Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)
Tour Highlights
Uncover the timeless marvels of ancient Egypt on an enriching 10-day classic journey combining 5-star hotel accommodations, domestic flights, and a 4-night luxury Nile River cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
- Cairo & Giza Plateau: Tour the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and capture panoramic views beside the Great Sphinx.
- 4-Night 5-Star Nile River Cruise: Fly south to Upper Egypt to sail between Luxor and Aswan. Discover Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the royal rock-cut tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s terraced temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Riverside Sanctuaries & Aswan: Cruise to Egypt’s best-preserved Greco-Roman monument—the Falcon Temple of Horus at Edfu—alongside the riverside double temple of Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo, the modern Aswan High Dam, the ancient granite quarries, and the island sanctuary of Philae.
- Mediterranean Alexandria Day Tour: Venture northwest to explore Alexandria’s modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay, Abu El Abbas Mosque, and the royal grounds of Montaza Palace Gardens.
- Ancient Capital & Pyramid Field: Conclude your journey in Cairo with an optional exploration of the revolutionary Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, the ancient capital of Memphis, and the Dahshur pyramids.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours coordinator greets you before customs and passport control holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled vehicle for a smooth private transfer directly to your luxury hotel in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: The Egyptian Museum & The Great Pyramids of Giza
- Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Begin your morning exploring classical galleries housing over 250,000 ancient pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold treasures, royal jewelry, and dynastic masterworks.
- The Giza Plateau: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Stop at designated desert vantage points for sweeping panoramic photographs framing all three pyramids together.
- The Great Sphinx & Valley Temple: Tour the ancient pink-granite mortuary sanctuary used for royal purification and mummification rites, then walk up close to the iconic limestone colossus guarding the necropolis.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Flight to Luxor – East Bank Temples & Cruise Embarkation
- Breakfast at your hotel, followed by an early transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
- Arrive in ancient Thebes and begin your East Bank exploration.
- Luxor Temple: Tour the grand courtyards, papyrus columns, and colossal seated granite statues of Ramesses the Great.
- Karnak Temple Complex: Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes and enter the colossal Great Hypostyle Hall, marveling at 134 sandstone columns soaring up to 21 meters high.
- Nile Cruise Embarkation: Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship before lunch. Savor lunch and dinner on board.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 4: West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut’s Temple
- (Optional: Early morning sunrise hot air balloon flight drifting peacefully over the valleys and temples of Luxor's West Bank).
- Valley of the Kings: Cross to the West Bank to explore the underground rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs adorned with ancient funerary frescoes.
- Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the dramatic three-tiered colonnaded temple rising against the sheer limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
- The Colossi of Memnon: Pause before the twin 18-meter quartzite statues of Amenhotep III standing guard over the ancient flood plain.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 5: Horus Temple at Edfu & Dual Temple of Kom Ombo
- Temple of Horus at Edfu: Tour Egypt’s best-preserved Greco-Roman sandstone sanctuary dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Sail toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on the sundeck.
- Temple of Kom Ombo: Explore the unique symmetrical twin temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile deity and Haroeris the falcon god, located along a picturesque bend in the Nile.
- Afternoon tea served on deck as you sail toward Aswan.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Kom Ombo.
Day 6: Sailing to Aswan – High Dam, Quarries & Philae Temple
- Sail into scenic Aswan.
- Aswan High Dam: Visit the monumental modern rock-fill dam completed in 1964, taking in sweeping views across Lake Nasser.
- Ancient Granite Quarries: Inspect the bedrock carving areas where ancient stone masons quarried obelisks and colossal statues.
- Philae Temple Complex: Travel by boat across the river to Agilkia Island to explore the sacred temple of Isis, rescued from rising Nile waters by UNESCO.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Aswan.
Day 7: Disembarkation – Flight to Cairo (Optional Abu Simbel)
- Disembark after breakfast.
- (Optional Excursion: Fly or drive to Lake Nasser to explore the monumental rock-cut Sun Temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel).
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for your return domestic flight to Cairo.
- Meet your representative upon arrival and transfer to your luxury hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Coastal Alexandria Day Tour
- Meet your Egyptologist guide for an early morning private drive northwest along the desert highway to Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the open courtyards and exterior architecture of the modern library complex housing up to 8 million books. (Note: Closed on Fridays and public holidays; reading hall access requires an entry ticket).
- Roman Amphitheatre: View Egypt's sole surviving marble Roman theatre and underwater harbor artifacts salvaged from the Mediterranean.
- Saint Mark’s Cathedral & Downtown Mansheya: Visit Africa's oldest church, stroll through Belle Époque streets, and wander through historic souks including the women's market (Zan'et El-Setat) and gold quarter.
- Abu El Abbas Mosque & Citadel of Qaitbay: Stop outside Alexandria’s most intricate mosque and view the exterior of the 15th-century sea fortress built on the footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse.
- Montaza Palace Gardens: Stroll through the royal gardens of King Farouk, viewing the Salamlek and Haramlek Palaces and the coastal bridges of the Tea Palace.
- Check into your Alexandria hotel.
- Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 9: Return to Cairo – Leisure Day (Optional Saqqara & Dahshur)
- Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a comfortable private drive back to Cairo.
- Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure in Cairo.
- (Optional Excursion: Tour the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara, the open-air museum and Colossus of Ramesses II at ancient Memphis, and the pioneering Bent and Red Pyramids of Dahshur).
- (Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show on the Giza Plateau).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Cairo – Final Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound international flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 4 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
- 1 Night luxury hotel accommodation in Alexandria (Bed & Breakfast)
- 4 Nights aboard a 5-Star luxury Nile Cruise (Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Guided Shore Tours)
- Domestic flights within Egypt: Cairo to Luxor & Aswan to Cairo
- Private overland air-conditioned transfers: Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo
- All ground transportation in modern, climate-controlled vehicles with professional drivers
- Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all excursions
- All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary (Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, High Dam, Philae Temple, Roman Amphitheatre, Montaza Gardens)
- Boat transfers in Aswan to Philae Temple
- All service charges, road tolls, and municipal taxes
Exclusions
- Entry Visa to Egypt (Fast-track assistance available on arrival upon request)
- International airfare
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, sunrise hot air balloon, Saqqara & Dahshur, Sound & Light Show, interior pyramid chambers)
- Beverages and personal dining expenses outside cruise full-board meals
- Gratuities / Tipping
Accommodation Options
5-Star Standard (Plan A)
- Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites
- Nile Cruise: MS Emilio / MS Radamis / MS Princess Sara
5-Star Luxury (Plan B)
- Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Golf Pyramids
- Nile Cruise: MS Amwaj Living Stone / MS Nile Premium / MS Blue Shadow / MS Jaz Jubilee / Steigenberger Minerva
Ultra-Luxury (VIP Plan)
- Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo West
- Nile Cruise: Sanctuary Sun Boat / The Oberoi Zahra / The Oberoi Philae / Sonesta St. George / Mövenpick Royal Lily / MS Farah
Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes
Executive Luxury Van Upgrade
Upgrade all ground travel to a luxury Mercedes Sprinter or executive minivan featuring extra legroom, dual-zone climate control, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold bottled beverages.
Professional Vacation Photographer
Book a dedicated vacation photographer to accompany your group at the Pyramids, Luxor temples, or Alexandria for $50 per day.
Domestic Flight Business Class Upgrade
Upgrade your Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo domestic flights to Business Class for $50 per person per flight segment.
Private Access with Dr. Zahi Hawass
Exclusive private tours can be arranged with world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass, offering private walk-throughs between the paws of the Great Sphinx and after-hours access inside the Great Pyramids (inquire for rates and scheduling).
Fast-Track Visa-on-Arrival
Save time at Cairo Airport with pre-arranged entry visas for eligible passport holders (including valid US, UK, or Schengen visa holders) for $35 per person.
Travel Insurance (AIG Travel Guard)
Comprehensive travel insurance through AIG Travel Guard is available for $25 per person for one week or $50 per person for two weeks.
Child Policy
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (Domestic airline infant charges apply)
- 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour rate (50% if domestic flights are included)
- 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
For reservations, customized flight schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
