haramlek and Salamlek palaces and the royal beach.
Admire the Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, the Unknown Soldier Memorial, and the statue of Alexander the Great. Following an optional lunch, visit the Church of Saint Mark, the oldest church foundation in Africa. Drive along the scenic 30 km Corniche, pass the old harbor where 7,000 submerged antiquities were uncovered, pause at Stanley Bridge, and stroll through the historic quarter founded by Alexander the Great. Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 8: Return to Cairo – Free Day with Optional Tours
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer back to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel.
(Optional Excursion): Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, humanity's oldest monumental stone structure, built around 2630 BC. Continue to Memphis, the first capital of unified Egypt founded by King Menes, to view the colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II. On the return drive, view the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid in Dahshur.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 9: Final Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Your Ramasside Tours representative will provide private transfer to Cairo International Airport and assist you through departure procedures for your onward flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 4 Nights accommodation at a 5-Star hotel in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
- 1 Night accommodation at a 5-Star hotel in Alexandria (Bed & Breakfast)
- 3 Nights aboard a 5-Star Nile Cruise between Aswan and Luxor (Full Board with guided excursions)
- Full-day Cairo Tour (Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple)
- Full-day Alexandria Tour
- Domestic flight tickets: Cairo / Aswan & Luxor / Cairo
- Overland private transfers: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
- All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance tickets to all mentioned archaeological monuments
- Airport meet-and-assist services across all destinations
- All service charges and local taxes
Exclusions
- Entry Visa to Egypt (visa-on-arrival assistance available upon request)
- International flight tickets
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities / Tipping
- Optional excursions (Hot Air Balloon, Saqqara & Memphis, Sound & Light Show)
- Beverages during meals
Accommodation Plans & Pricing
Plan A: 5-Star Standard
- Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites
- Nile Cruise: MS Emilio / MS Radamis / MS Princess Sarah
Plan B: 5-Star Luxury
- Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo
- Nile Cruise: MS Amwaj Living Stone / MS Nile Premium / MS Blue Shadow / Jaz Jubilee / Crown Emperor
Ultra Luxury Tier
- Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo / Marriott Mena House / Hyatt Regency
- Nile Cruise: Sanctuary Sun Boat / The Oberoi Zahra / Mövenpick Royal Lotus / Le Fayan / MS Acamar
Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes
Executive Luxury Minivan Upgrade
Upgrade to an executive luxury minivan for superior travel comfort across all road transfers. Enjoy extended legroom, dual-zone climate control, complimentary bottled refreshments, and generous luggage capacity.
Professional Studio Photographer
Hire a professional photographer to accompany your excursion. Capture high-resolution portraits and candid travel memories across the Pyramids and ancient temples for $50 per day.
Hotel Standards in Egypt
Hotel classifications in Egypt differ from North American and European standards. For true international 5-star quality, we advise selecting Plan B (Luxury) or the Ultra Luxury tier.
Visa Assistance
Bypass terminal immigration lines upon arrival. Our airport team arranges pre-processed entry visas for eligible passport holders or travelers carrying valid US, UK, or Schengen visas. Simply send a passport copy prior to arrival.
Domestic Flights Included
All long-distance travel between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor is arranged via scheduled domestic flights, eliminating tedious 15-to-18-hour train rides. Upgrades to Business Class on domestic sectors are available for $50 per person.
VIP Tour with Dr. Zahi Hawass
Request an exclusive private tour inside the Great Pyramid and stand between the paws of the Great Sphinx accompanied by world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass. Contact us for private VIP availability.
Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)
Secure peace of mind with AIG Travel Guard insurance coverage: $25 per person for one week, or $50 per person for multi-week packages.
Child Policy
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (excluding airline ticket charges where applicable)
- 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of adult tour rate (50% if domestic flights are included)
- 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
For reservations and custom itineraries, contact us at: [email protected]
