Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)
Tour Highlights
Unveil the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt on an enriching 12-day classic journey combining luxury accommodations, domestic flights, and a 4-night full-board Nile River cruise. From monumental pyramids to sacred Upper Nile sanctuaries and Mediterranean coastal landmarks, explore the country’s most celebrated treasures with licensed Egyptologist guides and private executive transfers.
- Cairo, Giza & Ancient Capitals: Tour the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with access to the climate-controlled Royal Mummies Hall, walk beside the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Giza, ride a camel across the desert sands, and explore the ancient royal necropolis of Saqqara and the first capital of Memphis.
- Middle & Upper Egypt Heritage: Journey north of Luxor to uncover the vivid, preserved bas-reliefs of Osiris at Abydos and the astronomical ceiling carvings of the Temple of Hathor at Dendera.
- Luxor East & West Banks: Explore the Luxor Museum, Karnak Temple Complex, and Luxor Temple. Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsut’s Terraced Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, and enjoy included interior access to King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62).
- 4-Night 5-Star Nile Cruise & Nubia: Sail between Luxor and Aswan visiting Edfu’s Falcon Temple of Horus, the dual sanctuary of Kom Ombo, the island Temple of Philae, and experience living traditions with a motorboat journey to a West Bank Nubian village.
- Alexandria Day Tour & Old Cairo Food Trail: Venture to the Mediterranean coast to see the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay, and Montaza Palace Gardens. Return to Cairo to experience an authentic Egyptian culinary walk and an evening stroll along medieval El Moez Street.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your Ramasside Tours tour coordinator will meet you before passport control and customs holding a personalized name sign. Settle into a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a smooth transfer to your luxury hotel in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: NMEC Royal Mummies Hall, Giza Pyramids & Camel Trek
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Begin your day exploring comprehensive exhibits tracing Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. Enter the specialized Royal Mummies Hall to view the remarkably preserved remains of pharaohs including Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Ramesses II.
- The Giza Plateau: Stand before the colossal pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Walk up close to the Great Sphinx and Khafre's pink-granite Valley Temple.
- Desert Camel Ride: Enjoy an included camel ride across the desert plateau, capturing sweeping panoramic views of the pyramids and Sphinx.
- (Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show on the Giza Plateau).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Step Pyramid of Djoser & Ancient Memphis
- Saqqara Necropolis: Tour the revolutionary Step Pyramid of King Djoser—the world's earliest monumental stone structure—designed by the royal architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty (c. 2630 BC).
- Open-Air Museum of Memphis: Travel to Egypt’s ancient capital founded c. 3100 BC by King Menes. Marvel at the colossal fallen limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II and the ancient alabaster sphinx.
- (Optional: 2-hour evening dinner cruise along the Nile featuring live oriental folkloric music and Tanoura dance performances).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Flight to Luxor – Sacred Temples of Abydos & Dendera
- Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a private transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
- Arrive in Luxor and journey north to the ancient pilgrimage center of Abydos: explore the Temple of Seti I, renowned for having some of Egypt's most vividly preserved relief carvings and the historic Abydos King List.
- Continue to Dendera to tour the magnificent Temple of Hathor, celebrated for its Roman-era Zodiac ceiling, subterranean crypts, and intact hypostyle hall.
- Transfer back to your luxury hotel in Luxor.
- Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor Museum, Karnak & Luxor Temples – Nile Cruise Embarkation
- Luxor Museum: Tour one of Egypt's finest curated regional museums, showcasing masterworks salvaged from Theban temples and royal tombs.
- East Bank Temples: Explore the monumental Karnak Temple Complex—walking down the Avenue of Sphinxes and through the colossal 134-column Hypostyle Hall—followed by the majestic courtyards and seated colossi of Luxor Temple.
- Nile Cruise Embarkation: Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship before lunch. Savor full-board dining on board.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 6: West Bank, King Tutankhamun’s Tomb & Valley of the Queens
- Valley of the Kings: Cross to the West Bank to explore the royal underground tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs.
- King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62): Step directly inside the legendary burial chamber discovered intact by Howard Carter in November 1922 to view the young king’s original gilded sarcophagus.
- Valley of the Queens: Tour the royal necropolis of queens and princes (Optional extra ticket available for Queen Nefertari's lavishly decorated tomb).
- Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon: Admire the terraced limestone sanctuary of Deir el-Bahari and pause before the twin 18-meter quartzite seated statues of Amenhotep III.
- Settle in on deck as the cruise begins sailing south.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 7: 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 bend in the Nile.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Kom Ombo.
Day 8: Sailing to Aswan – Philae Temple & Nubian Village Expedition
- Sail into scenic Aswan.
- Philae Island Temple: Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the sanctuary of Isis, saved from the rising Nile waters by UNESCO.
- West Bank Nubian Village: Travel by motorboat past Elephantine and Soheil Islands to an authentic Nubian village. Meet a local family, learn about Nubian customs, vernacular architecture, and historic traditions.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Aswan.
Day 9: 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 domestic flight to Cairo.
- Meet your representative upon arrival and transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Full-Day Coastal Alexandria Excursion
- Embark on a private morning drive northwest along the desert highway to Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the open courtyards and exterior of the modern architectural complex housing up to 8 million books.
- Roman Amphitheatre: Inspect the marble seating tiers and salvaged underwater Greco-Roman harbor monuments.
- Saint Mark’s Cathedral & Downtown Mansheya: Visit Africa's oldest church, stroll through Belle Époque streets, and explore traditional souks.
- Citadel of Qaitbay & Montaza Gardens: Stop outside the 15th-century sea fortress built upon the ruins of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, followed by an afternoon stroll through the royal palms and bridges of Montaza Palace Gardens.
- Savor an authentic seafood lunch or traditional fare at Mohamed Ahmed’s before checking into your Alexandria hotel.
- Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 11: Return to Cairo – Secrets of Old Cairo & Food Tasting Trail
- Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a comfortable private drive back to Cairo.
- Authentic Culinary Tour: Taste the true culinary flavors of Egypt, sampling traditional street food staples and sweet delicacies away from tourist routes.
- Historic Islamic Cairo & El Moez Street: Walk through medieval city gates and down the pedestrian thoroughfare of El Moez Street, exploring hidden alleys, centuries-old madrasas, and authentic artisan bazaars.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 12: Cairo – Final Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 5 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
- 1 Night luxury hotel accommodation in Alexandria (Bed & Breakfast)
- 1 Night luxury hotel accommodation in Luxor (Bed & Breakfast)
- 4 Nights aboard a 5-Star luxury Nile Cruise (Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & 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
- Special interior entrance ticket to King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62)
- Giza Plateau panoramic camel ride
- Private motorboat excursions in Aswan (Philae Temple & Nubian Village)
- All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
- 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, Nile dinner cruise, Nefertari tomb ticket)
- 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 your ground transfers 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 capture high-resolution portraits at the Pyramids, Karnak Temple, 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 flight infant charges apply)
- 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour rate (50% if domestic flights are included)
- 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of tour rate
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
For reservations, customized flight schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
