Enjoy a memorable 8 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise by Egypt Best Vacations. This well-planned holiday combines the wonders of Cairo with a relaxing cruise from Aswan to Luxor. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking for an Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise that offers great value, rich history, and beautiful Nile scenery.
Your 8 day Cairo and Nile cruise budget tour begins in Cairo, where you will stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza. Explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. This exciting start gives your 8 day Egypt itinerary with Nile cruise a strong introduction to the magic of ancient Egypt. Next, board the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan and begin your budget Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Sail through the heart of Upper Egypt and discover some of the country’s most famous ancient sites. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae and the unique twin Temple of Kom Ombo. Continue to Edfu to explore the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Your Cairo Aswan Luxor budget tour with Nile cruise continues in Luxor, where you will uncover the secrets of ancient Thebes. Explore the Valley of the Kings and admire the grandeur of Karnak Temple. These world-famous landmarks make your affordable Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise even more rewarding.
This 8 day Egypt travel package with Nile cruise is ideal for you if you want a rich and affordable holiday. It is one of the best budget Egypt trips with pyramids and Nile cruise for discovering Egypt without overspending.
Skip the airport hassle and let Egypt’s magic begin! Your friendly “Egypt Best Vacations” representative will meet you with a smile and whisk you through arrival formalities. Relax and recharge at your hotel, knowing the adventure that awaits: 8 day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Embark on the commencement of your extensive 8 days Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise, as our seasoned tour guide collects you from your hotel. Your journey begins with an 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
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. Conclude your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Nile River cruise ship, your home for next three nights of your Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
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 is very intact, and fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Visiting Edfu Temple adds a great value to your budget Egypt tour with Nile cruise. 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 are seeing two important symbols of Egypt’s enduring faith. They are the impressive Karnak Temple and the grand 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 for the remaining chapter of your affordable Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the cruise & Dinner on the train
Enjoy a spiritual day with your cheap Egypt budget 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.
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 for the final night of your 8 day Cairo and Nile cruise budget tour.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
The conclusion of your 8-day Egypt budget tour with Nile cruise, involves a seamless transfer back to Cairo Airport, where memories overflow your suitcase like precious treasures. While bidding farewell is bittersweet, don’t hesitate to inquire with our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
