Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo to Luxor Nile Cruise Discovery

Unforgettable Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo to Luxor Nile Cruise Discovery – 8 Days offers travelers a budget-friendly way to explore Cairo’s ancient wonders and enjoy a 5-star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, visiting Egypt’s most iconic temples and archaeological sites along the way.

Your adventure begins in Cairo, exploring the legendary Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the world-class Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with a private guide. After discovering the highlights of Egypt’s capital, continue your journey south aboard a comfortable 5-star Nile Cruise, sailing from Aswan to Luxor and uncovering some of the most impressive temples and archaeological sites in the world.

Enjoy guided visits to the stunning Philae Temple, the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk, the dual temple of Kom Ombo, and the majestic Horus Temple in Edfu. In Luxor, explore both the West Bank and East Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.
With a blend of private tours in Cairo and small-group sightseeing onboard the cruise, this journey offers the perfect balance of comfort, cultural immersion, and great value.

Designed for travelers seeking a well-organized, wallet-friendly experience without compromising quality, this unforgettable tour delivers 8 days filled with history, discovery, and the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt.

Highlights

Begin your journey in Cairo, exploring world-famous ancient sites with your private guide, including:

The Great Pyramids of Giza
The Sphinx
The Valley Temple
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Then continue south for a relaxing 5-star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, visiting key highlights such as:

Philae Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
Horus Temple in Edfu
Valley of the Kings
Karnak & Luxor Temples

A perfect blend of history, culture, and Nile-side relaxation.

Included & Excluded

Tour Itinerary

Arrive at Cairo International Airport where our representative will meet and assist you. Transfer to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Check in and enjoy free time to relax.
Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome drink included.

Breakfast at the hotel, then meet your private guide to visit:

The Great Pyramids of Giza
The Sphinx
The Valley Temple

Lunch at a local restaurant.
Afterward, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near the Giza Plateau.

In the evening, transfer to Giza Train Station to board the sleeper train to Aswan.
Dinner and breakfast served onboard.
Overnight on Sleeper Train.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Arrive in Aswan and transfer to your 5-star Nile Cruise for check-in.

After lunch onboard, visit:

Philae Temple
The Unfinished Obelisk

Dinner onboard.
Overnight in Aswan (Cruise).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast onboard, then sail to Kom Ombo to visit:

Temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to Horus & Sobek)

Sail to Edfu and enjoy lunch and dinner onboard.
Overnight in Edfu (Cruise).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visit Horus Temple in Edfu by horse-drawn carriage.
Continue sailing toward Luxor.

Evening onboard entertainment.
Overnight in Luxor (Cruise).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, disembark and begin your full-day Luxor tour.

West Bank

Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon

East Bank

Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple

In the evening, transfer to the train station for the sleeper train back to Cairo.
Dinner served onboard.
Overnight on Sleeper Train.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
Free time to relax or choose optional visits to:

Sakkara (Step Pyramid of Djoser)
Memphis (Ancient Capital)

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight home.
Meals: Breakfast.

Prices

Silver Plan

From October 1, 2025

Until: August 30, 2026

1360

In USD

Per Person In Triple

1290

In USD

Per Person in Double

2300

In USD

Per Person In Single

Grand Rose Nile Cruise-396

Barcelo Cairo pyramids

Golden Plan

Nationalities: any

From October 1, 2025

Until: August 30, 2026

14295

In USD

Per Person In Triple

1420

In USD

Per Person in Double

2530

In USD

Per Person In Single

M/S Magic-384

Movenpick Media City

Note: Similar accommodation is available in case of fully booked.

Important Links

2 nights in Cairo (Bed & Breakfast)
3 nights Nile Cruise (Full Board)
2 nights Sleeper Train (Half Board)

To book your tour a deposit of 25% is required in order to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, making your booking a risk-free investment.

Payment Methods:
A secure payment gateway available for payment by credit cards Visa and MasterCard cards alternatively Bank Transfer and PayPal payments available for you.

Each child traveling with two accompanying adults will pay the
following:
– 0 years to 1,99 years of age: Free of charge.
– 2 years to 4,99 years of age: 50% from the full rate.
– 5 years to 11,99 years of age: 75% from the full rate.
– 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

– If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may
apply.

In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be
applied:

– From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.

-35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.

-50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.

– 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.

Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines’ terms and conditions, and there’s also a 5% bank fee on refunds.

Force Majeure
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We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination.

In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in.

You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked.

Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.

Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline’s terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid.

Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per trip and valid, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.