Budget Egypt Group Tour
TEG116: 10 Days Budget Group Tour of Cairo - Sleeping Train - Aswan - Nile Cruise - Luxor - Hurghada - Cairo
Tour Type: Budget Group Tour, experience guide and driver
Departure: Every Monday and Wednesday
Group Size: 10 – 30 passengers
Accommodation: 5-star comfortable hotels and Nile Cruise
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners
Highlights:
Departure: Every Monday and Wednesday
Group Size: 10 – 30 passengers
Accommodation: 5-star comfortable hotels and Nile Cruise
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 7 dinners
Highlights:
- Egypt Panorama: Giza Pyramids, Nile Cruise and Red Sea
- Relax on a 5-star Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
- Discover Land Wonders of Egypt: Great Pyramid of Khufu, Karnak Temples…
- Spend money on vital things: explore the essence at a cost-effective price
- Free from concerns: all transfers in the itinerary will be arranged by us
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Day 1 Arrival in Cairo
Arrival in Cairo; Airport Pick-up & airport-Hotel Transfer.
Warm welcome to Cairo! Whenever you arrive, your tour manager will meet you at the airport and escort you to the hotel. He/She will help you to finish entry visa, money exchange, customs and other entry procedures. Afterwards, you’ll be transferred to check in hotel and give you a brief introduction of this trip. The remaining time of the day is free for you.
Accommodation: Hilton Pyramids Golf (5 stars) or similar
Accommodation: Hilton Pyramids Golf (5 stars) or similar
Day 2 Pyramids & Egyptian Museum; Sleep Train to Aswan
Visit the Giza Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum. Take an overnight sleeping train to Aswan. (B+D)
After breakfast at hotel, our experienced guide and driver will pick you up and start the Egypt group tours. First we will set out for Giza Plateau, which is renowned as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World covering three most famous pyramids – Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. We will also visit the Great Sphinx. Do you know who built the mysterious statue? How was it discovered? Who destroyed its nose? Does it really have a secret switch under its right ear? Let’s see in person with your questions! Your guide will expound all the secrets of this fantastic statue.
► Three Regular Ways to Visit Giza Pyramids:
1. Stand at the foot of the pyramids to touch the grandness of them.
2. Select a perfect angle to record your kiss with the Great Sphinx with cameras.
3. Take a “family portrait” for the six pyramids on the observation deck.
Lunch is on your own, and the guide will recommend suitable restaurants for you. After lunch, we will move forward to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum which collects more than 120,000 exhibits. A must-see treasure is the golden mask of Tutankhamen on the second floor, regarded as the world's most expensive artifact by some scholars, as it is estimated at about $1 billion. In fact, it's not made of pure gold, but of an alloy mixed with gold, silver and copper, which was even rarer than pure gold in ancient Egypt. Is it really exquisite or exaggerated? Perhaps only after seeing it in person can you have your own evaluation!
Finally we will drop you off at Giza Railway station to take the overnight sleeper train for around 13 hours to Aswan. Dinner is served on the train.
► Upgrade to Flight at Extra USD100 per person
If a 13-hour overnight train ride is too risky for you, we can also arrange a flight from Cairo to Aswan. The additional cost is USD100 per person, including the price difference in air and train tickets, transfer to and from the airport, and hotel in Cairo or Aswan for one night (you’ll stay in Cairo or Aswan depending on flight availability). If you need, please contact us in advance.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight Soft-Sleeper Train
► Three Regular Ways to Visit Giza Pyramids:
1. Stand at the foot of the pyramids to touch the grandness of them.
2. Select a perfect angle to record your kiss with the Great Sphinx with cameras.
3. Take a “family portrait” for the six pyramids on the observation deck.
Lunch is on your own, and the guide will recommend suitable restaurants for you. After lunch, we will move forward to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum which collects more than 120,000 exhibits. A must-see treasure is the golden mask of Tutankhamen on the second floor, regarded as the world's most expensive artifact by some scholars, as it is estimated at about $1 billion. In fact, it's not made of pure gold, but of an alloy mixed with gold, silver and copper, which was even rarer than pure gold in ancient Egypt. Is it really exquisite or exaggerated? Perhaps only after seeing it in person can you have your own evaluation!
Finally we will drop you off at Giza Railway station to take the overnight sleeper train for around 13 hours to Aswan. Dinner is served on the train.
► Upgrade to Flight at Extra USD100 per person
If a 13-hour overnight train ride is too risky for you, we can also arrange a flight from Cairo to Aswan. The additional cost is USD100 per person, including the price difference in air and train tickets, transfer to and from the airport, and hotel in Cairo or Aswan for one night (you’ll stay in Cairo or Aswan depending on flight availability). If you need, please contact us in advance.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight Soft-Sleeper Train
The Giza Pyramid of Khufu
The Mysterious Great Sphinx
Day 3 Arrival in Aswan, Board the Nile Cruise
Pick up from station; Board the Nile Cruise; Visit High Dam and Temple of Philae. (B+L+D)
Breakfast is served on the train. Upon arrival, our assistant will pick you up from the station and transfer you to board the Nile Cruise. Then, your tour guide will lead to visit the famous High Dam that now supplies the water and electricity to the entire Egypt. Then we’re going to see the Temple of Philae, which represents a fusion of three great civilizations – Egyptian, Greek and Roman. The Temple was moved to Agikia Island because of the reconstruction of the High Dam, so we need to take a motorboat to the island. After the visit, you will be transferred back to the cruise. Lunch is arranged on board.
Afternoon is free on your leisure or you can join the optional group tour to Nubian Village.
► Optional Group Tour – Nubian Village Trip (3 hours) at USD60 per person
At 2:30 pm, our local representative will accompany you to Nubian Village from your cruise. We will take a traditional felucca sailboat, or in a modern boat to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way. Nubia Village is just located on Sohail Island, where you will visit a Nubian family and learn about Nubian history and culture. The host will serve you a cup of mint tea and some munchies. The rest of the time is free to visit. The Nubians paint their houses in varied colors, some keep crocodiles, and there are also nameless but delightful spices in the market. All these will make your visit worthwhile! At approximately 5:30 pm, you’ll be escorted back to your cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Sarah Nile Cruise (5 stars) or Similar
Afternoon is free on your leisure or you can join the optional group tour to Nubian Village.
► Optional Group Tour – Nubian Village Trip (3 hours) at USD60 per person
At 2:30 pm, our local representative will accompany you to Nubian Village from your cruise. We will take a traditional felucca sailboat, or in a modern boat to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way. Nubia Village is just located on Sohail Island, where you will visit a Nubian family and learn about Nubian history and culture. The host will serve you a cup of mint tea and some munchies. The rest of the time is free to visit. The Nubians paint their houses in varied colors, some keep crocodiles, and there are also nameless but delightful spices in the market. All these will make your visit worthwhile! At approximately 5:30 pm, you’ll be escorted back to your cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Sarah Nile Cruise (5 stars) or Similar
Take a Motorboat to the Temple of Philae
The Beautiful Temple of Philae
Day 4 Nile Cruise: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
Free morning; Sail to Edfu. (B+L+D)
Enjoy your free morning or join the optional group tour to Abu Simbel.
► Optional Group Tour- Abu Simbel Trip (7 hours) at USD150 per person
After enjoying a breakfast box, you will continue the trip to Abu Simbel in the early morning. It takes around 3 hours’ drive to Abu Simbel Temple, which boasts as the most outstanding and magical monument in Egypt, built in memory of Pharaoh Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari. Afterwards, we will return to the cruise and have lunch on board.
At 01:30 pm, the cruise sets off to Kom Ombo. We will arrive in Kom Ombo at 06:00 pm, where to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique temple dedicated to Crocodile God of Sobek and Falcon-headed god of Horus. After visiting the Temple of Kom Ombo, we will head back to cruise and start sailing to Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Sarah Nile Cruise (5 stars) or Similar
► Optional Group Tour- Abu Simbel Trip (7 hours) at USD150 per person
After enjoying a breakfast box, you will continue the trip to Abu Simbel in the early morning. It takes around 3 hours’ drive to Abu Simbel Temple, which boasts as the most outstanding and magical monument in Egypt, built in memory of Pharaoh Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari. Afterwards, we will return to the cruise and have lunch on board.
At 01:30 pm, the cruise sets off to Kom Ombo. We will arrive in Kom Ombo at 06:00 pm, where to visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique temple dedicated to Crocodile God of Sobek and Falcon-headed god of Horus. After visiting the Temple of Kom Ombo, we will head back to cruise and start sailing to Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Sarah Nile Cruise (5 stars) or Similar
Day 5 Nile Cruise: Edfu to Luxor
Visit Edfu Temple; Return to Luxor by cruise. (B+L+D)
We will arrive in Edfu at 10:00 am. Our guide will take you to visit Edfu Temple, also known as Temple of Horus, which is the most beautiful and well-preserved of the Egyptian temples. If you have a 50 Egyptian pound note, you will be surprised to see the major shrine of Edfu Temple printed on the back of the note. In the Temple of Edfu, there is an unremarkable inner chamber, the walls of which were carved with a large number of hieroglyphs, various animals and plants, and strange symbols. This is the famous "perfume laboratory", and the symbols and hieroglyphs on the walls composed the recipes of ancient Egyptian perfumes. It also proves to the world that perfume was first invented by the ancient Egyptians.
Finally, we’ll return to the cruise ship and sail to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Sarah Nile Cruise (5 stars) or Similar
Finally, we’ll return to the cruise ship and sail to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MS Sarah Nile Cruise (5 stars) or Similar
Apprciate the Ancient Carvings of Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the Edfu Temple
Day 6 Disembarkation, Luxor Highlights; Luxor to Hurghada
Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple; Have lunch in a local restaurant; Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon; Drive to Hurghada. (B+L+D)
You can enjoy a hearty breakfast and check out the cruise at 9:00 am. The local guide will pick you up at the dock and take you to tour Luxor. The first stop is the east bank of the Nile where we will enjoy Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, to see and learn more about Egyptian Pharaohs as well as how and why they build all these great temples. At 12:00 pm, have lunch in a local restaurant, and then go forward to the west bank of the Nile for exploring the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
► Optional Group Tour- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon in Luxor (3 hours) at USD150 per person
At 4:00 am, our friendly staff will pick you up from the cruise ship and drop you off at the launch site at Luxor West Bank. Upon arrival, you can take a rest first and enjoy some small snacks and soft drink. Before the balloon flight, your expert pilot and ground crew will give you a safety briefing. You and your group will then be taken to the flying ground for a 45-minute hot air balloon ride. In the air, you will see the first sunlight at dawn illuminating various archaeological sites in Luxor, meanwhile you will also view the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and other historic sites from a completely different perspective! At the end of the flight, you will be sent back to the cruise ship.
After your Luxor trip, we will start the journey to Hurghada for a 3-hour drive. You will arrive in Hurghada at 7:00 pm. Have dinner in your hotel, and stay overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Soma Bay (5 stars) or Similar
► Optional Group Tour- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon in Luxor (3 hours) at USD150 per person
At 4:00 am, our friendly staff will pick you up from the cruise ship and drop you off at the launch site at Luxor West Bank. Upon arrival, you can take a rest first and enjoy some small snacks and soft drink. Before the balloon flight, your expert pilot and ground crew will give you a safety briefing. You and your group will then be taken to the flying ground for a 45-minute hot air balloon ride. In the air, you will see the first sunlight at dawn illuminating various archaeological sites in Luxor, meanwhile you will also view the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and other historic sites from a completely different perspective! At the end of the flight, you will be sent back to the cruise ship.
After your Luxor trip, we will start the journey to Hurghada for a 3-hour drive. You will arrive in Hurghada at 7:00 pm. Have dinner in your hotel, and stay overnight in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Soma Bay (5 stars) or Similar
The Imposing Columns of Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple
Day 7 Hurghada Free Day
Free time in Hurghada, relax on the beach. (B+L+D)
Today is a free day for you to enjoy the beaches and sunshine of the Red Sea. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be arranged in your hotel. If you're interested, you can also go on our optional Safari Trip.
► Optional Group Tour – Morning Desert Safari Trip (4 hours) at USD70 per person
Around 8:00 am, you will meet our representative and we’ll then transfer to the desert excursion area. You will be escorted to visit a Bedouin village and learn about their lifestyle, diet, belief, and more. You will also have the opportunity to try a variety of exciting means of transport including a beach car. Please be sure to wear sunglasses and scarf to protect you from the sands and sun. Later, we’ll return to the hotel at 1:00 pm for lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Soma Bay (5 stars) or Similar
► Optional Group Tour – Morning Desert Safari Trip (4 hours) at USD70 per person
Around 8:00 am, you will meet our representative and we’ll then transfer to the desert excursion area. You will be escorted to visit a Bedouin village and learn about their lifestyle, diet, belief, and more. You will also have the opportunity to try a variety of exciting means of transport including a beach car. Please be sure to wear sunglasses and scarf to protect you from the sands and sun. Later, we’ll return to the hotel at 1:00 pm for lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Soma Bay (5 stars) or Similar
Beautiful View of the Red Sea
Enjoy a Leisure Time on the Beach
Day 8 Hurghada Free Day
Free time in Hurghada, relax on the beach. (B+L+D)
This is still a free day for you to relax yourself. Please arrange your schedule freely. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be arranged in the hotel. There is also our Optional Trip to Paradise Island if you're interested.
► Optional Group Tour- Paradise Island Trip (7 hours) at USD80 per person
At 8:30 am, you will meet our representative and then we’ll transfer to the marina. We will set sail for the Giftun Islands, aka Paradise Islands, at around 9:00 am. Travelling to areas with coral reefs, you can enjoy the sea waters, beautiful corals, and colorful marine lives. A simple lunch is included. You can go snorkeling and swimming in two different areas, to enjoy the splendid scenery of the Red Sea. Finally, we will dock on a peaceful island where you can lie on the white beach for sunbathe or admire the wonderful wildlife and landscape. At approximately 4:00 pm, we’ll take the boat back to the marina and return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Soma Bay (5 stars) or Similar
► Optional Group Tour- Paradise Island Trip (7 hours) at USD80 per person
At 8:30 am, you will meet our representative and then we’ll transfer to the marina. We will set sail for the Giftun Islands, aka Paradise Islands, at around 9:00 am. Travelling to areas with coral reefs, you can enjoy the sea waters, beautiful corals, and colorful marine lives. A simple lunch is included. You can go snorkeling and swimming in two different areas, to enjoy the splendid scenery of the Red Sea. Finally, we will dock on a peaceful island where you can lie on the white beach for sunbathe or admire the wonderful wildlife and landscape. At approximately 4:00 pm, we’ll take the boat back to the marina and return to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Soma Bay (5 stars) or Similar
Day 9 Free Morning in Hurghada, Transfer to Cairo by Bus
Free morning, Lunch is arranged at your hotel. Transfer to Cairo by A/C Bus. (B+L)
In the last morning in Hurghada, we have no visit or activity planned. Please enjoy the sun and sand of the Red Sea heartily, and have lunch at 12:00 pm in the hotel. After lunch, you will be transferred to Cairo’s hotel by an air-conditioned bus in about 5 hours.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Grand Nile Tower Hotel Cairo (5 stars) or Similar
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Grand Nile Tower Hotel Cairo (5 stars) or Similar
Day 10 Old Cairo; Departure from Cairo
Morning tour to Old Cairo; Transfer to Cairo airport and see-off. (B)
After breakfast at 9:00 am, our local guide will meet you at the hotel and lead you to visit Old Cairo. You will be guided to visit the historic Coptic Hanging Church, Church of Virgin Mary and Holy Family Crypt. Later, we’ll go to Khan El Khalili Market for the mosques or shopping. Finally, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for your homeward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
The Coptic Hanging Church
Visit the Khan El Khalili Market
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
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Price Includes
- Soft sleeping Train Ticket: Cairo/ Aswan
- Hotel accommodation in Cairo for 2 nights; Hurghada for 3 nights
- Nile Cruise, 5 stars deluxe for 3 nights full board
- English-speaking guide on land tours
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles as per the itinerary
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites
- Free bottle of water
- All service charges and taxes
Price Excludes
- International airfares into and out of Cairo
- Any optional tours
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal travel insurance
- Egypt visa fee
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