Schedule: Daily
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Tour Highlights
Embark on a comprehensive 10-day Egyptian journey starting with your arrival in Cairo to explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the monumental Giza Pyramids. Fly south to Luxor to board a 5-star luxury Nile River cruise visiting Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan. Following your return to Cairo, travel north to Mediterranean Alexandria to tour the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Roman Amphitheatre, and royal coastal gardens. Conclude your adventure discovering the ancient Step Pyramid of Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our Ramasside Tours representative holding a personalized sign. Enjoy a private transfer in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: The Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your guided sightseeing at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, home to a rare and priceless collection of pharaonic art spanning over 5,000 years, including the world-famous golden treasures and jewelry of King Tutankhamun.
Next, head to the Giza Plateau to behold the Great Pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) and the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Return to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Flight to Luxor – East Bank & Nile Cruise Embarkation
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
Upon landing, begin your guided exploration of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit Luxor Temple to admire its monumental courtyard, obelisks, and colossal granite statues of Ramesses II. Proceed to the sprawling Karnak Temple complex, walking through its massive hypostyle hall and sacred precincts.
Transfer and embark on your 5-star luxury Nile cruise ship. Enjoy lunch served on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor West Bank – Royal Tombs & Mortuary Temples
Breakfast on board. Cross over 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 the towering Colossi of Memnon.
(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).
Overnight on board.
Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Breakfast on board. Tour the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved cult temple in ancient Egypt. Return to the vessel and cruise toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board.
Upon arrival, tour the unique symmetrical double Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated jointly to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god. Afternoon tea is served on the sun deck. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing – High Dam & Philae Temple
Breakfast on board. Cruise into Aswan and begin your sightseeing tour visiting the Aswan High Dam, the ancient granite quarries, and the picturesque island Temple of Isis at Philae, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Lunch on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7: Disembarkation – Optional Abu Simbel Excursion – Flight to Cairo
Breakfast on board followed by disembarkation.
(Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel): Depart early by road or short flight to visit the monumental rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramesses II (19th Dynasty) to glorify the gods and immortalize his reign, alongside the neighboring temple honoring Queen Nefertari.
Transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, private transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Day Tour 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 admire its exterior architecture and 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 Roman Amphitheatre and view the underwater antiquities exhibition recovered from Alexandria's Eastern Harbor. Explore the Church of Saint Mark, the oldest church foundation in Africa. Wander through Alexandria's historic downtown, admiring French and Italian baroque-era facades and sampling traditional local desserts.
Visit the Mosque of Nabi Daniel, historically associated with local lore surrounding the tomb of Alexander the Great. Enjoy an optional seafood lunch or dine at Alexandria’s famous traditional eatery, "Mohamed Ahmed."
Drive through the historic Mansheya market district, exploring the traditional women’s market (Zanqet El Settat) and the Gold Souk. Visit the landmark Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi, view the historic harbor with traditional wooden fishing boats, and take photos outside the 15th-century Citadel of Qaitbay, built on the historic foundations of the Pharos Lighthouse.
Continue along the coastline to Montaza Palace and Gardens, stopping optionally at "King of Mango" for fresh juices and viewing the Unknown Soldier Memorial. Explore the royal gardens of King Farouk, the Haramlek and Salamlek palaces, Montaza Bridge, and the royal beaches. Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 9: Return to Cairo – Saqqara, Memphis & Dahshur
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer back to Cairo in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, humanity's oldest monumental stone building, engineered for Pharaoh Djoser during the Third Dynasty (c. 2630 BC). Continue south to Memphis, the ancient capital founded by King Menes that served as Egypt’s seat of power and culture throughout the Old Kingdom. Tour the open-air museum featuring the monumental limestone colossus of Ramesses II. Proceed further south to Dahshur to view the Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid.
(Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show across the illuminated Giza Plateau).
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: 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)
- 4 Nights aboard a 5-Star Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan (Full Board with guided excursions)
- Full-day Cairo Tour (Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids & Sphinx)
- Full-day Alexandria Tour
- Full-day Cairo Tour (Saqqara Step Pyramid, Memphis & Dahshur)
- Domestic flight tickets: Cairo / Luxor & Aswan / Cairo
- Overland private transfers: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
- All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria in modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance tickets to all mentioned archaeological monuments
- 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 (Abu Simbel, Hot Air Balloon, 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 and Upper Egypt 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]
