Egypt with Nile Cruise Budget Tour
Overview
Come and enjoy our Egypt with Nile Cruise budget tour to see the top attractions of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. You can also enjoy Egypt Best Vacation 8 Days 7 Nights and Egypt Family Budget Tour.
Tour Info
- Duration: 8 days , 7 nights
- Departure time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- Return time and location: Based on the agreement with the traveler
- 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.
You will start the tour with your private guide. Visiting the pyramids is, of course, at the top of the bucket list for millions of people worldwide. Our company will make your dream a reality. Listen to your guide talk 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. You will have full time for 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. Afterwards, visit one of the biggest museums in the world. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the masterpieces of the Egyptian Museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. Some artifacts date back over five millennia. The treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb are among the top attractions. Your private live guide will give you the chance for some private free time to explore more of the museum, and you may like to visit the Royal Mummy Room (upon request for extra cost). At the end of the tour, 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.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Located near the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest archaeological museums in the world and one of Egypt’s most important cultural projects. It houses thousands of artifacts that showcase the history of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the Greco-Roman era. The museum also contains the complete collection of King Tutankhamun and features stunning architecture that blends modernity with heritage.
After having breakfast at the hotel, fly to Luxor. Check in to your Nile 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 showcase 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 the Ram-headed Sphinxes. It is an impressive mixture of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods, each leaving its mark and additions inside the temple. Return to the Nile cruise.
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.
Visit the attractions of Luxor on the West side of the Nile: 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 site 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 pictures of the highlights. Finally, stop at the Colossi of Memnon. You will then return to the Nile cruise.
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
I Colossi di Memnone sono due enormi statue in pietra del faraone Amenhotep III, situate sulla riva occidentale di Luxor. Un tempo custodivano l’ingresso del suo tempio funerario e sono famosi per le loro dimensioni imponenti e la loro maestosità.
Start your day tour with Edfu Temple. The temple is dedicated to Horus, son of Osiris and Isis. The temple tells the myth of Horus avenging his father’s death against his uncle Seth, and the wall carvings are still in excellent condition. Leave Edfu for the second visit by sail, stopping at Kom Ombo to visit the dual temple. This site is dedicated to both Horus and Sobek. Horus is the falcon-headed god, while Sobek is the crocodile-headed god. Enjoy the story of the mummified crocodiles that are still kept in the temple sanctuary.
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.
Edfu Temple
The Temple of Edfu is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and is considered one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Built during the Ptolemaic period, it reflects the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture and religious traditions.
Kom Ombo Temple
The Temple of Kom Ombo is unique for its double design, dedicated to two gods—Horus the falcon and Sobek the crocodile. It overlooks the Nile and showcases beautiful reliefs depicting medicine, surgery, and daily life in ancient Egypt.
Your Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your Nile Cruise. Your first stop will be at the Temple of Philae, a picturesque landmark in Aswan. The temple sits on the island of Agilika on the Nile. The striking scenery and cool atmosphere of the island with surrounding farms have made the temple a favorite sightseeing spot. The temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, is reached via a short motorboat ride. Your guide will accompany you on a walking tour through the temple before giving you free time to explore further on your own. The temple has various shrines and sanctuaries celebrating the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris. Next, visit the High Dam in Aswan, one of the great projects in modern Egyptian history. Built between 1960 and 1970, it had a significant impact on Egypt’s economy and culture. The dam protected Egypt from the dangers of annual floods and provided water storage for farming and development. Later, you will visit the unfinished obelisk and the granite quarry. This obelisk remains in its original place due to a crack. Had it been erected, it would have been the largest in Ancient Egypt, reaching an impressive height of 42 meters; it is nevertheless the largest known monolith of Ancient Egypt and one of the largest in the world, weighing an estimated 1,160 tons.
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.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple is located in Aswan on an island in the Nile River and is one of Egypt’s most beautiful ancient temples. It was dedicated to the goddess Isis and was completely relocated to Agilkia Island after the construction of the High Dam to save it from flooding.
High Dam
The High Dam is located in Aswan, southern Egypt, and is considered one of the most important engineering achievements of the 20th century.
It was constructed between 1960 and 1970 to control the flooding of the Nile River, store water, and generate hydroelectric power.
The dam protects Egypt from floods and droughts and created Lake Nasser, one of the largest artificial lakes in the world.
Disembark your Nile cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport. Fly back to Cairo, where you will have free time to relax or choose one of our recommended optional tours.
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.
Disembark your Nile cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport. Fly back to Cairo, where you will have free time to relax or choose one of our recommended optional tours.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation in a 3-star hotel including daily breakfast.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan including an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees & transfers.
- Accommodation on a 5-star cruise for 4 nights on full board.
- Portage when needed.
- All taxes & service charges.
Exclusions
- International airfare.
- Gratuities / tipping (recommended).
- Any optional night and day activities not included in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to: The Solar Boat Museum, the chambers of the pyramids, the Royal Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, and Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
- Meals except where indicated.
- Drinks and any personal expenses.
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Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount