Experience an unforgettable 12 day Egypt budget tour with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned journey lets you discover Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada without stretching your budget. It is one of the best choices if you want a 12 day Egypt affordable tour that combines history, culture, and Red Sea relaxation.
Your 12 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Luxor Aswan Hurghada begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the amazing treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. This exciting start makes your 12 day Egypt budget tour package full of iconic sights from the very beginning.
Next, board the sleeper train and head south for the Nile Valley. In Aswan, discover the beauty of Philae Temple and visit the Aswan High Dam. Continue your journey on an affordable 12 day Egypt itinerary feel as you travel from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples along the way.
In Luxor, uncover the wonders of the west and east banks. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and other timeless attractions that make this 12 day Egypt tour on a budget rich in unforgettable moments.
Then head to Hurghada to enjoy the Red Sea coast. Relax on the beach and soak in the sunshine before returning to Cairo. This cheap 12 day Egypt tour with Red Sea stay gives you the perfect mix of ancient wonders and seaside comfort.
Our 12 day Egypt low cost travel package offers excellent value, memorable experiences, and a complete Egyptian holiday at a smart price.
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. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 12-day Egypt budget tour package.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual 12 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Luxor Aswan Hurghada 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 explore 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 exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built.
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, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy a spiritual day with your 12 day Egypt cheap tour package. 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, transfer to Giza train station to board your sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast at the hotel & Dinner on the train
Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide to commence your tour to Aswan wonders. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple. A stunning temple was built during the Greco-Roman era. It is dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. Then proceed to the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of 1960s. End your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your hotel in Aswan. Free evening in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train
Breakfast at the hotel, then venture 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.
Travel 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 Cairo Luxor Aswan Hurghada budget tour 12 days. Then, head to your hotel in Luxor to enjoy two days of your fabulous 12 day Egypt budget tour package.
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. 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 Pharaoh Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty. Then, was expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Visiting Karnak and Luxor temples is a true highlight of our 12 day Egypt affordable tour. Then, transfer to your hotel for a free evening in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning 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, your 12 day Cairo to Hurghada budget tour package takes to Hurghada to enjoy four full days of relaxation on the Red Sea crystal beaches.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your best 12 day Egypt budget itinerary is designed to give you some relaxation, so enjoy your free day. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. Discover the beautiful city of Hurghada with our Hurghada day tours.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy a free day of your Hurghada vacation. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. Hurghada private transfers are available upon request to go through the city.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy your free day during your Egypt budget tour Cairo Luxor Aswan Red Sea 12 days. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request to make your Red Sea holiday even more enjoyable.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your 12 day Egypt low cost travel package gives you a choice to stay in Hurghada today if your flight tomorrow is in the late afternoon or to travel by road to Cairo for a night before your flight home.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Conclude your 12-day Egypt budget tour with a transfer to Cairo Airport from Hurghada or from your hotel in Cairo for final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
