Discover the best of Egypt with this 8 Day Egypt Budget Tour with Nile Cruise, built to cover both cities biggest highlights at a price that stays reasonable without cutting corners on comfort.
You'll spend a day in Cairo visiting the Giza Pyramids, one of the most iconic sites in ancient history and the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to more than 120,000 artifacts spanning Egypt history, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. This Egypt budget tour combines Cairo ancient highlights with comfortable sightseeing and a well-planned itinerary.
In Alexandria, one of Egypt's oldest cities, founded by Alexander the Great, you'll take in its Greco-Roman legacy with stops at Pompey's Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, overlooking the Mediterranean coast.
This budget Nile Cruise tour from Luxor to Aswan with Cairo sightseeing with Aten Tours is one of our most popular budget tours, packing memorable landmarks into a short, well-organized route.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to experience Egypt main historical highlights while keeping their trip within a reasonable budget. It is a good choice for first-time visitors, couples, families and travelers looking for a comfortable Egypt budget tour with Nile Cruise.
When you arrive at Cairo International Airport, our representative will be waiting for you inside the terminal to welcome you and help with the arrival procedures. From there you will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Giza for check-in.
Once you’ve settled in, the representative will go over your Egypt Budget Tour itinerary with you, confirm the sightseeing schedule and give you all the pickup times for the coming days. This marks the start of your 8 day Cairo Luxor Aswan budget itinerary with everything arranged so you can begin the trip smoothly and comfortably.
Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel and preparing to explore Egypt's incredible historical landmarks.
Overnight in Cairo.
A welcome drink is provided.
After breakfast begin your Cairo sightseeing with your professional Egyptologist guide. This affordable Egypt tour package with Nile Cruise combines Egypt's most famous ancient landmarks with fascinating cultural experiences.
Start at the Giza Pyramids Plateau. You will stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. After that, visit the Valley Temple and the famous Great Sphinx. An optional camel ride across the Giza Plateau is available for an additional experience.
Next, visit the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian treasures. Explore royal statues, sarcophagi, coffins, and other remarkable artifacts while your guide explains the history behind them.
Continue to historic Old Cairo. See the Hanging Church. Also visit the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue.
After completing your Cairo sightseeing, return to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast check out from your Cairo hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and assist you with boarding your Nile cruise. Your Budget Nile Cruise tour from Luxor to Aswan with Cairo Sightseeing begins with an exploration of Luxor's magnificent East Bank.
First see Luxor Temple. This ancient site was enlarged by multiple Egyptian pharaohs. Next, visit Karnak Temple, which is one of the biggest religious areas built in ancient Egypt.
After sightseeing return to your Nile cruise and relax while enjoying the onboard facilities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Enjoy breakfast on board before meeting your Egyptologist guide for a fascinating tour of Luxor's West Bank. Visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut. This site was made for one of ancient Egypt’s strongest female rulers. After that, go on to the Valley of the Kings, where you can look inside rock cut tombs from the era of pharaohs.
Next, you will see the Colossi of Memnon. These are two huge statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, both standing on Luxor’s West Bank. Return to your Nile cruise after the tour and continue sailing toward the temples and cities of Upper Egypt.
An optional Luxor hot air balloon ride is also available for an unforgettable view of the Nile Valley.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Enjoy breakfast on board as your Nile cruise continues south. explore the Temple of Edfu, one of the most intact temples of Egypt dedicated to Horus, the Egyptian god of kings and divine protection.
Return to the cruise, sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the extraordinary Temple of Kom Ombo and learn about its worship of crocodiles and falcon-headed gods, Sobek, and Haroeris. Enjoy lunch on board while sailing along the Nile before continuing toward Aswan.
In the evening enjoy dinner and a traditional Nubian Show on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
After breakfast, continue your Affordable Egypt Tour package with Nile Cruise with a full-day Aswan sightseeing tour.
Visit the Aswan High Dam. It is a major modern engineering project and one of the most notable sites in the area. Then, take a relaxing boat trip along the Nile to Philae Temple, beautifully located on an island and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk. It is in Aswan’s old granite quarry area. Local history often connects it to Queen Hatshepsut. After completing your sightseeing, return to the Nile cruise and enjoy your final evening on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise
Today you have the opportunity to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of the highlights of your 8 Day Egypt Budget Tour with Nile Cruise. An optional early-morning excursion is available by domestic flight or overland vehicle to visit the impressive temples built by Pharaoh Ramses II.
After breakfast and check-out from your Nile cruise our representative will transfer you to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Giza for a relaxing final evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport according to your flight schedule. Your Cheap Egypt Holiday Package with Nile Cruise comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Pyramids, ancient temples, the Nile River, and the historic cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast
This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a cheap Egypt holiday package with Nile Cruise, combining Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan with comfortable sightseeing and well-planned travel.
Hotel accommodation in Cairo is not included in this package; the Nile cruise nights are, but you'll need to book your own Cairo hotel for Days 1, 2, and 7. Let us know if you'd like a recommendation near Giza.
The optional Abu Simbel excursion on Day 7 runs early in the morning, either by a roughly 45-minute domestic flight or a longer overland drive (around 3 hours each way); it's not included in the base price, so let your guide know in advance if you'd like it arranged.
The optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor on Day 4 requires a very early pickup, usually before dawn, and is weather-dependent; flights can be cancelled on short notice due to wind.
Domestic flight times between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are set by the airlines and may shift slightly closer to the travel date; your guide will confirm exact times and adjust transfers accordingly.
Modest dress is recommended for the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Philae Temple: shoulders and knees covered. Comfortable, closed shoes and sun protection (hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses) are recommended for Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and the Aswan sites, given the heat and uneven ground.
| # | MAY-SEP | OCT-APR |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | $1655 | $1960 |
| Double | $1195 | $1380 |
| Triple | $1175 | $1360 |
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The tour includes Cairo and Nile cruise accommodation, domestic flights, private transportation, guided sightseeing, and meals mentioned in the itinerary.
This Cheap Egypt Holiday Package with Nile Cruise is suitable for first-time visitors, couples, families, and travelers looking for an affordable way to explore Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
The price includes accommodation, domestic flights, Nile cruise accommodation, private transfers, guided sightseeing, and meals listed in the itinerary.
This itinerary combines Cairo's famous Pyramids and museums with a relaxing Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan, allowing you to experience Egypt's most important historical attractions in one trip.
The Budget Nile Cruise tour from Luxor to Aswan with Cairo Sightseeing is an excellent option for travelers who want to combine Cairo's highlights with the ancient temples and landmarks of Upper Egypt.
The best budget tours in Egypt combine major attractions, comfortable accommodation, transportation, and guided sightseeing. This 8 Day Egypt Budget Tour with Nile Cruise offers all these experiences in one itinerary.
An Affordable Egypt Tour package with Nile Cruise is a great choice for travelers who want to visit Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan while enjoying a memorable Nile sailing experience.
Yes, the 8 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Budget Itinerary includes major attractions in all three destinations, along with a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
