5 Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo, Alexandria And Luxor

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 5-day Egypt budget tour. 

Meals Plan: No Meals Included

Your actual 5-day Egypt tour package 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 continue 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 Railway to board your sleeper train to Luxor.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train

Another great day of your Egypt budget tour 5 days in Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide to commence your Luxor highlights tour. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Our tour guide will recommend the best three tombs to visit. Then proceed to the unique Hatshepsut Temple. Its grand terraces, cliffside setting, and elegant design make it a highlight of any Luxor tour. Continue for a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood on Luxor’s west bank for thousands of years. 

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your tour to the impressive Temple of Karnak. Karnak Temple is the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt and one of Luxor’s most remarkable sights. Its giant columns, sacred halls, and detailed carvings reveal the grandeur of the pharaohs and the power of ancient Thebes. End your Luxor tour at the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple is beautifully set in the heart of Luxor on the east bank of the Nile. Then, transfer to Luxor railway to board your sleeper train back to Cairo.

Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train, Lunch at a restaurant & Dinner on the train

Embark on a scenic journey from Giza Railway to the enchanting City of Alexandria, marking another delightful day in your 5-day Egypt itinerary. 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 highlights by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo for the final night of your budget Egypt vacation 5 days.

Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train & Lunch at a restaurant

Enjoy a spiritual day with your affordable 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.

Finally, shop at the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Filled with colorful shops, traditional crafts, spices, jewelry, and local souvenirs. Then, conclude your 5-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