๐ŸŒ Best 12 Days Budget Egypt Tour โ€“ Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada Holiday

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Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Availability
Everyday except the peak periods
Destinations
Cairo / Giza / Aswan / Luxor / Hurghada
Tour Type
Private Tour
English Speaking Guide

Included

โœˆ๏ธ Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure at Egyptian airports.
๐ŸŽ“ Private, professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the tour
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ All entrance fees to the included sightseeing attractions.
๐Ÿš— All transfers and transportation as per the itinerary in a private, deluxe, air-conditioned vehicle.
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Meals โ€“ Provided as mentioned in the itinerary
๐Ÿ’ง Bottled water during the tour
โœˆ๏ธDomestic flight ticket Cairo / Aswan.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ04 nightsโ€™ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ03 nights` accommodation in 5 stars Nile Cruise on Full Board basis. (3 meals only included)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ01 nightsโ€™ accommodation in in Luxor on Bed and breakfast basis.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ03 nightsโ€™ accommodation in Hurghada on Half Board basis. (Breakfast & Dinner)
๐Ÿงพ Taxes โ€“ All applicable taxes included

Excluded

โœˆ๏ธ International Airfares โ€“ Not included
๐Ÿ›‚ Egypt Entry Visa โ€“ Travelerโ€™s responsibility
๐Ÿ’ต Personal Expenses โ€“ Laundry, telephone calls, and other incidentals
๐Ÿ™ Tipping โ€“ For guides, drivers, and Nile Cruise crew
๐Ÿน Beverages โ€“ Drinks on board the cruise and during meals
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Optional Tours โ€“ Not included in the package
๐Ÿงณ Travel insurance

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Egypt

Arrival to Egypt

Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Welcome Drink

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Day 2: ๐Ÿบโœจ Ancient Pyramids & Modern Wonders ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ

Included Activities: The Pyramid Complex โ€“ The Valley Temple โ€“ The Great Sphinx โ€“ The Grand Egyptian Museum

At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to the great Pyramids area which includes:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.

The Great Pyramid (Extra Ticket to go inside)

The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory.

The Magical Sphinx

Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, itโ€™s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.

The Valley Temple

It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The museum houses a collection of the most valuable Egyptian artifacts ever from various periods of the Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Coptic Egypt, with an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts, including at least 20,000 that will be displayed for the first time ever, including the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces. The Tut collection is on display in a 7,500 m2 section of the museum. Rare pieces that have been restored will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the restoration of which cost $5 million, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu), and the collection of Yuya and Thuyu (parents of Queen Tiye).

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

3

Day 3: โœˆ๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ Cairo to Aswan Luxury Escape | Flight, Day Tour ๐Ÿšขโœจ

Included Activities: Aswan High Dam โ€“ Philae Island Temples โ€“ the Unfinished Obelisk

A new day starts with breakfast, and then you will be driven catch your flight to Aswan where your guide will take you to see the High Dam, the Temples of Philae, the unfinished Obelisk, check in your Nile cruise and have lunch and then visit The Nubian village and the Botanical Island. Your visit includes:

Aswan High Dam

At Aswan High Dam, youโ€™ll hear from your tour guide the whole story of its construction and how it helped the Egyptians a lot to improve their economic and social state. Then, youโ€™ll move to witness the miraculous.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk was supposed to be standing in front of Hatshepsut Temple but some cracks happened to it which leads Queen Hatshepsut to order her men to move it to Aswan and it is characterized with its majestic size.

Philae Temples

Philae Temple was constructed in 690 B.C and it had been relocated with the help of the UNESCO because it was in great danger from the High & Low Dams of Aswan. It was dedicated to goddess Isis.

Optional Tour to the Nubian Village & The Botanical Island

Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations, traveling by felucca sailboat or modern motorboat, you'll meet locals, visit a traditional house, drink tea, and have free time to explore villages independently while Kitchenerโ€™s Island, to the west of Elephantine Island, was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. Kitchener turned the entire island into the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, importing plants from the Far East, India and parts of Africa.

After the end of the tour, you will be driven to your 5 stars Nile Cruise where you will have your lunch meal and make your check in then the rest of the day is yours. Dinner will be served onboard and overnight in Aswan.

Overnight in Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

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Day 4: ๐ŸŠKom Ombo Discovery: Crocodile God Temple & Return to Nile Cruise ๐ŸŠ

Included Activities ( The Temple Of Kom Ombo)

Enjoy sun bathing and tea time on the deck of the Cruise. Once a shore you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. After this great visit you will return back to the cruise for your dinner being served as it sails majestically towards Edfu.

The temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo

The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180โ€“47 BC. Some additions to it were later made during the Roman period. The building is unique because its 'double' design meant that there were courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods.

After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while it sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: The Temple of Horus.

Optional Tour Abu Simbel Temples

Abu Simbel temple complex includes 2 individual temples that were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II. The great temple was built for the king himself to commemorate his coronation and his birthday and it has been built in a very impressive accurate way which makes the whole world await the Sun Festival that occurs only twice a year in the great temple of the Pharaoh to witness the miracle that occurs there. The smaller temple was built as a sign of love & appreciation from the king to his beloved queen Nefertari and she was the only wife of the king for whom he has built a temple.

Overnight in Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

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Day 5: ๐Ÿ›๏ธโœจ Temples of the Nile Day Tour ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿšข

Included Activities ( The Temple Of Horus โ€“ The Temple of Luxor)

You can enjoy an early breakfast. Once the boat is moored you will visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt: The Temple of Horus. After your visit to this superb temple you will be taken back to the boat for your lunch while the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock to the city of Esna and continue sailing to Luxor.

Edfu Temple

Edfu temple which was dedicated to Horus, the son of Isis and Osiris and its walls are really impressive with its inscriptions and pictures showing Horus having his revenge from Seth the brother of his father Osiris. It is the best preserved and most complete in Egypt temple and second largest after Karnak.

After your visit to this superb temple, you will be taken back to the boat in plenty of time before it departs Edfu and sets sail for Esna. Once you reach Esna you will watch as it sails through the Esna locks. Once through the locks, the boat continues on its course towards Luxor, once the boat is moored you will visit the Temple of Luxor. Then return back to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

The temple of Luxor

The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important festivals and one of the best temples which you will visit. Itโ€™s one of the most important and famous ancient Egyptian temples, located in the city of Luxor, which is about 700 km from Cairo, itโ€™s an important tourist destination for its monuments and its distinctive weather, which makes it a wonderful destination for tourists from all over the world.

After the visit, you will be taken back to the boat for your dinner while after dinner you can go out or you can rest in the cruise.

Optional Tour Sound & light show in Karnak

Enjoy Luxor Tours Watching Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show on the east bank illuminated at night with an audio-visual show that will explain how the temple was built and what life was like in Ancient Egypt. We will give you the chance to discover how life has been thousands of years ago? You will know about them through the splendid Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temples. This spectacle will take about 75-minute first takes you around the temple grounds, and finally, the last act is played while you are seated along the Great Sacred Lake. The performance relates the history of Luxor as the capital of the ancient world.

Overnight in Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

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Day 6: ๐Ÿบโœจ Luxor Royal Treasures Tour ๐Ÿ‘‘๐ŸŒ„

Included Activities: Hatshepsut Temple โ€“ Colossi of Memnon โ€“ 3 tombs in the Valley of the Kings tombs of (Merenptah โ€“ Ramses III โ€“ Tausert and Seth Nakht โ€“ Karnak Temples)

Morning time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan after having your breakfast, then drive you to Luxor hotel to check in and have some rest then take the chance to enjoy the exploration of the ancient city of Luxor and its impressive architectural heritage monuments, starting with:

The Complex of Karnak Temples

Built over two millennia between the years of around 2200 and 360 BCE, Karnak is a massive Ancient Egyptian temple complex that was one of the country's most important places of worship under the rules of Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramesses II and Ramesses III.

The Valley of the Kings

The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egyptโ€™s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550โ€“1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals.

The Tomb of King Merenptah

ย The second-largest tomb in the valley, Merenptahโ€™s tomb has been open since antiquity and has its share of Greek and Coptic graffiti. Floods have damaged the lower part of the walls of the long tunnel-like tomb, but the upper parts have well-preserved reliefs. The corridors are decorated with the Book of the Dead, the Book of Gates and the Book of Amduat. Beyond a shaft is a false burial chamber with two pillars decorated with the Book of Gates.

The Tomb of King Ramses III

One of the most popular tombs in the valley, KV 11 is also one of the most interesting and best preserved. Originally started by Sethnakht (1186โ€“1184 BC), the project was abandoned when workers hit the shaft of another tomb (KV10). Work resumed under Ramses III (1184โ€“1153 BC), the last of Egyptโ€™s warrior pharaohs, with the corridor turning to the right, then left. It continues deep (125m overall) into the mountain and opens into a magnificent eight-pillared burial chamber.

The Tomb of King Ramses IV

ย Originally intended to be much larger, KV 2 was cut short at 89m on the early death of the pharaoh (1147 BC) and a pillared hall was converted to be the burial chamber. The sarcophagus is in place with a magnificent goddess Nut filling the ceiling above it. Close to the entrance of the valley, this tomb was opened in antiquity and inhabited (there is Greek, Roman and Coptic graffiti), and used as a hotel by many 18th- and 19th-century visitors.

The Temple of Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut (c.1473โ€“1458 BC), the queen who became Pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsutโ€™s temple, Djeser-djeseru โ€œthe Holy of Holiesโ€ was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.

The Colossi of Memnon

These two faceless colossi (the plural of colossus, which just means larger-than-life statue) are the first thing visitors see when they reach the west bank of the Nile opposite Luxor. This isn't surprising when you hear their dimensions: they tower 60 feet (18 m) above the plains and are estimated to weigh an enormous 720 tons each.

Lunch will be served at a high-quality restaurant then proceed driving your hotel in Luxor and overnight

Overnight in Luxor Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 7: ๐ŸŒด Luxor to Hurghada Transfer โ€“ From Ancient Wonders to Red Sea Paradise

๐ŸŒด Luxor to Hurghada Transfer โ€“ From Ancient Wonders to Red Sea Paradise

Enjoy a comfortable transfer from Luxor to Hurghada as you travel from the land of ancient pharaohs to the stunning Red Sea coast. Relax during the journey and prepare to experience Hurghadaโ€™s beautiful beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant seaside atmosphere.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

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Day 8: Red Sea Indulgence: Luxury Leisure Day in Hurghada

Red Sea Indulgence: Luxury Leisure Day in Hurghada

Unwind in pure elegance with a full day at leisure in Hurghada. Bask under the golden sun, stroll along pristine beaches, explore vibrant markets, or elevate your day with world-class water sports on the crystal-clear Red Sea. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, this luxurious escape offers the perfect balance of comfort, freedom, and unforgettable seaside charm.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

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Day 9: Red Sea Indulgence: Luxury Leisure Day in Hurghada

Red Sea Indulgence: Luxury Leisure Day in Hurghada

Unwind in pure elegance with a full day at leisure in Hurghada. Bask under the golden sun, stroll along pristine beaches, explore vibrant markets, or elevate your day with world-class water sports on the crystal-clear Red Sea. Whether you seek relaxation or adventure, this luxurious escape offers the perfect balance of comfort, freedom, and unforgettable seaside charm.

Overnight in Hurghada Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

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Day 10: ๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hurghada to Cairo Transfer โ€“ From the Red Sea to Egyptโ€™s Timeless Capital

๐Ÿ™๏ธ Hurghada to Cairo Transfer โ€“ From the Red Sea to Egyptโ€™s Timeless Capital

Enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer from Hurghada to Cairo as you leave the beautiful Red Sea coast behind and head toward Egyptโ€™s vibrant capital. Relax during the journey and get ready to discover Cairoโ€™s ancient wonders, lively streets, and unforgettable cultural treasures.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

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Day 11: ๐Ÿ•Œโœจ Islamic Cairo Heritage Tour Experience ๐ŸŒŸ

Included Activities: Citadel, Sultan Hassan, Al-Refai Mosques & Khan El Khalili

Discover the majestic beauty of Islamic Cairo with a fascinating visit to the historic Cairo Citadel and the magnificent Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan alongside the elegant Al-Rifa'i Mosque. Admire stunning Islamic architecture, rich royal history, and breathtaking panoramic views while exploring some of Cairoโ€™s most iconic heritage landmarks.

The Citadel of Cairo

Salah Al-Deen (known as Saladin to European historians) overthrew the Fatimid dynasty in 1171 AD, establishing the new Sunni Ayyubid Caliphate. Given the threat of invasion by European crusader armies, Saladin decided to improve the fortifications of the city and in 1176 AD he began construction of a wall that would encircle both Al-Qahira (today Islamic) and Fustat (Old Cairo). Saladinโ€™s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdin Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870โ€™s.

Mohamed Ali Mosque

The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah alโ€‘Din alโ€‘Ayyubi (Saladin) in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha (1220โ€“1264 AH/1805โ€“1848 AD), the founder of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1220โ€“1372 AH/1805โ€“1953 AD), on the site of Mamluk palaces. He had these demolished to make room for his new building, which is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls. The mosqueโ€™s twin minarets are the highest in all of Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters.

Sultan Hassan & Elrefai Mosques

It is one of the largest and architecturally exquisite mosques in all of Egypt. It was commissioned by the Mamluk sultan Hasan ibn al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qalawun sometime between 757 AH/1356 AD and 764 AH/1362 AD, and is located at the end of Muhammad Ali Street, opposite its nineteenth century neighbor al-Rifaโ€™i mosque in Salah al-Din Square.ย 

Muizz St & Khan El Khalili

Afterward, dive into the lively heart of Cairo at the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This historic market is one of the oldest bazaars in the Middle East and remains a vibrant center of culture and local life.

Here, narrow streets overflow with colorful lanterns, handmade crafts, perfumes, spices, jewelry, and authentic Egyptian souvenirs. In addition, the market is filled with traditional cafรฉs where you can relax and enjoy Egyptian tea or fresh mint drinks while soaking in the lively atmosphere. Without a doubt, Khan El Khalili offers the perfect place to experience the true spirit of Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Day 12: We will miss you

Fly back home

Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Prices & Accommodation

Silver

MAY - SEP

Per Person in a Single Room $2,753.00
Per Person in a Double Room $1,691.00
Per Person in a Triple Room $1,488.00

OCT - APR

Per Person in a Single Room $3,166.00
Per Person in a Double Room $1,944.00
Per Person in a Triple Room $1,712.00

Optional Extras

Karnak Sound & Light Show / person $0.00

Pyramids Camel Ride / person $20.00

Hot Air Balloon / person $65.00

Great Pyramid entry ticket / person $32.00

Tour to Abu Simbel / person $125.00

Nubia Village / person $50.00