Egypt Family Budget Tour
Overview
Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs. Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control. You can also enjoy the Egypt Best Vacation 8 Days 7 Nights and Egypt Attractions Budget Tour.
Tour Info
- Duration: 10 days , 9 nights
- Departure time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- Return time and location: In base all’accordo con il viaggiatore
- Package category: Budget Tours
Itinerary
Welcome to the land of the Egyptian Pharaohs. Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area, and customs formalities with ease. Afterwards, transfer to your Cairo hotel.
No doubt that the pyramids are at the top of the bucket list for millions of people worldwide. Our company will make your dream a reality. Listen to your guide talking about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses, mythology, and mummification. Your private Egyptologist guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain all the history and mysteries of the pyramids. Learn about the process of mummification. You will have full time to enjoy activities such as entering the chambers and visiting the Sun Boat Museum. Follow your guide’s steps to visit the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After having lunch in a local restaurant, you will return to the hotel.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza are iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, built as tombs for Pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. They showcase extraordinary engineering and remain one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world.
You will enjoy an interesting excursion to the Egyptian Museum, where you will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. The treasures found in King Tutankhamen’s tomb are among the top attractions. Your private live guide will explain the highlights and give you the chance to have some private free time to explore more of the museum. You will then visit the Royal Mummy Room, which contains the mummies of the great kings and queens of Ancient Egypt. Explore the Citadel of Salah el-Din and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. After this visit, enjoy an interesting tour of Khan El Khalili, the largest and oldest market in Cairo. Feel the warmth and hospitality of the locals while sitting with your guide and having a drink at Cairo’s oldest coffee shop: El Fishawy (1710). Although the market was once the best place for shopping and buying authentic Egyptian souvenirs, nowadays it is harder to find them, but your guide will advise you on what to do there. Ask your guide about bargaining methods in the market for an interesting experience. Overnight on the sleeper train.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. It includes treasures from the pharaohs, such as Tutankhamun’s golden mask, statues, mummies, and objects spanning thousands of years of Egyptian history.
The Citadel of Salah al-Din
The Citadel of Salah al-Din (Saladin Citadel) is located on Mokattam Hill in Cairo. It was built in the 12th century by the great leader Salah al-Din to protect the city from Crusader attacks.
The Citadel is one of the most important Islamic landmarks in Cairo, housing several mosques and museums — the most famous being the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a true symbol of the city.
From the Citadel, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Cairo and its surroundings.
Mosque of Mohamed Ali
he Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah al-Din in Cairo and is one of the most famous Islamic landmarks in Egypt and the Arab world.
It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha in the 19th century in memory of his son Tusun Pasha and stands as a magnificent example of Ottoman-style Islamic architecture.
The mosque is known for its large domes, slender minarets, and beautifully decorated marble interiors. It is one of Cairo’s most recognizable landmarks, visible from many parts of the city.
Khan El Khalili
Khan El Khalili is located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, near Al-Azhar Mosque, and is one of the oldest markets in the Middle East, dating back to the 14th century.
The bazaar is famous for its narrow alleys filled with shops selling antiques, jewelry, perfumes, spices, and traditional handmade crafts.
Khan El Khalili is a popular tourist destination that blends history with the vibrant atmosphere of old Cairo, and it is also known for its traditional cafés such as the historic El-Fishawy Café.
Upon arriving in Aswan, you will have free time to enjoy the Nubian atmosphere and culture, with the optional excursion to visit the spice market. Many optional tours are available upon request.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Nubian Village
The Nubian Village is located on the banks of the Nile near Aswan and showcases the culture and heritage of the Nubian people in Egypt. Visitors can stroll through colorful houses, learn about Nubian customs and traditions, watch traditional music and dance performances, and taste local Nubian cuisine.
You have free time in the morning. Go for an optional tour to Abu Simbel. (Highly recommended)
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Abu Simbel Temple
The Abu Simbel Temple is one of the greatest ancient Egyptian monuments, built by King Ramses II in the 13th century BC to honor himself and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The temple is famous for its massive rock-cut statues and was relocated in the 1960s to save it from Lake Nasser’s rising waters.
This morning we take a motorboat to cruise around and between the islands on the Nile, before stopping at Soheil Island to visit a local village and school (if open); sometimes there is even a local football game in action. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family, followed by a train journey north to Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. The 4,000-year-old site of ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, will be our base for the next three days.
After having your breakfast on the cruise, visit the Karnak and Luxor temples. Karnak is not just a temple; it is a complex of temples. The walls, columns, pylons, and murals recount the glorious history of the Pharaohs. With your private guide, you will receive full information about this great place of worship dedicated to the cult of Ra. In the evening, tour the Luxor Temple, which was once connected to Karnak through the Avenue of Ram-headed Sphinxes. It is a magnificent and impressive mixture of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods, with each era and its rulers leaving their mark and additions inside the temple.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor is the largest religious structure ever built. Dedicated mainly to the god Amun-Ra, it features massive columns, obelisks, and sacred lakes that reveal the power and devotion of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Luxor Temple
The Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile, was built to honor the rejuvenation of kingship and the god Amun-Ra. It is beautifully illuminated at night and connected to Karnak Temple by the Avenue of Sphinxes, symbolizing the glory of ancient Thebes.
On the West side of the Nile are the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Start with the Valley of the Kings; your guide will explain the most important stories of the place and recommend the best tombs to visit. Next, explore the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Your guide will explain the history of the temple before giving you free time to explore it yourself and take photos of the highlights. Finally, stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Then, on returning to the east bank, you will visit Karnak Temple. Board the train back to Cairo.
Meet and Pick Up
According to the arranged pick-up time, your tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your accommodation to pick you up and transfer you to visit the following sights.
The Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings in Luxor served as the royal burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom. It contains more than 60 tombs, including that of Tutankhamun, adorned with colorful wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, located at Deir el-Bahari on Luxor’s west bank, is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built into the cliffs, it honors one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs and is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.
The Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located on the west bank of Luxor. They once guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple and are famous for their impressive size and grandeur.
Transfer to your hotel in Cairo from the station, free day in Cairo
Our representative will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
- Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles.
- Accommodation in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor at a 5-star hotel, including breakfast.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan including English-speaking Egyptologist guides, all entrance fees, and transfers.
- Sleeper Train (Cairo-Aswan; Luxor-Cairo) & Seating Train (Aswan-Luxor).
- Aswan – boating on the Nile and visit to a Nubian island.
- Luxor – horse-drawn carriage to Luxor Temple.
- Portage when needed.
- All service charges and taxes.
Exclusions
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Camel rides around the pyramids area.
- Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids; the “Royal Mummies Room” at the Egyptian Museum; the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings.
- Optional night activities not included as part of the itinerary.
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Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount