Highlights
Travel to Giza, see pyramids and the Sphinx
Learn more about ancient Egypt at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Enjoy cruising on the River Nile
Explore the ancient cities of Luxor & Aswan
Itinerary
Travel through Egypt’s legendary past on the Three Cities of Egypt Tour & Nile River Cruise—an ideal getaway for families and young adventurers. Over 9 days, unravel the mysteries of Cairo’s pyramids, marvel at the treasures within the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and visit the ancient step pyramid of Sakkara. Cruise the Nile in luxury from Aswan to Luxor, exploring the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Edfu and Hatshepsut. Continue to Alexandria, where history echoes through the famed Library and remnants of the Lighthouse. The tour’s unique selling point is the combination of five-star accommodations and a luxury cruise, making this a seamless blend of comfort, education, and excitement for families and curious travelers alike.
day 1 - Cairo arrival
Meet our representative upon arrival in Cairo International Airport. He will be waiting for you holding the sign of Ramasside Tours Egypt. Transfer by an air-conditioned car to your luxury hotel in the Egyptian capital. Stay overnight in Cairo.
day 2 - Cairo
Have your breakfast and head for the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. On display in the museum is the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Included in the collection is an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun.
Head for the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerions next. Also see the Sphinx. Stay overnight in Cairo. You also have the option of attending a sound and light show in Giza, among the pyramids. Stay overnight in Cairo.
day 3 - Cairo - Aswan (flight) & Nile River cruise
Have your breakfast and transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to Aswan. See Aswan's high dam as well as the temple on the island of Philae.
Head for the cruise after that. Sail to Kom Ombo while enjoying your lunch on board. Visit the temple shared by gods Sobek and Haroeris. Spend your night onboard the cruise in Edfu.
day 4 - Nile River cruise (Edfu – Luxor)
Have your breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu before sailing to Luxor. Enjoy your afternoon tea and dinner on board. You have a galabya party in the evening. Stay overnight in Luxor.
day 5 - Nile River Cruise
Have your breakfast on board the cruise. Visit the Valley of the Kings (the resting place of the kings of various dynasties), the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Also visit the Necropolis of Thebes, located on the West Bank. Enjoy your lunch and afternoon tea on board the cruise.
day 6 - Luxor - Cairo (flight)
Enjoy your breakfast before disembarking from the cruise. You also have the option of flying in a hot air balloon, should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable one. The flight lasts approximately 30 to 45 minutes depend upon the weather. Transfer to Luxor's airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel upon arrival.
day 7 - Alexandria
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria, once the biggest and most important library in the world. Visit its open court and free museums. Please note that the library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday.
Then visit the site of the Lighthouse, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world on which now stands the castle of Qaitbey. Head for the royal garden of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as the private beaches of the queens.
Continue your Alexandria tour with a visit to the biggest mosque in the city, the Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, as well as the Alexandria Naval Unknown Soldier Memorial and the statue of Alexander the Great.
You can then stop for lunch if you want to (optional) before visiting the Church of St. Mark, which is also the oldest church in the continent, before driving along Alexandria Cornish (30km) to see the whole city.
Stop over the famous Stanley Bridge, the landmark of modern Alexandria, before visiting Alexandria's old town and taking a walk in its city centre, which was built by Alexander the Great. Stay in your hotel in Alexandria.
Alexandria has much to see in addition to all that is mentioned above. If you have time and want to explore the place more, please let us know about it beforehand. Stay overnight in Alexandria.
day 8 - Free day in Cairo
Have your breakfast and transfer to Cairo by car. You also have the option of visiting the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure that was built during the reign of the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.
Transfer to Memphis, founded by King Menes, which was the capital of the Old Kingdom and was the centre of power and culture in ancient Egypt for over 3,000 years. See the Statue of Ramses II as well as the Red and Bent pyramids in Dahshur. Stay overnight in Cairo.
day 9 - Cairo departure
Have your breakfast and prepare for your departure. Our representative will transfer you to the airport and help you board your departure flight.

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