Egypt Budget Tour With Nile Cruise In 11 Days

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Pharaohs & Nile: 11-Day Egypt Budget Adventure with Nile cruise

Welcome to the incredible “11-day Egypt Budget Tour with Nile Cruise” that allows you to explore the wonders of Egypt in 11 unforgettable days. This budget-friendly adventure combines the best of both worlds, offering you an immersive cultural experience along with a relaxing cruise along the legendary Nile River. Get ready to embark on a journey that will take you through time and unveil the treasures of ancient Egypt without breaking the bank.

Enjoy one of the best cheap Egypt tour packages. Begin your Egypt budget tour with Nile River cruise in 11 days package in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Take your sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the great sites along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae and the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple. Rove through the impressive Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

Venture from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the stunning Red Sea beaches. Travel from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your Egypt Budget Tour with Nile cruise in 11 days. This 11-day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty—at great value. An unforgettable adventure packed with rich experiences at an affordable price.

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
  • 5-star Nile cruise ship on a full-board basis for 03 nights
  • 3-star hotel in Hurghada on a bed and breakfast basis
  • 18 meals: 10 breakfasts, 04 lunches and 04 dinners
  • Hotel picks up and drops off
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan on a half board basis
  • Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada
  • Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo
  • Licensed English speaking tour guides
  • All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Arrival visa
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and drinks when not included
  • Any optional tour
  • Travel insurance
Highlights of this Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise in 11 days
  • 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 Egyptian Museum
  • The wonderful sunny beaches of the Red Sea and its awesome underwater world in Hurghada
  • Ponder over the ancient Egyptian afterlife and underworld at the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings
  • Sailing the peaceful Nile River from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star cruise ship for three nights
  • The largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple in Luxor
  • The beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, the Pearl of Egypt
Itinerary
Egypt Budget Tour With Nile Cruise In 11 Days

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt

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 Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise in 11 days. 

Meals Plan: No Meals Included

Day 2Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM Museum

Your actual Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise in 11 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. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). 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 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

Day 3Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili Tour

Following your breakfast at the hotel, 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 ChurchAbu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, a historical bazaar. Then, transfer to Giza Railway to board your sleeper train to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile River cruise.

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

Day 4Aswan Tour - Nile cruise Vacation

A fabulous Nile cruise vacation awaits! Upon arrival at Aswan railway, you will meet and assist by your guide to commence your tour to Aswan wonders. 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 Nile River cruise to spend your coming three nights of your Egypt Budget Tour with Nile cruise in 11 days on board a Nile River cruise.

Optional tour: Nubian Village tour

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

Enjoy a free morning onboard your cruise ship or join us on an early optional tour to the great temples of Abu Simbel.

Your Nile cruise ship will set sail to Kom Ombo around the lunchtime. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of  Horus and Sobek. 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, proceed to the nearby Crocodile Museum for a short visit, then back to the cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6Edfu - Esna - Luxor East Bank Tour

Before your breakfast you will take a Horse and Carriage to 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. Take your carriage back to your cruise ship to set sail to Luxor via the lock of Esna. Once, you reach Luxor, you will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These temples are connected by the Sphinxes Avenue and dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7Luxor West Bank Tour - Hurghada

Disembarkation, followed by Luxor West Bank tour. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Then proceed to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who served as a sole pharaoh for about 20 years. End your tour at the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Then, transfer to Hurghada to spend your next four days of your Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise in 11 days. Enjoy some relaxation on the crystal Red Sea beaches.

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Day 8Hurghada Day Tours

Enjoy a free day in Hurghada. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. 

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Day 9Hurghada Vacation

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

Day 10Travel back to Cairo

You have an option to stay your last night of your Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise in 11 days, in Hurghada if your international flight is in the afternoon of the following day. But, if your flight is in the early morning, then you will travel to Cairo to stay the night there.

Meals Plan: Breakfast Only

Day 11End of your Egypt Budget Tour with Nile cruise in 11 days

Unfortunately, it is the end of your Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise in 11 days. Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo Airport or a transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport. It is sad to leave, so ask our guides 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.

Tour Voucher

Once your tour is confirmed, we will send you an email with the final tour confirmation and a voucher to print and bring with you. This voucher will include all necessary details, such as customer care contact numbers, the tour operator’s information, and other relevant details for your convenience.

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.

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

Between 25-50% to secure your booking through a payment link. Payment can be made via credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa) through our VeriSign Secured payment system. The remaining balance must be paid in cash to our representative upon the start of your tour.

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 the Best Tour Operator for Egypt?

The best tour operator for Egypt depends on your preferences for experience, budget, and itinerary. These companies offer tailored Egypt vacation packages, with expert guides and well-planned itineraries. Egypt Best Vacations is a notable choice for those looking for personalized tours that cover a variety of Egypt’s top attractions, including historical sites, luxurious resorts, and unique cultural experiences.

Is Egypt Safe for Tourists?

Yes, Egypt is generally safe for tourists, especially in popular tourist areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, and Hurghada. However, like any destination, travelers should take standard safety precautions. It’s important to stay updated on local news, follow travel advisories, and avoid politically sensitive areas. Tourists are advised to stay in well-known hotels, use reputable tour operators, and be cautious of scams in busy areas. Overall, Egypt remains a popular and safe destination for travelers.

Are Private Tours in Egypt Worth It?

Yes, private tours in Egypt are worth it for many reasons. They offer a more personalized experience, allowing you to explore Egypt’s most famous sites, such as the Pyramids of Giza and the temples of Luxor, at your own pace. A private guide can provide in-depth historical insights and local knowledge, enriching the overall experience. Private tours also offer flexibility in terms of itinerary, making them an excellent option for those looking for a more tailored and exclusive experience in Egypt.

What Are the Must-See Sights in Egypt?

Egypt is home to many famous landmarks. Here are the must-see sights:

  • The Pyramids of Giza: The iconic Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure.
  • Luxor: Known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, featuring the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
  • The Grand Egyptian Museum (Cairo): home to thousands of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
  • Abu Simbel: Stunning temples carved into the mountains by Ramses II.
  • The Nile River: A cruise along the Nile offers a unique view of Egypt’s ancient sites and landscapes.
  • Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada: Famous for their beautiful beaches, coral reefs, and resorts.

Which Egypt Tour is Best?

The best Egypt tour depends on your interests. For a comprehensive experience, Nile River Cruises are incredibly popular as they combine sightseeing with relaxation. A tour that includes both Cairo and Luxor is ideal for history lovers, as these cities are home to the majority of Egypt’s ancient monuments. If you’re interested in exploring beyond the famous sights, a desert safari tour or a Red Sea beach holiday (including Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada) could be the best option for a balanced trip of culture, adventure, and relaxation. Ultimately, the best tour will match your interests, whether it’s history, adventure, or a mix of both.

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