6 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 6-day Egypt budget tour.

Meals Plan: No Meals Included

Your actual Egypt budget tour 6 days 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 Station to board your sleeper train to Luxor.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train

You will spend the next two days of your 6 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor. Meet your guide at Luxor Train Station to commence your tour. 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 the 18^th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE). The temple was expanded by the 19^th 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 to your hotel for a free evening in Luxor.

Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train

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 suggest 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.

Meals Plan: Breakfast at the hotel & Dinner on the train

Today, your Cairo Alexandria Luxor budget tour takes you Alexandria. So, you will take a transfer from Giza Train Station 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 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 affordable 6 day Egypt tour.

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

Enjoy a spiritual day with your budget Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor. 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 6-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