Enjoy an unforgettable 9 day Egypt budget tour with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-crafted journey shows you Egypt’s top attractions at a great price. It is the perfect choice if you want a rich travel experience without stretching your budget.
Your 9 day Egypt budget tour package begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the remarkable treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. These famous sites give your budget Egypt itinerary 9 days a strong and exciting start.
Next, continue to Alexandria. Discover the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. This part of your Egypt budget vacation 9 days adds a beautiful coastal touch to your journey. It shows you another side of Egypt’s long history.
Then board the sleeper train to Aswan. Explore the beauty of Philae Temple and visit the breathtaking Abu Simbel Temples. This makes your 9 day Egypt tour with Abu Simbel even more rewarding. From Aswan, travel north toward Luxor. On the way, stop at the twin Temple of Kom Ombo and the grand Temple of Horus in Edfu. This Egypt budget trip with Edfu and Kom Ombo brings more depth to your adventure.
In Luxor, uncover the glory of ancient Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings and walk through the huge Karnak Temple complex. These legendary sites make your cheap 9 day Egypt tour package full of history and wonder.
This Cairo Alexandria Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan budget tour is a smart choice for value and variety. It blends pyramids, temples, Mediterranean charm, and timeless culture in one memorable holiday.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative of Egypt Best Vacations will meet and assist you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time and the beginning of your 9-day Egypt budget tour.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Cairo Alexandria Luxor Edfu Kom Ombo Aswan budget tour 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 ancient Egyptians 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
Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide to commence your tour. Explore Aswan wonders with your 9 day Egypt budget tour package. Visit the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats in the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. Philae Temple is one of Aswan’s most beautiful ancient sites, dedicated mainly to the goddess Isis. It stands on Agilkia Island and is famous for its elegant columns, detailed carvings, and stunning Nile setting.
End your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan reveals how ancient Egyptians carved massive stone monuments directly from the bedrock. It gives you a rare look at ancient building techniques and shows the enormous scale they planned for their obelisks. 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, return back to Aswan for a free evening.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Breakfast at the hotel, then travel by road 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, proceed 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 Alexandria Luxor and Aswan. Then, transfer to your hotel in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Experience an incredible day of your budget Egypt itinerary 9 days in Luxor to exploring its great wonders. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings. Here, the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried trying to be hidden from the Grave Robbers. There’re 65 tombs were discovered till now while Ramses VIII’s tomb is not found yet. Your guide will recommend the best three open tombs to visit. From the Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. You will end your tour at the Colossi of Memnon, which survived from the Temple of Amenhotep III.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. 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 to Cairo.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train
Enjoy a spiritual day with your affordable Egypt tour Cairo Alexandria Abu Simbel. From Giza Railway, 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 back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train
Alexandria awaits. 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 return back to Cairo for final night of your affordable 9 day Egypt tour.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Conclude your 9-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
