Embark on an unforgettable 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise with Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned holiday brings together Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada in one exciting and affordable journey. If you are looking for a 13 day Egypt affordable tour with Nile cruise, this trip gives you history, culture, and Red Sea relaxation at excellent value.
Your 13 day Egypt budget tour Cairo Nile cruise Hurghada begins in Cairo. Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then travel to Alexandria to discover some of the city’s top attractions, including the Roman Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay. This adds more depth to your 13 day Egypt itinerary with Nile cruise and Hurghada.
Next, board the sleeper train to Aswan and begin your 3 night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. This 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise and Hurghada includes some of Upper Egypt’s finest sites. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, admire the Temple of Edfu, and explore the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings. In Luxor, uncover the grandeur of Karnak Temple, one of the most impressive ancient sites in Egypt.
After your cruise, continue to Hurghada for relaxing days by the Red Sea. Enjoy the beach, sunshine, and colorful marine life. This 13 day Egypt budget tour with pyramids Nile cruise and Hurghada offers a perfect balance of discovery and rest.
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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 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise package 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
Your 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise and Hurghada is taking 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 to Alexandria highlights by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy a spiritual day with your 13 day Egypt affordable tour with Nile 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 cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast at the hotel & Dinner on the train
A fabulous Nile cruise vacation awaits! 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 13 day Egypt budget trip with Nile cruise and Red Sea on board a Nile River cruise.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise
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 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 Horusin 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 cheap 13 day Egypt tour with Nile 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. 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 cheap Egypt Nile cruise and Hurghada tour 13 days. Enjoy some relaxation on the crystal Red Sea beaches.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request. Discover the beautiful city of Hurghada with our Hurghada day tours.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy a free day with your best 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise. 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
Enjoy your Red Sea holiday. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your 13 day Egypt low cost tour with Nile cruise gives you an option to stay in Hurghada if your international flight is in the afternoon the next 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 13 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise, so you will take you from Hurghada to Cairo Airport or get a transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport. It is sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
