8 Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor And Aswan

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8 Day Egypt Budget Tour: Pharaoh’s Quest in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan

Enjoy an unforgettable 8 day Egypt budget tour with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned journey lets you see Egypt’s greatest highlights at a great price. It is the perfect choice if you want an affordable 8 day Egypt tour filled with history, culture, and timeless scenery.

Your 8 day Egypt budget tour package begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the stunning treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. These world-famous sites give your budget Egypt itinerary 8 days an exciting start.

Next, board the sleeper train to Aswan. Discover the lovely Philae Temple, one of Upper Egypt’s most charming landmarks. Then continue your Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan budget tour toward Luxor. On the way, visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple and the impressive Temple of Horus at Edfu.

In Luxor, uncover the glory of ancient Thebes. Explore the royal tombs at the Valley of the Kings and walk through the vast halls of Karnak Temple. This part of your Egypt budget vacation 8 days brings you face to face with Egypt’s greatest ancient wonders.

After Luxor, return by sleeper train to Cairo. Then head to Alexandria to complete your 8 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan. Visit the Roman Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean coast.

This cheap 8 day Egypt tour package blends famous attractions, rich heritage, and good value. It is a smart option for anyone looking for a memorable budget friendly Egypt tour package 8 days.

Price Includes

  • Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
  • 3-star hotel in Cairo on a Bed and Breakfast basis
  • 3-star hotel in Aswan on a Bed and Breakfast basis
  • 3-star hotel in Luxor on a Bed and Breakfast basis
  • 13 meals: 07 breakfasts, 04 lunches & 02 dinners
  • Entrance fees per the itinerary
  • Hotel picks up and drops off
  • Sleeper train tickets from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo on a half board basis
  • Licensed English speaking tour guides
  • All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Arrival visa
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks and meals when not included
  • Any optional tour
  • Travel insurance
Highlights of this 8-day Egypt budget tour
  • Visiting the only ancient wonder still standing, the Great Pyramid of Khufu when you visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the giant Sphinx
  • The fabulous contents of the impressive Grand Egyptian Museum
  • The stunning Roman Catacombs in Alexandria
  • Ponder over the ancient Egyptian afterlife and underworld at the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings
  • The largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple in Luxor
  • The beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, the Pearl of Egypt
Itinerary
8 Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor And Aswan

Day 1Arrive in Cairo, Egypt

Let the magic of Egypt unfold! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, ‘Egypt Best Vacations will be your first taste of Egyptian hospitality, helping you navigate formalities and delivering you to your hotel, where your 8-day Egypt budget tour officially begins.

Meals Plan: No Meals Included

Day 2Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM Museum

Your Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan budget tour kicks off as the our tour guide picks you up from your hotel, starting with a mesmerizing tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and GEM Museum. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

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 Aswan.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train

Day 3Aswan Tour

Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide to commence your Aswan tour. Explore the wonders of Aswan with your Egypt budget tour 8 days. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, which was built during the Greco-Roman era, and 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

Day 4Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor

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. Then, 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 budget tour to Cairo Luxor and Aswan. Then, transfer to your hotel in Luxor. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 5Luxor Highlights Tour

Brace yourself for an unforgettable day on your Luxor adventure! Get ready to explore some of Egypt’s best sights during this exciting tour of the city’s famous treasures. So, enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before visiting the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Then, proceed to the unique Hatshepsut Temple, the female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for a bout 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Then take a look at the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the massive Karnak Temple and majestic Luxor Temple. These two temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Then, transfer to Luxor Railway to board your sleeper train to Cairo. 

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train

Day 6Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili Tour

Experience a spiritual with your affordable 8 day Egypt tour. From Giza station, 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.

Finally, shop at the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Filled with colorful shops, traditional crafts, spices, jewelry, and local souvenirs. Then, head to you hotel in Cairo.

Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train

Day 7Alexandria Highlights Tour

Today, your cheap 8 day Egypt tour package 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 travel back to Cairo for the final night of your budget Egypt itinerary 8 days.

Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch 

Day 8End your 8-day Egypt budget tour

Conclude your 8-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

Things to Know

Pricing Policy

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

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.

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.

Children Policy

  • Children from 0-2 years pay 30% of the adult price.
  • Children from 3-5 years pay 40% of the adult price.
  • Children from 6-11 years pay 50% of the adult price.
  • Children from 12 years pay adult price.

Cancellation Policy

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.

  • From the date of booking up to 75 days before the date of your arrival, 10% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 74 and 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date, 50% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 14 and 08 days before your arrival date, 90% of the total tour price will be charged.
  • Between 07 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.

Deposit and Payment

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.

Travel Insurance

We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want

Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:

  • Walking inside the pyramids.
  • Tombs of Seti I and Ramses V in the Valley of the Kings
  • Entering the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

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:

  • Food tours and alcoholic beverages.
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
  • Visa fees and recreational activities.
  • Additional transportation.
  • Unexpected costs due to bad weather, flight cancellations, or extra hotel nights and meals.

FAQs

What is included in Egypt budget tours?

Our Egypt budget tours include accommodation, airport transfers, transportation between cities, guided sightseeing, and some meals. With Egypt Best Vacations, each package has its own inclusions, so you can easily review what is covered before you book.

Are Egypt budget tours safe?

Yes, Egypt budget tours are generally safe when you book with a reliable local tour operator. Egypt Best Vacations helps you travel with trusted drivers, quality hotels, and professional tour guides. So, you will explore Egypt with confidence.

Are Egypt budget tours safe?

Yes, Egypt budget tours are generally safe when you book with a reliable local tour operator. Egypt Best Vacations helps you travel with trusted drivers, quality hotels, and professional tour guides. So, you will explore Egypt with confidence.

Do Egypt budget tours include entrance fees?

All of our Egypt budget tours include entrance fees. At Egypt Best Vacations, the inclusions are clearly listed, which helps you know the total value of your trip before making a decision.

What kind of hotels are used in Egypt budget tours?

Our Egypt budget tours usually include clean, comfortable, and well-located 3-star hotels or similar budget-friendly stays. Some tours with Egypt Best Vacations may also offer hotel upgrades if you want extra comfort at a reasonable supplement.

Are domestic flights included in Egypt budget tours?

Egypt budget tours with Egypt Best Vacations do not include domestic flights. We use sleeper trains and overland transport, which offer a practical and budget-friendly way to travel between destinations.

Can I customize an Egypt budget tour?

Yes, many Egypt budget tours can be customized to match your needs. With Egypt Best Vacations, you can often adjust hotel level, transportation, number of days, or add extra tours to create the right trip for your budget.

Are meals included in budget tours?

This depends on the package. All of our Egypt budget tours include daily breakfast. While some may also include lunches or dinners during cruises or long travel days. Egypt Best Vacations always shows meal details in the itinerary so you know what to expect.

What are the best places covered in Egypt budget tours?

Our Egypt budget tours cover top attractions such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Aswan, and sometimes Alexandria or Hurghada. With Egypt Best Vacations, you can find short and long itineraries that combine Egypt’s famous landmarks with good value.

Are Egypt budget tours suitable for solo travelers?

Yes, Egypt budget tours are a very good choice for solo travelers because they include organized transport, guided visits, and local support. Egypt Best Vacations offers budget-friendly options that help solo visitors enjoy Egypt safely and comfortably.

What is the best time to book Egypt budget tours?

It is best to book several weeks or months in advance, especially if you plan to travel between October and April. Booking early with Egypt Best Vacations can help you secure better availability and more suitable hotel and transport options.

How many days do I need for an Egypt budget tour?

You can enjoy a short Egypt budget tour in 3 or 4 days if you want to focus on Cairo or Cairo and Luxor. For a fuller experience with Egypt Best Vacations7 to 10 days is often ideal because it gives you enough time to see Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan at a better pace.

Do Egypt budget tours include a tour guide?

Yes, all of our Egypt budget tours include a professional guide during the sightseeing part of the trip. At Egypt Best Vacations, guided visits help you understand the history of each site while making your tour more organized and enjoyable.

Can families join Egypt budget tours?

Yes, many Egypt budget tours are suitable for families, especially those that mix famous attractions with easy transportation. Egypt Best Vacations can help families choose itineraries that balance sightseeing, comfort, and value.

Will I have free time during the tour?

Yes, many Egypt budget tours include some free time for shopping, relaxing, or enjoying optional activities. Depending on the itinerary from Egypt Best Vacations, you may have time to explore local markets, enjoy a Nile view, or add extra excursions.

Why choose Egypt Best Vacations for Egypt budget tours?

Egypt Best Vacations offers Egypt budget tours that combine fair prices, trusted local service, and well-planned itineraries. You can enjoy Egypt’s top attractions, comfortable arrangements, and helpful support without stretching your travel budget too far.

Are Egypt budget tours worth it?

Yes, Egypt budget tours are a great option if you want to see the country’s most famous sites without paying for luxury travel. With the right plan from Egypt Best Vacations, you can enjoy strong value, good organization, and unforgettable experiences.

Can couples book Egypt budget tours?

Yes, couples can absolutely enjoy Egypt budget tours, whether for a short city break or a longer cultural holiday. Egypt Best Vacations can arrange affordable packages that give couples a memorable trip with excellent value.

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