Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Cairo
You'll land at Cairo airport where someone from Ramasside tours will be waiting with a sign to greet you. From there, an air-conditioned car takes you to your hotel for the night, giving you time to settle in after your flight.
- Start point
- Cairo International Airport, Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Main Entrance)
- Day 2
Cairo
After breakfast, head to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see five millennia of art and artifacts, including the Tutankhamun treasures and the royal mummies hall. Later, make your way to the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx, then check out the Valley Temple. You'll get a camel ride with views across the plateau before returning to your hotel for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities with entrance fee included
- View Tutankhamun collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry
- Enter Royal Mummies Hall
- Visit Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus
- Visit Great Sphinx
- Visit Valley Temple
- Camel ride with panoramic views of Sphinx and Pyramids
Landmarks Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Great Pyramid of Cheops Great Sphinx Pyramid of Chephren Pyramid of Mykerinus Valley Temple - Day 3
Cairo to Luxor
Start with breakfast, then transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Luxor. Once there, visit Luxor Museum to see the antiquities collection, followed by the Temple of Karnak and Temple of Luxor. By afternoon, you'll board your Nile cruise, have lunch on board, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board cruise)
Included Activities
- Visit Luxor Museum
- Visit Temple of Karnak
- Visit Temple of Luxor
Landmarks Luxor Museum Temple of Karnak Temple of Luxor - Day 4
Luxor (West Bank)
After breakfast, go to the Valley of the Kings to walk through tombs spanning various dynasties, including King Tutankhamun's tomb. Then head to the Valley of the Queens and see the Temple of Deir El Bahari where Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple sits. You'll stop at the Colossi of Memnon before lunch on the cruise. The afternoon is free to relax, with tea service available, and you'll stay overnight on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on board cruise), Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit King Tutankhamun's tomb
- Visit Valley of the Queens
- Visit Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
- Visit tomb of Queen Nefertari (Extra Ticket required)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Tomb of Tutankhamun Valley of the Queens Tomb of Queen Nefertari Temple of Deir El Bahari Colossi of Memnon - Day 5
Luxor to Kom Ombo
Breakfast happens on board, then you'll visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The cruise sails on to Kom Ombo where you can explore the temple dedicated to both Sobek and Haroeris. Lunch is served on board, followed by afternoon tea, and then another night on the cruise.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board), Afternoon Tea
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
- Visit Temple of Kom Ombo
Landmarks Temple of Horus Temple of Kom Ombo - Day 6
Kom Ombo to Aswan
After breakfast on board, the cruise heads to Aswan and you'll visit the Temple of Philae. A motorboat takes you to a traditional Nubian village on the west bank of the Nile where you'll meet a local Nubian family and learn about their daily life and customs. Lunch happens back on the cruise, and you'll stay overnight on board.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Philae
- Motorboat transfer to Nubian village
- Visit traditional Nubian village
- Meet local Nubian family and learn about their culture
Landmarks Temple of Philae Soheil Island Aswan Dam - Day 7
Aswan to Cairo
After breakfast on board, you'll leave the cruise. There's an optional trip available to Abu Simbel to see the colossal temple Ramses II built and the Temple of Nefertari. Whether you take that or not, you'll return to Aswan, then transfer to the airport for a flight back to Cairo. You'll spend the night at a hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel trip - Visit Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II
- Abu Simbel trip - Visit Temple of Nefertari
Landmarks Temple of Abu Simbel Temple of Nefertari - Day 8
Alexandria
Your guide picks you up from your hotel to explore Alexandria. You'll start at the Library of Alexandria and see the open courtyard with statues of Alexander the Great and Ptolemy I. Throughout the day, you'll walk through the Roman Amphitheater, Church of St. Mark, the old downtown markets, El Nabi Daniel Mosque, Mansheya market, Abbo Elabbas Mosque, and the harbor with fishing boats. Later you'll see Qaitbay Castle and finish with Montaza Gardens and Palace before heading back for the night.
Included Activities
- Visit Library of Alexandria exterior
- Visit Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria
- Visit Church of St. Mark
- Walk through old downtown Alexandria
- Visit traditional markets
- Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque
- Visit Abbo Elabbas Mosque
- View Qaitbay Castle exterior
- Visit Montaza Gardens and Palace
Optional Activities
- Enter Library of Alexandria reading area (requires ticket purchase)
- Lunch at a modern Fish Restaurant
- Lunch at Mohamed Ahmed's traditional Alexandrian food restaurant
- 2-minute stop at King of Mango for freshly squeezed juices
Landmarks Library of Alexandria Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria Church of St. Mark El Nabi Daniel Mosque Abbo Elabbas Mosque Qaitbay Castle Montaza Palace and Gardens - Day 9
Departure from Alexandria
You'll have breakfast at your hotel, then your representative will help arrange your transfer to the airport and guide you through the final departure procedures to head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
- Day 10
Cairo Food Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, head out to explore Cairo's less obvious spots and try authentic Egyptian food at smaller local restaurants. You'll walk through Islamic Cairo and Al Moez Street, checking out old markets, hidden galleries, and traditional tavernas. Your guide shares stories about the city's history and culture throughout the day before you return to your hotel for the evening.
- End point
- Cairo International Airport, Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Al Qahirah 11, Egypt (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Islamic Cairo
- Walk Al Moez Street
- Visit old markets and hidden gems
- Explore old Cairo hidden galleries
- Food tastings at local tavernas and restaurants
Landmarks Islamic Cairo Al Moez Street
