8 Days Egypt and the Nile Cruise Budget Trip Package

Meet our representative early in the morning at your hotel to begin your Giza Pyramids tour. You’ll visit the three colossal pyramids at Giza, built for the Old Kingdom kings Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. You’ll also explore the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, believed to have been constructed for King Khafra. This is a great opportunity to ride camels around the pyramids and capture memorable photos with the assistance of a Bedouin guide.

Next, you’ll be transferred to Cairo downtown, specifically to the iconic Tahrir Square, to start your Egyptian Museum tour. Your private guide will provide fascinating insights into the many artifacts housed in the museum, which was established in 1902 and contains thousands of statues and coffins.

We’ll then head to Old Cairo for an enlightening Coptic Cairo tour. Visit the Hanging Church of the Holy Virgin Mary, one of the oldest Christian sites in Egypt, as well as the Cavern Church of Saint Sergius and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish place of worship in Egypt.

After your Cairo day trips, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.

Check out from your hotel in Cairo and be transferred to Cairo International Airport by a representative and vehicle provided by Cairo Top Tours. Fly to Luxor, where a representative will greet you upon arrival at Luxor Airport and transfer you to embark on your Nile cruise. Your cruise will start in Luxor and conclude in Aswan.

Begin your tours in Luxor with visits to the Temple of Luxor and Karnak Temple, two of the largest and most significant temples in ancient Egypt, built by various kings including Amenhotep III.

Enjoy a buffet lunch and dinner on board, followed by an overnight stay.

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast aboard the Nile cruise boat before meeting your guide to start your West Bank of Luxor tour. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece constructed by the famous 18th dynasty queen. Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to numerous rock-cut tombs of ancient Egyptian kings, and see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III.

Return to your cruise ship for the evening and enjoy an overnight stay on board.

Optional: Hot air balloon ride in Luxor.
 

Enjoy a buffet breakfast aboard the Nile River Cruise before preparing for the day’s excursions. Your expert Egyptologist guide will take you to explore the well-preserved Ptolemaic-style Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus, the protector of kingship in ancient Egyptian religion. After your visit, you’ll return to the ship and proceed to the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and Haroeris.

As the cruise continues towards Aswan, enjoy a lunch meal served on board. In the evening, savour a delicious dinner while watching a Nubian show. Overnight accommodation will be on your deluxe Nile cruise in Aswan.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast aboard the boat before travelling to the stunning city of Aswan. Here, you’ll visit the renowned Aswan High Dam, constructed to mitigate the impact of the Nile River's annual floods. Next, we’ll take you on a boat ride to explore the remarkable Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully situated on an island. Following this, we’ll proceed to the granite quarries to see the largest known obelisk, the Unfinished Obelisk, likely commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut.

After your Aswan sightseeing tours, your guide will transfer you back to the cruise ship.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board.

Today, you have a fantastic opportunity to visit the impressive Abu Simbel temples, built by Ramses II, either by land or by flight in the early morning (optional activity).

On the final day of your Nile River Cruise, enjoy a delicious breakfast before checking out from the cruise ship. Our representative will transfer you to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you'll be transported by private transfer to your hotel in Giza.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

You will be transferred to the airport based on your flight schedule for your departure. We hope you enjoyed our budget-friendly tours in Egypt and that you'll visit the land of the Pharaohs again!

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