Schedule: Daily Departures
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Pickup & Drop-off: Cairo International Airport (24/7 VIP Meet & Assist)
Tour Highlights
Immerse yourself in Egypt’s monumental history on a comprehensive 6-day private Cairo and Lower Egypt exploration. Designed for travelers seeking in-depth cultural discovery without internal domestic flights, this package combines five-star luxury hotel accommodations, private air-conditioned executive transit, and licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides.
- Giza Plateau & Egyptian Museum: Stand before the Fourth Dynasty Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, examine the recumbent limestone Great Sphinx and Khafre's granite Valley Temple, and tour classical galleries at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Tahrir Square housing over 250,000 pharaonic masterworks.
- Ancient Capital & Pyramid Necropolises: Trace the evolution of ancient stone masonry at the Saqqara Necropolis with King Djoser's Step Pyramid, explore Egypt’s first dynastic capital at Memphis with its colossal statue of Ramesses II, and inspect the pioneering Red and Bent Pyramids of Dahshur.
- Medieval Citadel & Old Coptic Cairo: Discover the 12th-century mountain fortification of Saladin on the Mokattam Hills, the Ottoman Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and the sacred early Christian sanctuaries of Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, Church of Saint Barbara, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Optional Full-Day Coastal Alexandria Excursion: Spend a leisure day in Cairo or embark on a guided day tour to Mediterranean Alexandria, exploring the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the 15th-century maritime Citadel of Qaitbay, Abu El Abbas Mosque, and Montaza Palace Gardens.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Your dedicated Ramasside Tours tour coordinator meets you before passport control and immigration holding a personalized name sign. Board a modern, climate-controlled executive vehicle for a smooth private transfer directly to your luxury hotel in Cairo. Settle in and enjoy an evening at leisure.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: The Giza Plateau Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
- The Giza Plateau: Meet your private Egyptologist guide after breakfast to stand before the Fourth Dynasty Pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaure (Mykerinos). Stop at designated desert vantage points for 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.
- Museum of Egyptian Antiquities (Tahrir Square): Discover classical galleries housing over 250,000 authentic pharaonic antiquities spanning 5,000 years, including gold treasures, royal jewelry, and dynastic masterpieces from King Tutankhamun's tomb.
- Pause for a scenic photograph along the River Nile before returning in comfort to your hotel.
- (Optional: Evening Sound and Light Show on the Giza Plateau).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Saqqara Step Pyramid, Ancient Memphis & Dahshur Pyramids
- Saqqara Necropolis: Tour the revolutionary 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 around 3100 BC by King Menes, to view the colossal fallen limestone statue of Pharaoh Ramesses II.
- Dahshur Royal Necropolis: Continue south to inspect the pioneering architectural transition of pyramid engineering: the unique dual-angle Bent Pyramid and the first successful smooth-sided Red Pyramid, built for Pharaoh Sneferu.
- (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, Alabaster Mosque & Historic Old Coptic Cairo
- The Citadel of Saladin: Tour the medieval mountain fortress constructed in 1183 on the Mokattam Hills to defend Cairo against Crusader forces.
- Mosque of Muhammad Ali: Step inside the grand Ottoman-style Alabaster Mosque designed by Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq for Egypt’s ruler Muhammad Ali (1805–1849).
- Historic Coptic Cairo: Walk through ancient Babylon Fortress alleys to visit the Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary), the subterranean Church of Abu Serga (where the Holy Family sheltered during their journey in Egypt), the Church of Saint Barbara, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue. Return to your hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5: Cairo at Leisure (Optional Alexandria Coastal Day Tour)
- Savor breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a full leisure day in Cairo for relaxation, spa treatments, or independent shopping.
- (Optional Full-Day Excursion to Alexandria):
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina: Tour the open courtyards and free exhibition halls of the modern library complex housing up to 8 million books. (Note: Closed on Fridays and public holidays; reading hall access requires a separate entry ticket).
- Citadel of Qaitbay: Stop outside the 15th-century sea fortress built on the exact footprint of the ancient Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Montaza Palace Gardens: Stroll through the royal grounds of King Farouk, viewing the Salamlek and Haramlek Palaces and the coastal bridges of the Tea Palace.
- Abu El Abbas Mosque & Historic Downtown: Visit Alexandria’s most intricate grand mosque, see the Unknown Soldier Memorial, and view the statue of Alexander the Great.
- Corniche Drive & Stanley Bridge: Drive along the scenic 30-kilometer Corniche past Stanley Bridge, Saint Mark's Cathedral (the oldest church in Africa), and the ancient eastern harbor where over 7,000 submerged monuments were discovered, with an optional lunch stop at a seaside restaurant. Return to Cairo in the evening.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 6: 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
- 5 Nights luxury hotel accommodation in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
- Full-day guided tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum
- Full-day guided tour to Saqqara, Memphis, and Dahshur
- Half-day guided tour to Saladin’s Citadel, Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and Old Coptic Cairo
- All ground transportation in modern, climate-controlled private vehicles with professional drivers
- Meet-and-assist services across arrival and departure
- Professional licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guides throughout all excursions
- 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 (Full-day Alexandria tour, Nile dinner cruise, Sound & Light Show, interior pyramid burial chambers)
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and beverages outside breakfast
- Gratuities / Tipping
Accommodation Options
5-Star Standard (Plan A)
- Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids / Steigenberger Pyramids / Ramses Hilton / Barceló Cairo Pyramids / Pyramisa Suites
5-Star Luxury (Plan B)
- Cairo: Kempinski Nile Hotel / Fairmont Nile City / Conrad Cairo / Cairo Marriott Hotel / Sheraton Cairo / Hilton Golf Pyramids
Ultra-Luxury (VIP Plan)
- Cairo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza / Marriott Mena House / The Nile Ritz-Carlton / Hyatt Regency Cairo West
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 capture high-resolution portraits at the Pyramids, Saqqara, or Citadel for $50 per day.
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
- 2 – 5.99 years: 25% of tour rate
- 6 – 11.99 years: 50% of adult tour rate
- 12+ years: Full adult rate
For reservations, customized schedules, and private VIP upgrades, contact us at: [email protected]
