Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)
Tour Highlights
Embark on an expansive 14-day grand tour connecting Egypt's dynastic wonders, river life, and Mediterranean heritage via domestic flights, private transfers, and luxury accommodations.
- Cairo, Giza & Royal Necropolises: Discover over 250,000 pharaonic treasures at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square, stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the granite Valley Temple. Tour the world's earliest major stone monument—the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara—and Egypt's first unified capital at Memphis.
- Citadel & Historic Old Cairo: Explore Saladin’s medieval mountain fortress, the Ottoman-style Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the historic subterranean churches of Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Abu Serga, and Saint Barbara), Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the vibrant lanes of Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
- 4-Night 5-Star Nile River Cruise: Fly south to Upper Egypt to embark on an upscale Nile cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Discover Karnak and Luxor temples, the underground rock-cut tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- Upper Nile Sanctuaries & Nubia: Sail to Egypt's best-preserved Greco-Roman sanctuary—the Falcon Temple of Horus at Edfu—alongside the riverside double temple of Kom Ombo, the modern Aswan High Dam, and the island sanctuary of Philae.
- Mediterranean Coastline (Alexandria & Rosetta): Journey northwest to explore Alexandria's modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Roman Amphitheatre, Citadel of Qaitbay, and Montaza Palace Gardens, followed by an excursion to historic Rosetta where the Nile flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours tour coordinator will greet you before immigration holding a personalized name sign. Enjoy a private transfer in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle 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 and royal artifacts.
- 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 temple where royal purification and mummification rites were performed, then walk up close to the iconic limestone colossus guarding the plateau.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Saqqara Step Pyramid & Ancient Memphis
- Saqqara Necropolis: Tour the Step Pyramid of King Djoser—the earliest monumental stone structure in human history—designed by the royal architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty (c. 2630 BC).
- Open-Air Museum of Memphis: Travel to Egypt’s first unified capital (founded c. 3100 BC by King Menes) to inspect the colossal fallen limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
- (Optional: 2-hour evening dinner cruise along the Nile featuring live oriental folkloric music and Tanoura dance performances).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Saladin’s Citadel, Historic Coptic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili
- The Citadel of Saladin: Tour the medieval fortress built in 1183 on the Mokattam Hills to defend Cairo from Crusader armies, exploring the Ottoman-style Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali designed by architect Yousif Boushnaq.
- Historic Coptic Cairo: Walk through ancient Babylon Fortress streets to visit the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary), the subterranean Church of Abu Serga (where the Holy Family sheltered), the Church of Saint Barbara, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Khan el-Khalili Bazaar: Stroll through 14th-century market alleys browsing handcrafted brass lanterns, spices, textiles, and jewelry.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5: Flight to Luxor (Optional Dendera & Abydos)
- Breakfast at your hotel, followed by a private transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight to Luxor.
- Arrive in ancient Thebes, where your private Egyptologist guide will meet you for check-in.
- (Optional: Full-day excursion north to the sacred ancient pilgrimage center of Abydos—exploring the Temple of Seti I with its vivid relief carvings—and the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, celebrated for its Roman-era Zodiac ceiling).
- Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: East Bank Temples & Nile Cruise Embarkation
- 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.
- Luxor Temple: Discover the grand courtyards and seated granite statues of Ramesses the Great along the Nile promenade.
- Nile Cruise Embarkation: Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship before lunch. Savor full-board dining and evening leisure on board.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 7: Theban Necropolis – West Bank Exploration
- 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.
- Sail south toward Edfu while enjoying afternoon tea on the sun deck.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 8: Horus Temple at Edfu & Temple of Kom Ombo
- Temple of Horus at Edfu: Tour Egypt’s best-preserved Greco-Roman sandstone sanctuary dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Temple of Kom Ombo: Continue sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the unique symmetrical twin temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile deity and Haroeris the winged falcon god.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Kom Ombo.
Day 9: Sailing to Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple
- Aswan High Dam: Sail into Aswan and visit the monumental rock-fill dam completed in 1964, taking in sweeping views across Lake Nasser.
- 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 10: 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. Private transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 11: Full-Day Coastal Alexandria Tour
- Meet your Egyptologist guide for an early morning private drive northwest along the desert highway to Alexandria.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the exterior and open courtyards of the world-class modern library complex holding up to 8 million volumes. (Note: Reading hall access requires a separate 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.
- Citadel of Qaitbay & Montaza Gardens: Stop outside the 15th-century sea fortress built on the footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, followed by an afternoon stroll through the royal palms and coastal bridges of Montaza Palace Gardens.
- Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 12: Historic Rosetta (Rashid) & Nile Estuary – Return to Cairo
- Drive 60 km east to the historic port town of Rosetta (Rashid).
- Board a motorboat along the Nile estuary to see where the river flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Tour the historic fort where the Rosetta Stone was discovered in 1799, alongside preserved Ottoman-era brick merchant residences.
- Return in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 13: Free Leisure Day in Cairo
- Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Cairo for relaxation, personal shopping at Khan el-Khalili, or optional local excursions.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 14: Final Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound international flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 7 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 & Guided Shore Tours)
- Domestic flights within Egypt: Cairo to Luxor & Aswan to Cairo
- Private overland air-conditioned transfers: Cairo – Alexandria – Rosetta – 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
- Boat transfers in Aswan (Philae Temple) and Rosetta
- 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, Dendera & Abydos, Nile dinner cruise, 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
- Luxor: Steigenberger Nile Palace
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
- Luxor: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa / Sonesta St. George Hotel
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
- Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
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 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]
