8 Days Alexandria, Cairo & Luxor

2 Nights in Alexandria

3 Nights in Cairo

2 Nights in Luxor

Day 1: Alexandria

Arrival to Alexandria 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 Alexandria.

Day 2: Alexandria tour

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world - now with 8 million books. Visit it's open court and free museums.

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase an extra ticket.

Then visit the Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on which now stands the castle of Qaitbey. 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 the royal beaches of the queens. Continue your tour by visiting the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria and the statue of Alexander the Great.

You can then stop for optional lunch before visiting the church of St. Mark - the oldest church in Africa before driving along the Cornish (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the sea side which includes the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater. Stop over the famous bridge of Stanley - the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, before visiting the old downtown of Alexandria and walking through the old city-center of Alexandria: built by Alexander the great. Travel in comfort back to your hotel.

Alexandria 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 at the cost price - no profit to us.

Day 3: Cairo

Breakfast. Transfer by an A/C vehicle to Cairo. Arrival then move to start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the ,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.

Visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions & Sphinx.

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo

Breakfast. 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.

(Optional) Evening trip to enjoy your dinner onboard a Nile cruise for 2 hours including watching Egyptian folk shows.

Back to the hotel & overnight in Cairo.

Day 5: Cairo free day

Breakfast. Free day.

(Optional) Our guide will pick you from your hotel. You will get to visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders.

After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.

Then proceed to Visit Old Cairo where you will enjoy, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga and back to hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank

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 to Karnak. Transfer to the hotel, check in and overnight in Luxor.

Day 7: Luxor West Bank

Breakfast.

(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.
The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather

Visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8: Luxor- Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Includes:

2 Nights hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
2 Nights hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis
1Day tour in Alexandria
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting Sakkara & Memphis
1 Day tour in Luxor visiting the East Bank
1 Day tour in Luxor visiting the West Bank
All transfers in Alexandria, Cairo & Luxor
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle
Expert tour guide
All your visits include entrance fees
Our prices include all taxes and services
Domestic airfare: Cairo/ Luxor

Excludes:

Visa Entry for Egypt (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)
International Flights
Personal items
Tipping
Any other items not mentioned
Any Optional tours
Drinks during meals