Egypt Solo Budget Tour With Nile Cruise In 8 Days

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 solo budget tour with Nile cruise, unraveling ancient mysteries, and soaking in the sun-kissed charm of Egypt.

Welcome to the land of pharaohs, pyramids, and the Nile!  Your journey begins in Cairo, where the ancient whispers in the very stones. You will start with a bang, visiting the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza. Stand before these colossal monuments, dwarfed by their scale and awestruck by their mystery. Explore the Pyramid of Khufu, the only remaining wonder of the ancient world, and delve into the fascinating history of their construction and purpose.

Next, you journey to the Sphinx, guardian of the pyramids and keeper of countless secrets. Its enigmatic gaze will follow us as we learn about its role in ancient Egyptian mythology and its enduring allure.

But you exploration of pharaohs’ tombs doesn’t end there. You will head to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first-ever pyramid built. This architectural marvel, a testament to human ingenuity, lays the foundation for all the pyramids that followed.

As the sun dips behind the desert sands, You will board a sleeper train to Aswan to begin your 3-night solo Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.

Amazing Nile cruise vacation awaits! Your 8 days solo Egyptian budget tour embarks on a mesmerizing journey through history! For four glorious days, your comfortable Nile cruise will be your haven, gliding past ancient temples, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Prepare to witness the timeless dance of sun and sand, where each bend in the Nile unveils a new chapter in Egypt’s story.

Our guide will meet and assist at Aswan Railway to commence your tour. Explore the highlights 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.

Transfer to your Nile River cruise ship. Free evening, you can discover the city of Aswan. 

Optional tour: Nubian Village tour

This morning, you have the freedom to choose your own adventure. Sleep in, sip coffee on the sundeck, or join us on an optional excursion to the awe-inspiring temples of Abu Simbel. 

Later, around lunchtime, your majestic Nile cruise ship will set sail for the charming town of Kom Ombo. Prepare to be mesmerized by its twin temple, a unique architectural wonder dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Built over centuries by several pharaohs and emperors, the temple is a fascinating blend of history and mythology. Explore its intricate reliefs, hidden shrines, and colossal statues, and imagine the rituals and ceremonies that once took place within its walls.

Before returning to your floating home, delve into the intriguing Crocodile Museum. Learn about the Nile’s fascinating reptilian residents, their role in ancient Egyptian culture, and even see mummified crocodiles preserved for over 2,000 years.

Return back to the Nile cruise ship to glide onward to Edfu, where you will spend the night lulled by the gentle rhythm of the Nile. Get ready for another day filled with ancient wonders and captivating stories tomorrow!

Before/after 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, none of its elements are missing but the Sacred Lake and two obelisks. The Sacred Lake was on the east side of the temple but now vanished under the city’s modern houses. The two obelisks were located in front of the main gate of the temple. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. 

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.

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.

Transfer to Luxor Railway to board your sleeper train back to Cairo. 

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor

Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on two floors of the museum.

From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel. You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan el Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Then return to your hotel for the final night of your Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise in 8 days.

Your 8-day Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise adventure culminates in a smooth transfer back to Cairo Airport, memories overflowing your suitcase like ancient treasures. It is sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.