Enjoy a memorable 10 day Egypt budget tour with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned journey lets you discover Egypt’s greatest cities at a smart price. It is the perfect choice if you want a rich experience without high costs. Your trip combines famous ancient sites, local culture, and comfortable budget-friendly stays.
This 10 day budget tour Egypt begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. These iconic landmarks give your 10 day Egypt budget package a spectacular start. After that, board the sleeper train to Aswan and continue your affordable Egyptian adventure.
In Aswan, visit the lovely Philae Temple and witness the grandeur of Abu Simbel. This part of your 10 day Egypt budget tour with Abu Simbel adds unforgettable beauty and history to your trip. Then travel toward Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple along the way. This route makes your Egypt budget tour 10 days even more rewarding.
In Luxor, discover the wonders of the West and East Banks. Visit the Valley of the Kings and the massive Karnak Temple. Later, take the sleeper train back to Cairo before heading to Alexandria. There, you explore the highlights of Egypt’s famous Mediterranean city.
This affordable 10 day Egypt tour gives you Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Aswan in one value-packed itinerary. It is a wonderful 10 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan for history, culture, and unforgettable memories.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Then, transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 10-day Egypt budget tour.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Egypt budget trip Cairo Alexandria Aswan Luxor begins when our tour guide picks you up from your hotel for the tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the GEM Museum.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life. Then, transfer to Giza station to board your sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train
Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide to commence your tour to Aswan wonders. Start with the High Dam, a testament to human ingenuity that tamed the Nile’s might. Imagine the roar of engines and the sweat of countless laborers who sculpted this colossal marvel. Next, step into the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the enigmatic goddess Isis. Bathed in sunlight, its walls whisper tales of magic and love, echoing through the ages. Finally, marvel at the Unfinished Obelisk, a silent giant frozen in time, its story etched in the granite veins. Then, head to your hotel in Aswan. Free evening in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train
Today, your 10 day budget tour Egypt takes you to the phenomenal Abu Simbel temples. Embark on a 3.5 hour desert journey to Abu Simbel. The temples of Abu Simbel are considered among the most celebrated achievements of ancient Egypt. The two temples were cut in the cliffs about 310 Km south of Aswan. The Great Temple was built for Ramses II (1279-1213 BC), while the Small Temple was built for his beloved wife, Queen Nefertari. Because of the rising water of Aswan High Dam, the temples had to be saved and rescued in a magnificent world rescue operation of temples in Lower Nubia. Then, return back to Aswan for a free evening.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Breakfast at the hotel, then proceed to Kom Ombo to visit the Twin Temple of Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish. Then head to the Crocodile Museum beside the temple.
Venture from Kom Ombo to Edfu to have your lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Visiting Edfu Temple adds a great value to your 10 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan. Then, head to your hotel in Luxor. You will spend the next two days of your 10-day Egypt budget tour in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak. Karnak Temple was the great god’s chief sanctuary and much larger than any other monument in Egypt. It lies about 3km north of Luxor Temple. This huge and splendid complex which actually contains many separate temples covers 1700 years of expansion and an area of 300 acres.
From Karnak Temple to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple was built by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE). The temple was expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Numerous other sovereigns, including Tutankhamun, Horemhab, and Alexander the Great enriched the construction with reliefs, inscriptions, and minor buildings. Then, transfer back to your hotel for a free evening in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, you will visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones that are open to visit. From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then, transfer to Luxor railway to board your sleeper train back to Cairo for the remaining chapter of your Egypt budget tour 10 days.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Dinner on the train
Enjoy a spiritual day with your 10 day Egypt budget package. From Giza Railway, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church. The Hanging Church is one of the oldest and most famous Coptic churches in Egypt. It is admired for its beautiful wooden ceiling, rich icons, and deep spiritual importance in Egypt’s Christian history.
Proceed to Abu Serga Church. Abu Serga Church is one of the most important Coptic churches and is closely linked to the Holy Family’s journey in Egypt. It is especially known for its ancient architecture and the crypt where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed. End your Cairo spiritual tour at the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest and most important Jewish landmarks in Old Cairo. Known for its rich history and unique architecture. It is also famous for the Geniza documents discovered there. Which revealed valuable details about Jewish life in the medieval Middle East.
Lose yourself in a labyrinth of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, vibrant alleyways brimming with spices, handcrafted treasures, and the cacophony of bartering vendors. Hunt for souvenirs, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and let the spirit of this ancient market captivate you. Then, proceed to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train
Today, your 10 day budget Egypt itinerary takes you to the beautiful city of Alexandria. Upon arrival, you will visit the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the nearby Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
From the Pompey’s Pillar to the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. You will end your tour in Alexandria by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then return back to Cairo for final night of your 10 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Conclude your 10-day Egypt budget tour with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
