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8-Day Egypt budget tour to Cairo with Nile Cruise
Enjoy this 8-Day Egypt budget vacation to Cairo with Nile cruise, which incorporates everything in a planned budget and best describes Egypt. Spend time in Cairo; see the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and local markets alive with Egyptian culture. Then fly to Luxor and step on board a picturesque Nile cruise with every luxury, floating past some of the oldest civilizations on earth and important places such as the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Philae Temple in Aswan. Our Egypt tours, which include all touring, meals, and lodging, are ideal for travelers seeking life-changing experiences.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 Arrival to Cairo
When you arrive in Cairo, our representative will greet you, help you, and then take you to your hotel and free activities.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 02 Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo tour
Following breakfast, you will tour first the Great Pyramids of Giza, which combine the three mythical pyramid structures of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure together with the Great Sphinx and ancient historical remains.
The next stop will be the Old Cairo neighborhood and the magnificent Egyptian Museum. In the museum, you will enjoy the well-made handicrafts and statues from different periods of Egyptian history, along with the fabulous treasure of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun.
Then, proceed to the Cairo Citadel and continue your tour to Old Cairo Coptic, where you will visit the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church, as well as the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 03 Fly to Luxor + Head to East Bank
After your breakfast in the hotel, transfer to Cairo airport to catch your flight to Luxor and start your cruise. Meet and assist and transfer to the cruise. Visit the East Bank of Luxor, which includes the two largest temples in Egypt, Karnak and Luxor temples, which were dedicated to the Theban Triad, Amun, Mut, and Khunsu.
Overnight is in Luxor.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.)
Day 04 West bank tour + Sail to Edfu Temple
Today, you will visit the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of Kings, which was dedicated to the tombs of the royal pharaohs. Kings of the New Kingdom cut their tombs deep in the rock to hide them from the tomb robbers and to ensure a very safe journey to the afterlife. Then, proceed to the unique female pharaoh Hatshepsut Temple.
Back to the ship to set sail to Edfu through the lock of Esna.
Overnight is in Edfu.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.)
Day 05 Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples tour
The cruise will take you to the Edfu Temple, which was built during the time of the Greeks in Egypt and dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus (Apollo).
Back to the ship to set sail to Kom Ombo Temple, which maintains religious dedications to both Sobek, the fearsome crocodile deity, and Horus, the mighty divine falcon divinity
At the end of the trip, you will get back to the ship to set sail to Aswan.
Overnight is in Aswan.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.)
Day 06 Aswan Tour
Today, you will explore the beautiful city of Aswan. You will visit the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Next, go to the Aswan High Dam, which was constructed under President Nasser. You will end your tour with one of the beautiful temples of Egypt, the Philae Temple of Isis on the island of Philae.
After lunch, you will take a felucca sailboat for a ride around Elephantine Island.
Overnight is in Aswan.
(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.)
Day 07 Transfer back to Cairo
After having your breakfast, you will then go to Aswan airport to transfer back to Cairo.
(Breakfast is only included.)
Optional Tour: Abu Simbel Temple.
Day 08 Final departure
After your breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your final departure.
(Breakfast is only included.)
Tour included
- 3* Hotel on a B.B. basis.
- Nile cruise on a full-board basis.
- Flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and back from Luxor to Cairo.
- All transfers are in air-conditioned tourist cars.
- Entrance fees for all the mentioned sites.
- Professional licensed tour guide.
Tour excluded
- Drinks.
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Entry visa to Egypt is not in the price.
- Any extra activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
Notes
- Egyptian pound, US Dollar, Sterling, and Euro are accepted.
- Children between 1-5 years get a 60% discount.
- Children between 6-11 years get a 50% discount.
- These rates do not apply during peak seasons, such as the Christmas, New Year and Easter.
- 15% discount from 10th May to 20th September.
Prices Per Person
| Person | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - Person | USD 1133 |
| 2 - 3 Person | USD 730 |
| 4 - 7 Person | USD 700 |
| 8 - 15 Person | USD 680 |
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