Cairo beckons! Meet our welcoming Egypt Best Vacations representative at the airport. They will handle arrival procedures and whisk you to your hotel, where your Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise begins.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
The start of your comprehensive 7-day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise unfolds as our professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to initiate your exploration of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and 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 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 to begin your 3-night Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the train
Prepare to set sail on a timeless adventure! For four dazzling days, your budget Egypt tour with Nile cruise unfolds aboard a Nile River cruise.
Our guide will meet and assist at Aswan Railway to commence your Aswan tour. Explore the wonders of the beautiful City of Aswan. Visit the High Dam, a great engineering feat of 1960s, to generate electricity and to stop floods. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Philae. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and dedicated to Isis, goddess of Magic and Love in ancient Egypt. End your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Nile River cruise ship. Free evening, you can discover the city of Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise
Enjoy a free morning or join us on an optional tour to the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel.
Your River Nile cruise ship will set sail to Kom Ombo around the lunchtime. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of gods Horus, and Sobek. The temple was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. 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. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum before you go back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before 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 7 day Egypt Nile cruise budget tour. Take your carriage back to your Nile River cruise ship to set sail to Luxor via the lock of Esna.
As Luxor rises from the Nile’s embrace, prepare to be swept away by its ancient magic. Today, you stand face-to-face with two colossal testaments to Egypt’s enduring faith: the impressive Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple. As the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows on the ancient stones, return to your Nile cruise ship. Savor the memories of today’s epic encounters, knowing that tomorrow, Luxor’s wonders await you yet again.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, followed by Luxor West Bank tour. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. There are 65 tombs there, and your guide will recommend the best three are open 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 with a photo stop at the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Then, transfer to Luxor Railway to board your sleeper train back to Cairo.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the cruise & Dinner on the train
Enjoy a spiritual day with your affordable Egypt tour with Nile cruise. 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, conclude your Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise adventure with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
