Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 15 Days / 14 Nights
Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 Meet & Assist)
Tour Highlights
Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian civilization on this comprehensive 15-day grand tour. From the monumental wonders of Lower Egypt to the pharaonic temples of Upper Egypt and the Mediterranean coastline, explore the country’s most celebrated archaeological treasures.
- Cairo & Giza: Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, Memphis, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with its Royal Mummies Hall, and historic Islamic Cairo along El Moez Street.
- Middle & Upper Egypt: Journey to the ancient sanctuaries of Abydos and Dendera, the Karnak and Luxor temples, the Luxor Museum, the Valley of the Queens, and Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple.
- Tutankhamun Experience: Enjoy included interior access to the legendary Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62) in the Valley of the Kings.
- 5-Star Nile Cruise & Nubia: Sail between Luxor and Aswan aboard a 5-star river ship visiting Edfu, Kom Ombo, the island Temple of Philae, and a traditional West Bank Nubian village.
- Alexandria & Rosetta: Discover Greco-Roman catacombs, the Roman Amphitheatre, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Montaza Palace Gardens, and an excursion to historic Rosetta where the Nile meets the Mediterranean.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your Ramasside Tours tour coordinator will greet you before immigration holding a personalized name sign. Enjoy private, air-conditioned executive transfer to your luxury hotel in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: NMEC Mummies Hall, Giza Pyramids & Camel Trek
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Begin with a guided walk through 50,000 artifacts tracing prehistoric to modern Egypt. Enter the climate-controlled Royal Mummies Hall to view the remarkably preserved remains of Pharaohs Hatshepsut, Thutmose III, and Ramesses II.
- Giza Plateau: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Visit the granite Valley Temple and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.
- Desert Camel Ride: Embark on a panoramic camel trek across the Giza sands for unobstructed vantage photos of all three pyramids.
- 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 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) to inspect the colossal fallen limestone statue of Ramesses II and the 80-ton Alabaster Sphinx.
- (Optional: 2-hour evening dinner cruise on the Nile featuring live folkloric music and Tanoura performances).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Flight to Luxor – East Bank Arrival
Enjoy breakfast, 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 hotel check-in and an afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Sacred Temples of Abydos & Dendera
- Temple of Seti I at Abydos: Drive north to the sacred cult center of Osiris to examine some of the most vibrant, finely detailed bas-reliefs in Egypt, alongside the famous Abydos King List.
- Temple of Hathor at Dendera: Continue to Dendera to explore the temple dedicated to the goddess of love, joy, and music, celebrated for its astronomical ceiling reliefs and preserved crypts.
- Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor Museum, Karnak & Luxor Temples – Embarkation
- Luxor Museum: Tour one of Egypt's finest curated regional museums, displaying masterworks salvaged from Theban temples and royal tombs.
- Karnak Temple Complex: Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes and enter the colossal Hypostyle Hall, marveling at 134 massive sandstone columns.
- Luxor Temple: Discover the grand courtyards and colossal granite seated statues of Ramesses the Great.
- Nile Cruise Embarkation: Board your 5-star Nile cruise ship before lunch. Savor full-board dining on board.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 7: West Bank, Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun & Valley of the Queens
- Valley of the Kings: Cross to the West Bank to explore New Kingdom pharaonic rock-cut tombs.
- King Tutankhamun’s Tomb (KV62): Step inside the legendary burial chamber discovered intact by Howard Carter in 1922 to view the original gilded sarcophagus.
- Valley of the Queens (Ta-Set-Neferu): Explore the royal necropolis of royal wives and princes (Optional entry to Queen Nefertari’s tomb available with extra ticket).
- Temple of Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon: Tour the terraced limestone sanctuary of Deir el-Bahari and pause before the twin 18-meter quartzite Colossi of Amenhotep III.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Luxor.
Day 8: Horus Temple at Edfu & Kom Ombo
- Temple of Horus at Edfu: Sail upriver to tour Egypt's best-preserved Greco-Roman temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
- Temple of Kom Ombo: Settle back on deck as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Tour the symmetrical double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon god.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Kom Ombo.
Day 9: Sailing to Aswan – Philae Temple & Nubian Village
- Philae Temple Complex: Sail into Aswan and take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit the sanctuary of Isis, rescued from rising Nile waters by UNESCO.
- Nubian Village Expedition: Travel by motorboat past Elephantine and Soheil Islands to a traditional West Bank Nubian village. Visit a local family home to learn about Nubian customs, vernacular architecture, and historic traditions.
- Overnight aboard cruise in Aswan.
Day 10: Disembarkation – Flight to Cairo (Optional Abu Simbel)
- Disembark after breakfast.
- (Optional: Morning excursion by road or air to the colossal Sun Temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel).
- Board your return flight from Aswan to Cairo. Private transfer to your Cairo hotel upon arrival.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 11: Coastal Alexandria Tour
- Meet your guide for a private drive northwest to Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the exterior and courtyards of the world-class modern library complex housing up to 8 million volumes.
- Roman Amphitheatre: View Egypt's sole surviving marble Roman theatre and underwater harbor artifacts.
- Saint Mark's Cathedral & Mansheya Souks: Visit the oldest church in Africa, stroll through downtown Belle Époque streets, and wander through historic bazaar alleys.
- Citadel of Qaitbay & Montaza Gardens: Stop outside the 15th-century fortress erected on the footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, followed by an afternoon walk 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 port town of Rosetta (Rashid).
- Board a local 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 Ottoman-era brick merchant residences.
- Return in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 13: Secrets of Old Cairo & Authentic Culinary Trail
- Discover authentic Egyptian cuisine away from the tourist path, tasting street food specialties and traditional sweet delicacies at historic local food spots.
- Walk along El Moez Street in historic Islamic Cairo, discovering medieval gates, madrasas, and open-air handicraft alleys with your private guide.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 14: Cairo Leisure Day
- Enjoy a full day at your leisure in Cairo for relaxation, personal shopping at Khan el-Khalili, or optional spa and dining experiences.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 15: Final Departure
- Breakfast at your hotel. Private executive transfer to Cairo International Airport with departure assistance for your outbound flight.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- 7 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
- 1 Night luxury hotel accommodation in Alexandria (Bed & Breakfast)
- 2 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Luxor (Bed & Breakfast)
- 4 Nights aboard a 5-Star luxury Nile Cruise (Full Board: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Guided Sightseeing)
- 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
- Special interior entrance ticket to the Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)
- All entrance tickets to sites listed in the itinerary
- Private motorboat excursions in Aswan (Philae & Nubian Village) 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, Nile dinner cruise, Queen 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 all ground travel to a luxury Mercedes Sprinter or executive van with generous 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.
Private VIP 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 times, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
