Enjoy an unforgettable 11 day Egypt budget tour with cruise with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned journey lets you discover Egypt’s ancient wonders while keeping your holiday affordable. It is the perfect choice if you want history, culture, Nile sailing, and Red Sea relaxation in one trip. Our 11 day budget Egypt tour with cruise gives you great value and rich experiences from start to finish.
Your 11 day Egypt tour Cairo and Nile cruise begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. These iconic landmarks give your journey a spectacular start. Then board the sleeper train to Aswan to begin your 3 night Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor budget tour.
As you sail through Upper Egypt, discover some of the country’s most famous monuments. Visit the lovely Philae Temple in Aswan and continue to Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. In Luxor, explore the vast Karnak Temple, the beautiful Luxor Temple, and the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This part of your 11 day Egypt budget tour with 3 night Nile cruise brings ancient Egypt to life in a truly special way.
After your cruise, head to Hurghada for leisure by the Red Sea. This budget Egypt tour with cruise and Hurghada gives you time to relax on beautiful beaches and enjoy optional sea activities. It is a wonderful 11 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Nile cruise Hurghada that combines sightseeing with rest and sunshine.
This affordable 11 day Egypt tour with cruise is a perfect blend of history, scenic beauty, and beach relaxation. It is an ideal 11 day Egypt trip with cruise and Red Sea stay for anyone seeking a rich and budget-friendly Egypt adventure.
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 11 day budget Egypt tour with cruise.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Egypt budget tour with cruise 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
Enjoy a spiritual day with your 11 day Egypt budget package with cruise. 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.
Lose yourself in a labyrinth of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, vibrant alleyways brimming with spices, handcrafted treasures, and the cacophony of bartering vendors. Hunt for souvenirs, soak in the vibrant atmosphere, and let the spirit of this ancient market captivate you. 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
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. A beautiful temple was built during the Greco-Roman era. It was 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 affordable 11 day Egypt tour with cruise on board a Nile River cruise.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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
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. Visiting Edfu Temple adds a great value to your 11 day Egypt budget holiday with cruise. 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
Disembarkation, followed by Luxor West Bank 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. Your tour guide will recommend the best three tombs to visit. 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 11 day Cairo and Nile cruise budget tour. Enjoy some relaxation on the crystal Red Sea beaches.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
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
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
You have an option to stay your last night of your Cairo Nile cruise budget package 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
Unfortunately, it is the end of your 11 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise. 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
