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Enjoy a thrilling 15 day Egypt budget tour with Egypt Best Vacations. This affordable journey blends ancient wonders, Nile Valley treasures, and Red Sea relaxation. It is perfect for travelers who want a rich Egypt experience without overspending.
Your Egypt 15 day budget itinerary begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Explore the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum and discover priceless ancient treasures. Then, enjoy Alexandria’s coastal charm before taking the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan.
In Aswan, visit the beautiful Philae Temple and the High Dam. You will also explore the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s greatest ancient sites. Continue your affordable Egypt itinerary from Aswan to Luxor. Stop at Kom Ombo and Edfu temples along the way.
Luxor adds another powerful chapter to your 15 day Egypt budget tour. Walk through the Valley of the Kings. Visit Karnak Temple and admire the legacy of the pharaohs. Every site brings you closer to the heart of ancient Egypt. After days of discovery, travel to Hurghada for a relaxing Red Sea stay. Enjoy golden beaches, warm sunshine, and clear waters. This budget Red Sea holiday gives your trip the perfect balance of culture and leisure.
With carefully selected budget hotels, guided sightseeing, and smart transport options, this affordable 15 day Egypt tour package offers great value. Join Egypt Best Vacations and enjoy Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada in one unforgettable journey. This 15 day Egypt budget tour is your chance to see Egypt’s highlights, save money, and create memories for life.
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 15-day Egypt budget tour.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Egypt 15 day budget itinerary begins when our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to 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 affordable 15 day Egypt 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, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your cheap 15 day Egypt travel package shifts to 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 to Alexandria wonders by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Step beyond the famous Pyramids of Giza and unlock Egypt’s deeper secrets with a captivating Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour. Begin your journey in Saqqara, home of the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s oldest stone monument. Discover how Saqqara became the blueprint for pyramid construction.
Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where history comes alive among open-air statues and colossal masterpieces. Stand before the legendary fallen statue of Ramses II and explore the treasures that once watched over the heart of the Old Kingdom. Your adventure concludes in Dahshur, a tranquil desert site that showcases the evolution of pyramid engineering. Marvel at the Bent Pyramid and the perfectly crafted Red Pyramid, enjoying quiet moments away from the crowds. Then, transfer to Giza Train Station to board your sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals Plan: Breakfast at the hotel & Dinner on the train
A new chapter of your 2 weeks Egypt budget tour begins. Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide to commence your tour to Aswan wonders. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, which was built during the Greco-Roman era. Philae Temple 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
Venture to Abu Simbel to visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. 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 travel back to Aswan for a free evening.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
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 Egypt budget vacation 15 days. Then, head to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Today, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep in the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs at the Valley of the Kings, and your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the open ones to visit. From the magnificent Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who ruled as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You end your tour at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Back to your hotel for a free evening.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Breakfast at the hotel then begin your Luxor East Bank tour. Explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Then, transfer to Hurghada to spend your next four days of your cheap Cairo Luxor Aswan Hurghada tour. Enjoy some relaxation on the crystal Red Sea beaches.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
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 your free day with your 15 day Cairo Luxor Aswan Hurghada itinerary. 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. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your Cairo to Hurghada budget tour package gives you a choice to stay in Hurghada today if your flight tomorrow is in the late afternoon or to travel to Cairo for a night before your flight home.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Conclude your 15-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
All our prices are in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges. We accept USD, Euros, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD.
The starting price is for one adult in a twin room on a group tour. It shows the lowest price during the low season. There’s a single supplement for single accommodation.
Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.
Here is a suggested tipping list:
Driver – full day $3-5 per person per day.
Driver – transfer $1-3 per person per day.
Tour guide – full day $15-20 per person per day.
Tour guide – half day $10-15 per person per day.
Representative / tour leader $3-5 per person per day.
Nile cruise crew $5–10 per person per night paid at the end of the cruise.
Felucca cruise crew $3–5 per person per night paid at the end of the cruise.
Dahabiya Nile cruise crew $10-20 per person per night at the end of the cruise.
Sleeper train $1 per person to be paid when you get off.
We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.
A deposit between 25-50% is required to secure your booking through a payment link. The remaining balance will also be paid through payment links.
We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want
Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:
These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.
Other personal expenses during your trip may include:
The best times for budget travel are the shoulder seasons (March-April and October-November), which offer a good balance of pleasant weather and lower prices than the peak winter months. For the absolute cheapest deals, consider the off-season (June-September). It is very hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but you’ll find significant discounts on tours and hotels.
Short 4-day budget tours (e.g., Cairo & Luxor): from about $600 USD per person in a single room.
5-day budget budget tours: often start around $650 USD per person in a single room.
6-7 day Egypt budget tours: generally $700 – $800 USD depending on included activities like Nile or felucca cruises.
8-10 day budget tours: typically $900 – $1000 USD per person in a single room.
10+ day extended budget tours: often $12,00 USD+ for 10–15 days with more inclusions.
Egypt Best Vacations budget tours include accommodation in 3★ hotels. Our Egypt budget tours include daily breakfast, and guided sightseeing tours. They also include transportation between major cities and attractions. As well as entrance fees to the main archaeological sites, and the services of a licensed local tour guide.
All of our Egypt budget tours also include airport pick-up and drop-off. Air-conditioned vehicles for transfers, and assistance from a local representative during your stay. Some itineraries include a sleeper train between Cairo and Upper Egypt or a short Nile cruise segment. Certain meals, especially breakfast and sometimes lunch during full-day tours are often covered. While dinners are usually left open so travelers can explore local restaurants independently.
Yes. Egypt Best Vacations operates as a licensed Egyptian travel company, working with professional tour guides, certified drivers, and regulated transport services. Safety standards are followed on all organized tours.
Our cheap Egypt tours visit well-established, heavily monitored destinations such as, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada. These are Egypt’s main tourism corridors and are considered the safest parts of the country for visitors.
Every tour includes knowledgeable guides who:
Manage timing and logistics
Help you avoid tourist scams
Offer assistance in crowded areas
Provide support in case of emergencies
You are never left navigating major sites alone unless it’s scheduled free time.
Transportation is provided by licensed drivers using air-conditioned vehicles. For longer distances, organized train services will be arranged.
Even on safe budget tours:
You may experience persistent vendors near major attractions.
Tipping (baksheesh) is customary.
Crowded sites require awareness of personal belongings.
These are normal travel experiences, not safety threats.
Egypt Best Vacations provide small budget tours with maximum 16 people per group. This smaller group size ensures a more personal, comfortable, and well-organized travel experience while still keeping costs affordable. Small groups also enhance safety and service quality. Your tour guide can give more individual attention, answer questions in detail, and respond quickly if assistance is needed.
In addition, transportation is more comfortable, as smaller vehicles are used instead of large tour buses. This allows smoother access to historic areas and city streets, especially in busy destinations like Cairo and Luxor. With Egypt Best Vacations, you get the advantage of a budget-friendly price without sacrificing organization, comfort, or personal attention.
You’ll generally get better rates by booking at least 2–3 months in advance, and even earlier for peak months (October–April).
During high season, demand increases significantly for popular destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, as well as for Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan. Hotels and cruise cabins often sell out quickly, especially from November through March when the weather is cooler and ideal for sightseeing.
Early booking also allows more time to arrange visas, travel insurance, and international flights at competitive prices. If you are planning to travel during Christmas, New Year, or Easter, it’s highly recommended to book 4–6 months in advance, as these dates are considered peak holiday periods in Egypt.
Yes, most travelers require a visa to enter Egypt. Many nationalities can obtain an Egyptian tourist visa on arrival at major international airports such as Cairo International Airport, or apply in advance through the official Egyptian e-visa portal online (requirements vary by country).
The single-entry tourist visa is typically valid for 30 days. It is recommended to ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your arrival date and has at least one blank page for the visa stamp. Travelers from certain countries may need to apply for a visa through an Egyptian embassy before departure, so checking official government sources prior to travel is always advised.
Egypt Best Vacations budget tours cover the main wonders of Egypt as:
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, refillable water bottle, modest clothing for religious sites, and a power adapter (Egypt uses types C & F) are essential.
You may also want to pack:
Lightweight, breathable clothing (especially for visits to Luxor and Aswan, where temperatures can be high).
A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings in winter, particularly in Cairo.
Sunglasses with UV protection to handle the bright desert sun.
A small backpack for daily excursions to carry water and essentials.
Personal medications and basic first-aid items.
A scarf or shawl (useful for mosque visits or added sun protection).
Swimwear if your tour includes the Red Sea or a hotel pool.
A portable phone charger or power bank for long sightseeing days.
Packing smart helps you stay comfortable during long temple visits, museum tours, and desert excursions while keeping your luggage light and manageable.
In big cities like Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria, as well as in most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, credit and debit cards are usually accepted.
However, in smaller towns, local cafés, bazaars, souvenir stalls, taxis, and traditional markets, cash is strongly preferred, especially in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). Many small vendors do not have card machines, and some may charge an extra fee for card payments.
It’s a good idea to carry small denominations for tips, entrance fees to minor sites, snacks, and local transportation. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, making it easy to withdraw local currency when needed. Read our article for more about how to pay in Egypt.
