Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Accommodation Levels: 5-Star Standard, Luxury, and Ultra-Luxury Packages
Tour Highlights
Immerse yourself in 5,000 years of civilization on an all-inclusive 11-day private expedition through Egypt. From the monumental Pyramids of Giza and the Royal Mummies in Cairo to the classical temples of Luxor, Aswan, and a scenic 4-night 5-star Nile cruise, this journey covers the breadth of pharaonic, Nubian, and Greco-Roman heritage. Complete your itinerary along the Mediterranean shores of Alexandria and discover the hidden medieval gates of Islamic Cairo.
- Giza Plateau & Saqqara: Stand before the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara—the world's oldest colossal stone structure.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Walk through the climate-controlled Royal Mummies Hall housing 22 ancient pharaohs and queens, including Hatshepsut and Ramesses II.
- 4-Night Luxury Nile River Cruise: Sail between Luxor and Aswan with full board, stopping at the monumental temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, and Kom Ombo.
- West Bank of Luxor: Descend into the subterranean tomb of King Tutankhamun and the Valley of the Queens, with stops at Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Nubian Cultural Experience: Cruise by motorboat around Aswan’s Nile cataracts to visit an authentic Nubian village on the West Bank.
- Mediterranean Alexandria: Explore the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Catacombs, and the seaside Citadel of Qaitbay.
- Old Cairo Food & Heritage Walk: Wander through the medieval stone gates of Al-Mu'izz Street and explore authentic local food stops away from tourist routes.
Detailed 11-Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). Your private Ramasside Tours airport coordinator greets you inside the terminal holding a personalized name sign.
- Receive full assistance through entry customs, luggage collection, and transfer in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Cairo.
- Settle in, review your upcoming itinerary, and enjoy a restful overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 2: NMEC Royal Mummies, Giza Pyramids & Desert Camel Trek
- Breakfast at your hotel. Meet your private licensed Egyptologist guide.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Begin your day in Fustat at Egypt’s premier comprehensive museum. Explore the Royal Mummies Hall, viewing ancient monarchs including King Thutmose III, Queen Hatshepsut, and Ramesses the Great.
- The Giza Plateau: Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Walk down to the Valley Temple and marvel at the colossal Great Sphinx.
- Panoramic Camel Ride: Embark on a desert camel trek against the backdrop of the nine pyramids for classic Sahara photography.
- (Optional Evening): Attend the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 3: Saqqara Step Pyramid & Ancient Memphis
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Saqqara Necropolis: Tour the revolutionary Step Pyramid complex built for King Djoser by the architect Imhotep (circa 2630 BC). Venture into ancient Old Kingdom mastaba tombs adorned with vivid daily-life reliefs.
- Open-Air Museum at Memphis: Visit Egypt's first unified capital founded by King Menes. Admire the colossal limestone statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx.
- (Optional Evening): 2-hour 5-star Nile dinner cruise featuring oriental music, Tanoura folk performances, and belly dancing.
- Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 4: Flight to Luxor – East Bank Temples & Luxor Museum
- Breakfast and hotel checkout. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your short domestic flight to Luxor.
- Arrive in Luxor, met by your local Egyptologist guide.
- Luxor Museum: Tour one of Egypt's most curated museum collections, showcasing Middle and New Kingdom masterpieces discovered in Theban temples and royal tombs.
- Karnak & Luxor Temples: Explore the Hypostyle Hall of 134 towering sandstone columns at Karnak, then walk the Avenue of Sphinxes leading to Luxor Temple.
- Embark on your 5-star Nile cruise ship; lunch served onboard.
- Dinner and overnight stay onboard in Luxor.
Day 5: Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun's Tomb & Valley of the Queens
- Breakfast onboard the cruise ship.
- Valley of the Kings: Cross to the Theban West Bank. Descend into underground royal tombs featuring preserved astronomical ceiling frescoes. Enjoy included entry inside the celebrated Tomb of King Tutankhamun.
- Valley of the Queens: Visit the royal necropolis of New Kingdom royal consorts, with an optional ticket to the vibrant tomb of Queen Nefertari.
- Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: Admire the terraced limestone sanctuary rising out of the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.
- Photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch.
- Sail toward Esna lock while enjoying afternoon tea on the sun deck.
- Dinner and overnight stay onboard.
Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- Breakfast onboard.
- Temple of Horus at Edfu: Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to Egypt’s best-preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Sail upstream to Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on the river.
- Dual Temple of Kom Ombo: Tour the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the winged falcon, followed by a visit to the adjacent Crocodile Mummy Museum.
- Sail toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight stay onboard.
Day 7: Philae Island Temple & Nubian Village Excursion
- Breakfast onboard.
- Philae Temple of Isis: Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the picturesque Greco-Roman sanctuary rescued from rising waters by UNESCO.
- Nubian Village Exploration: Cruise by private motorboat through the protected nature reserve of the Nile Cataracts and past Sohail Island. Visit an authentic Nubian settlement on the West Bank, meet a local Nubian family, and learn about regional traditions, language, and architectural styles.
- Lunch and dinner onboard. Overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 8: Disembarkation – Optional Abu Simbel – Flight to Cairo
- Breakfast onboard and disembarkation.
- (Optional Excursion): Overland or short flight excursion to Abu Simbel, touring the colossal rock-cut cliff temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for your domestic flight back to Cairo.
- Meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 9: Mediterranean Alexandria Day Excursion
- Breakfast at your hotel. Board your private air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic drive north across the desert highway to Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the open plaza and architecture of the modern library, viewing submerged harbor statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I.
- Roman Amphitheatre (Kom El Dikka): Walk the marble tiers and view salvage displays of underwater archaeological artifacts.
- Saint Mark's Cathedral & Historic Downtown: Visit the historical see of African Christianity and stroll past vintage Mediterranean facades.
- Citadel of Qaitbay: Stop outside the 15th-century coastal fortress erected on the footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse.
- Montaza Palace Gardens: Stroll through 150 acres of royal coastal gardens once favored by King Farouk, crossing the bridge to Tea Island.
- Overnight stay in Alexandria.
Day 10: Secret Treasures of Islamic Cairo & Old Street Food Walk
- Breakfast and hotel checkout. Drive south back to Cairo.
- Al-Mu'izz Street Historical Walk: Enter through the medieval stone gates of Bab al-Futuh into Islamic Cairo. Explore century-old mosques, Ottoman mansions, and serene cobblestone alleys.
- Authentic Culinary Experience: Follow your guide to authentic food stops known primarily to locals to sample Egyptian street food specialties (Koshary, Ta'ameya, Kebda, and fresh juices).
- Browse traditional artisan workshops and spice merchants within the bustling Khan el-Khalili market quarter.
- Transfer to your hotel for your final overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 11: Final Departure from Cairo
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Meet your Ramasside Tours airport representative and private driver for your transfer to Cairo International Airport (CAI), with full assistance through airline departure check-in.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 5 nights accommodation in Cairo on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- 1 night accommodation in Alexandria on a bed-and-breakfast basis
- 4 nights onboard a 5-star Nile Cruise on a full-board basis (all meals and guided sightseeing included)
- Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Luxor & Aswan to Cairo
- Private round-trip overland transfers between Cairo and Alexandria
- All tours led by a licensed private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- All site entrance fees (including the Giza Plateau, NMEC, King Tutankhamun's Tomb, and Philae Temple)
- Private motorboat transfers for Philae Temple and the Nubian Village excursion
- Chilled bottled mineral water inside vehicles throughout all travel days
- All airport transfers, meet-and-assist services, road tolls, and municipal taxes
Exclusions
- Entry visa to Egypt
- International airfare
- Optional excursions (Abu Simbel, Pyramids Sound & Light, Nile Dinner Cruise)
- Special interior tickets (inside the Great Pyramid chambers or Queen Nefertari's Tomb)
- Beverages during cruise meals and lunches
- Gratuities / Tipping
Accommodation Options
TierCairo HotelsLuxor & Aswan (Pre/Post)Nile Cruise Vessels5-Star Standard (A)Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló PyramidsSteigenberger Nile PalaceMS Emilio / MS Radamis / MS Princess SarahLuxury (B)Kempinski Nile / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Marriott Cairo / Sheraton CairoHilton Luxor / Sonesta St. GeorgeMS Amwaj Living Stone / MS Blue Shadow / MS Jaz Jubilee / Steigenberger MinervaUltra-LuxuryFour Seasons at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-CarltonSofitel Winter Palace LuxorSanctuary Sun Boat / The Oberoi Zahra / Mövenpick Royal Lily / Le Fayan / MS Farah
Tour Add-ons & Travel Notes
Executive Luxury Van Upgrade
Upgrade your overland journeys between Cairo and Alexandria to an executive luxury van featuring extra legroom, plush reclining seats, onboard Wi-Fi, and cold beverages.
VIP Private Tour with Dr. Zahi Hawass
Request an exclusive private tour led by world-renowned archaeologist Dr. Zahi Hawass. Gain private after-hours access inside the Giza Plateau and stand between the paws of the Great Sphinx away from all public crowds.
Luggage & Footwear Advice
Pack comfortable, flat-soled, closed-toe walking shoes for dirt tracks across archaeological sites in Saqqara, Luxor, and Aswan. Bring sandals for relaxation onboard the Nile cruise.
Child Policy
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (excluding domestic flight seat costs)
- 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of adult package price (50% if domestic flights are included)
- 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult package price
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
For reservations, customized flight options, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
