Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
Your trip begins when you touch down at Cairo airport. A Ramasside Tours representative will meet you there and drive you to your hotel in an air-conditioned car. It's a straightforward transfer to get you settled in for the night.
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast, head to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you'll walk through 5,000 years of art including the famous Tutankhamen collection. From there, you'll go to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, then stop for a close-up look at the Sphinx. If you're interested, there's an optional Sound and Light show at the Pyramids in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities - entrance fee included
- Visit Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos - entrance fee included
- View the Sphinx - entrance fee included
Optional Activities
- Evening Sound & Light show at Pyramids area
Landmarks Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Great Pyramid of Cheops Great Pyramid of Chephren Great Pyramid of Mykerinos Great Sphinx of Giza - Day 3
Cairo to Alexandria to Luxor
You'll travel to Alexandria by air-conditioned car and spend the day checking out the Library of Alexandria and its museums, the Lighthouse site and Qaitbey Castle, royal gardens and palaces, Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the Church of St. Mark. The drive along the Cornish takes you past Stanley Bridge, and you'll explore old downtown Alexandria before heading back to Cairo. Later that evening, you'll board a sleeper train to Luxor with dinner served onboard.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner onboard sleeper train)
Included Activities
- Visit Library of Alexandria - entrance fee included
- Visit open court of Library of Alexandria - entrance fee included
- Visit free museums of Library of Alexandria
- Visit Site of the Lighthouse and Qaitbey Castle - entrance fee included
- Visit royal gardens of King Farouk - entrance fee included
- Visit Abbo Elabbas Mosque - entrance fee included
- Visit memorial of Unknown Soldier of Alexandria
- View statue of Alexander the Great
- Visit Church of St. Mark - entrance fee included
- Drive along the Cornish to view Alexandria from seaside
Optional Activities
- Stop for lunch (time and location flexible)
- Additional activities can be arranged at cost price
Landmarks Library of Alexandria Qaitbey Castle Royal Gardens of King Farouk Haramlek Palace Salamlek Palace Abbo Elabbas Mosque Memorial of Unknown Soldier of Alexandria Statue of Alexander the Great Church of St. Mark Stanley Bridge Old Harbor of Alexandria - Day 4
Luxor East Bank
Breakfast comes to you on the train before you arrive in Luxor. Once there, you'll visit the Karnak Temples complex dedicated to the God Amon and his family, then walk through Luxor Temple built during the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramesses II. You'll see the Obelisk of Ramses II before transferring to your hotel to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard train)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temples - entrance fee included
- Visit Luxor Temple - entrance fee included
- View Obelisk of Ramses II
Landmarks Karnak Temples Luxor Temple Obelisk of Ramses II - Day 5
Luxor West Bank
After breakfast, you'll cross the Nile to explore the West Bank and see the Valley of the Kings with tombs from various dynasties. The Temple of Deir El Bahari comes next, along with the Colossi of Memnon, two massive sitting statues of Amenophis III. You'll also see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. There's an optional hot air balloon flight if you want a peaceful aerial view of the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings - entrance fee included
- Visit Temple of Deir El Bahari - entrance fee included
- Visit Colossi of Memnon - entrance fee included
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut - entrance fee included
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon flight over Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, and Mountain of the Nobles - approximately 30-45 minutes depending on weather
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Temple of Deir El Bahari Colossi of Memnon Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Valley of the Queens Mountain of the Nobles - Day 6
Luxor to Aswan to Cairo
You'll head to Aswan by train after breakfast and visit the High Dam, which was completed in 1964 and offers views across Lake Nasser. From there, you'll sail to Agilkia Island to check out the Temple of Isis and other monuments originally from Philae Island. Once back on the mainland, you'll board a sleeping train to Cairo with dinner served onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner onboard sleeper train)
Included Activities
- Visit High Dam - entrance fee included
- Sail to Agilkia Island - entrance fee included
- Visit Temple of Isis and monuments - entrance fee included
Landmarks High Dam (Aswan Dam) Lake Nasser Agilkia Island Temple of Isis - Day 7
Cairo
You'll have breakfast on the train and arrive in Cairo, where you'll transfer to your hotel. The day is free for you to relax or pursue optional activities like the Memphis and Sakkara Tour, or visit the Castle of Salah El Dien, Mohamed Aly Mosque, and Old Cairo if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard train)
Optional Activities
- Memphis and Sakkara Tour
- Castle of Salah El Dien, Mohamed Aly Mosque, and Old Cairo Tour
- Day 8
Departure from Cairo
After breakfast, you'll head to Cairo Airport for your departure and the end of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
