8-Day Egypt Budget Tour with Pyramids and Nile Cruise

Cairo & Luxo & Aswan
From
$1600
Per Person
  • Duration 8 days
  • Country Egypt

Tour Details

budget Nile Cruise tour package from Cairo

Experience the best of Egypt on an 8-Day Egypt Budget Tour with Pyramids and Nile Cruise. Begin your journey with the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo. After exploring Cairo travel to Aswan. Start a peaceful Nile cruise through the heart of ancient Egypt.

Your budget Nile Cruise tour package from Cairo includes visits to the Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. This gives you the chance to see some of Egypt’s remarkable temples while enjoying scenic views of the Nile.

For travelers looking for an Egypt budget holiday with Giza Pyramids this itinerary combines sightseeing, cultural experiences, comfortable accommodation and private guided tours into one to-follow trip. Choose Aten Tours for an organized journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders. Enjoy an experience with our Egypt Classic tours.

Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport our representative will meet you. Transfer you comfortably to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. Your itinerary for the 8-Day Egypt Budget Tour with Pyramids and Nile Cruise will be reviewed with you. This will confirm the planned sightseeing schedule and any optional tours available in Cairo or other destinations during your Egypt trip. Enjoy a welcome drink at the hotel and relax after your arrival. You will be ready to begin your adventure.

Day2

Egypt budget holiday with Giza Pyramids

Start your Egypt budget holiday with Giza Pyramids, with breakfast at the hotel then meet your English-speaking tour guide for a day of sightseeing. You will see the Giza Pyramids. Admire the Great Pyramid of Cheops the Pyramids of Chephren and Mycerinus and the impressive Great Sphinx. Take in a view of the Giza Plateau. An optional camel ride is available for those who want an experience.

Next head to downtown Cairo to explore the Egyptian Museum. See its collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, including the famous belongings of King Tutankhamun. After that discover Coptic Cairo. Visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

After lunch you will be transferred to the railway station to board your train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner, on the train. Spend the night in your sleeper train compartment as you continue your Egypt journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day3

Aswan Sightseeing, Philae Temple & Nile Cruise

You will arrive in Aswan. Meet our local representative, who will take you to your Nile Cruise. Board the cruise before lunch. Enjoy a tasty meal on board before beginning your Aswan sightseeing tour.

First, you will visit the Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s important modern landmarks. Then you will explore Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Next, you will head to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, where you can see how the ancient Egyptians cut massive stone monuments and learn about their techniques.

After the tour, you will return to the cruise ship and unwind as you sail along the Nile. Enjoy dinner and a fun, onboard party before spending the night on the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day4

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples by Nile Cruise

Wake up tobreakfast on the deluxe Nile Cruise as the ship sails down the river toward Kom Ombo. The first stop of the Nile Cruise is the Temple of Kom Ombo, which's famous for its strange design and its dedication to the gods Sobek and Horus.

After that the Nile Cruise heads to Edfu. Here you step ashore to explore the Temple of Horus. Walk through the temple’s halls look at the carvings and learn about its ancient history before you return to the ship.

As the Nile Cruise moves, toward Luxor spend an afternoon on board sipping tea and watching the Nile. In the evening taste dinner. Join the traditional Galabeya party. The party offers an Egyptian cultural experience.

When the Nile Cruise arrives in Luxor you will stay the night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day5

Relaxing Evening on the Nile Cruise

After your sightseeing, return to the cruise take some time to relax while enjoying the beautiful Nile views. In the evening savor dinner on board and enjoy an entertaining belly dancing show featuring traditional Egyptian music and performances.

Spend the night aboard the Nile Cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day6

Luxor East Bank Tour

Enjoy breakfast on your Nile Cruise as you look out at the views of the Nile. After you get off the boat meet the person who will help you and start your tour on the East Bank of Luxor.

Visit the Karnak Temple, one of the biggest temple areas from ancient Egypt and a key place for religion during the New Kingdom. Then go to Luxor Temple, a place that was built over many years and was for the ancient Egyptian gods.

After you finish seeing the East Bank of Luxor have a lunch before going to Luxor train station for your trip back to Cairo. Dinner will be, on the train. You will sleep all night in a comfortable sleeper compartment.This day has temples, nice views of the Nile and a relaxing train ride as your tour of Egypt goes on. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day7

Cairo Tour and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Arrive at Giza train station in the morning, where our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Cairo. After check-in enjoy some time to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

For a sightseeing experience visit the historic Saladin Citadel, one of Cairo’s most famous landmarks and continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a lively traditional market where you can browse local crafts, souvenirs and Egyptian gifts.After your Cairo tour return to the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening. 

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Day8

Cairo Hotel Check-Out and Airport Transfer

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. Our representative will assist you with the departure arrangements and transfer you comfortably to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

This marks the end of your 8-day Pyramids and Nile Cruise budget tour, after experiencing Egypt’s ancient landmarks, Cairo sightseeing, and a relaxing Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions/Exclusions

Inclusions
  • An English-speaking tour guide will be with you during your Egypt Tours Packages. This guide will offer expert help at the historical sites.
  • Private transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are done in air-conditioned vehicles.
  • 2 nights in Cairo with breakfast, plus 2 nights in a sleeper train between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
  • You will stay for 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise going from Aswan to Luxor. This includes full-board accommodation and meals.
  • Trip sleeper train tickets and entrance fees for all the sites and museums in the plan are included.
  • You will have lunches at selected local restaurants during your Egypt travel package.
  • All the sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan are private. This makes the experience more comfortable.
  • Bottled water and soft drinks are provided during the tour.
  • A café soft drink and snack stops are available when there is time.
  • Shopping stops, in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan can also be arranged when you ask for them.
Exclusions
  • International airfare is not included in the package.
  • Egypt entry visa costs 30 dollars when you arrive at the airport.
  • Drinks are not part of the meals that are provided.
  • Tips and gratuities are not part of the Egypt Tours price.
  • The tour price does not apply during peak seasons, such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter in Egypt.

Price per person

# MAY-SEP OCT-APR
Solo $2330
Double $1625
Triple $1600

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All FAQ about Egypt

The itinerary includes an overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan, followed by the Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor as part of your Egypt budget holiday with Giza Pyramids.

Yes. This affordable Egypt tour with Cairo Luxor and Aswan combines the country’s major historical sites with guided tours, accommodation, and Nile Cruise travel.
 

Yes. The budget Nile Cruise tour package from Cairo includes a Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with sightseeing at important temples along the route.
 

You will visit the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
 

The cost depends on your travel dates and accommodation, but this 8-day Pyramids and Nile Cruise budget tour is designed as an affordable way to visit Egypt’s main attractions.
 

The 8-Day Egypt Budget Tour with Pyramids and Nile Cruise includes accommodation, meals, transfers, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and Nile Cruise accommodation.
 

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