Best 11 Days Egypt Budget Tour – Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea
Description
The 11-day budget Egypt tour allows visitors to explore the country’s most famous attractions which include Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan to create a complete journey that travels through the core of ancient Egyptian territory. Start your day in Cairo by exploring the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum and the lively local markets which showcase the city's historical and cultural heritage.
Your journey through Upper Egypt will take you to the temples of Luxor and Aswan which include the V alley of the Kings and Karnak Temple and Philae Temple. Experience a Nile Cruise which travels between cities while you enjoy stunning Nile views and visit historic sites throughout your journey.
The journey includes tranquil Red Sea activities in Sharm El Sheikh where you can relax on stunning beaches and swim in pristine waters and participate in additional activities like snorkeling and diving. The trip provides travelers with an extraordinary experience that combines cultural exploration with historical research and beach relaxation which establishes it as the perfect option for travelers who want an entire Egypt vacation package at an affordable price.
Itinerary
Your New Travel Dynamics tour guide will meet you at the airport in Aswan and take you to your Nile Cruise through a private air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, you will have lunch on board before starting your budget Egypt tour Package experience. The afternoon begins with a visit to the Philae Temple which displays beautiful designs and architectural structures. The Aswan High Dam provides visitors with panoramic views of Lake Nasser which they can experience after they visit the dam. After the tour, you will return to your Nile Cruise for your free time activities. On board the ship, you will dine while you start your traditional Nile Cruise experience which takes you through the Upper Egypt region.
The Nile Cruise will serve as your accommodation for the night in Aswan.
Your tour guide will meet you at the start of your day for a once-in-a-lifetime experience which leads to the stunning Abu Simbel Temple and marks one of the best moments of any Egypt budget tour. You will receive a guided tour of this famous location which will end with your return to your Nile Cruise at midday. The cruise will begin its journey on the Nile River while lunch is prepared for passengers on board.
Your Nile Cruise experience will proceed to the Kom Ombo Temple which requires a short walk from the cruise docking area. After you explore this remarkable double temple you will return to the cruise for dinner before spending your evening in relaxation.
The Budget Egypt tour experience includes cruise accommodations for the entire night on the Nile.
The reception area of the cruise ship functions as your starting point at 6:30 AM when your tour guide and private driver arrive to meet you. The journey begins with a 20-minute horse-drawn carriage ride, which leads to the Edfu Temple, where you will take a 1.5-hour guided tour of this well-preserved ancient site. The onboard experience begins at 10:00 AM when guests return to the cruise ship for breakfast and relaxation and lunch.
The tour guide will meet you in the afternoon to take you to Luxor Temple, which you can reach by walking or driving from your current docking position. The public can visit this site for a 1.5-hour guided tour. The Old Market allows visitors to spend 30 minutes, which they can use for shopping and experiencing local culture. The ship dining area opens for dinner at 7:00 PM, and passengers will spend their evening time relaxing on the ship.
Your day begins with a hot air balloon ride which will take you on a magical experience above Luxor's archaeological sites. The tour guide will arrive at the cruise ship terminal at 5:00am to deliver your luggage which will be sent to Steigenberger Nile Palace hotel. The team will take you to the balloon launch site after you complete your safety briefing and receive your hot drinks which you will use during the 30-minute flight that provides exceptional views of the Nile and Luxor temples.
After landing you will have breakfast at a restaurant called Memnon Restaurant which serves breakfast before you begin your West Bank exploration. The first stop will be the Colossi of Memnon which features two enormous statues that represent Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The guided tour will take you to the Valley of the Kings where you will see Tutankhamun's tomb. The route will take you to Deir el-Bahri, Deir el-Medina, and the Tombs of the Nobles where you will find the ancient burial sites and mortuary temples of elite courtiers.
The first activity will take you to Ramesseum which you will study before eating lunch at a restaurant nearby. The next activity will take you to Medinet Habu which contains a complete mortuary temple complex. The day ends with a trip to the Valley of the Queens which contains Queen Nefertari's tomb. You will return to your hotel at 5:00pm to spend the rest of your evening in relaxation.
You must leave your hotel room by 7:00am to reach the lobby. Your tour guide and private driver will meet you. If the hotel dining area does not serve breakfast, then you need to take a meal box with you for your travels. The journey begins with a 15-minute drive to Karnak Temple which includes a 3-hour guided tour of one of Egypt's largest temple complexes. The group will proceed to Qena after their first destination when they travel for 1.5 hours to reach Abdul BBQ which serves as a local popular dining spot that offers delicious food. The group will drive for 20 minutes to reach Dendera Temple Complex where they will participate in a 1-hour guided tour of this well-preserved historical site. After the tour ends you will say goodbye to your guide who will return to Luxor while you take a 3.5-hour drive to your hotel in Hurghada which is The Marriott and expect to arrive around 6:00pm. You can spend your evening at your own pace while you visit local sites which include the marina that is accessible through a short trip.
The day begins at 8:00 AM when your hotel will pick you up by a New Travel Dynamics representative. The journey should take roughly 40 minutes to the pier in the neighborhood of El Gouna before embarking on a full-day boat cruise. Snorkel in the Red Sea with complimentary equipment (mask, tube, fins) and provided lunch while on-board. The return journey is set for around 4:00 PM, leaving the afternoon leisure time to explore the shops in El Gouna; you can then have dinner any time you like. Around 45 minutes later, you will be transferred back to your lodging in Hurghada.
Your day begins with an early check-out from your hotel in Hurghada, followed by a transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Cairo, the vibrant capital of Egypt.
You will be greeted by your tour guide who will take you to the Giza Pyramids, To The iconic site the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure together with the famous Great Sphinx.
The tour provides an expert-led experience which shows to out geust the ancient Egyptian civilization and the historical background of its monumental buildings. The desert area provides opportunities to take beautiful panoramic photographs and to participate in a memorable camel riding adventure.
After the tour you can choose to have lunch at a nearby restaurant before your group proceeds to visit the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar which stands as one of the oldest and most renowned markets throughout the Middle East. The authentic atmosphere of Old Cairo will be experienced through the exploration of its lively streets which offer visitors the chance to purchase distinctive souvenirs.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
On the morning of your tour, get picked up at 06.45 AM. Your private tour guide and driver will wait for you at 7 AM, when you'll set off. Begin with a guided tour of the royal necropolis at Dahshur for one hour at the sites of Bent and Red Pyramids. From there, we will drive for 30 minutes to ancient Memphis. A one-hour tour will be conducted here before proceeding towards Saqqara, a 20-minute drive. Saqqara will be inspected for two hours on a guided tour on the Step Pyramid ramparts. At around 01:00 PM, have a 30-minute lunch at the popular local restaurant, Mashwyat Mawlana. From there, we drive on to see the revered Giza Pyramids, just 30 minutes away. The two-hour guided visit here will be followed by camel rides (30 minutes) around the plateau (entry to the pyramids is not included). At around 5:30 PM, you will be driven back to your hotel for 45 minutes, leaving the rest of the evening free for relaxation or leisure.
Check out from your hotel early in the morning and be ready in the lobby at 6:00 AM, where your private tour guide and driver will meet you. It will be about one hour drive to Cairo Airport for your 9:00 AM flight to Sharm El-Sheikh, and you should land around 10:00 AM. On arrival, collect your luggage and you will find the local representative waiting outside the main building with a placard under your name. You will then be led by car to your hotel in Naama Bay the Movenpick Resort. Since it might be too early for you to check in, leave your luggage at the reception and start with the tour right away. We will walk you through Mustafa Mosque, the central market, Mashyia Street, and heading to SOHO Square, some 20-30 minutes each tour. Pick up a quick lunch en route or return to the hotel and arrive at 1:45 PM.
Meet the representative from New Travel Dynamics in the hotel foyer at 2:30 PM for an afternoon desert trip. A mask and motorbike goggles might probably be required for your safety; do make sure to bring these while you are riding, sand darts take turns crashing into your face. Take a 30-minute rough ride to the desert for an hour of quad biking, followed by a trip to visit a Bedouin tribal camp and experience a camel ride for 15 minutes. The whole evening is culminated with a traditional dinner and a fire show that is part of the package. Return to your hotel by 7:00 PM, letting you experience a run-about leisure evening whilst relaxing through some chill-out time or strutting it through the happenings and gaiety that is the nightlife of Naama Bay.
Day 10 is for going to Ras Mohammed National Park, Sharm El-Shaykh, on an exploring day. Please be ready in the hotel lobby by 8:30am for an introduction to New Travel Dynamics. Make sure what you are wearing is your swimming gear, and do not forget your water shoes and a beach towel. From the hotel, you will be taken to the nearby dock where you will board the renowned park's day boat tour, which should truly amaze you, offering snorkeling in the midst of lively coral reefs and a myriad of delightful marine life; snorkeling gear, such as the mask, snorkel, fins, and lunch (they have only food, no drinks) are provided. Return to the hotel before 4:00 pm for the rest of the day.
Today your tour with us ends. Please be in the lobby at (the customer must arrive at the airport 2 hours before the international flight or 1.5 hours before the domestic flight) departure time am. New Travel Dynamics representative and private vehicle should be there ready for you.
Inclusion
- Double rooms for even amount of tourists and one odd person get own room.
- All transfer with private Air Conditioned vehicle.
- Full day tour to Cairo as mentioned in itinerary.
- Professional tour guide.
- Airport Meet and Assist.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in our itinerary.
- 2-way private transfers from your hotel.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate.
Exclusion
- Entry visa into Egypt.
- International and domestic flight will calculate upon booking date.
- Any optional or extra not mentioned in our itinerary.
- Any Tips given throughout the tour.
Prices
- Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and can be paid in Sterling or Euros.
- Above prices are valid in 2026 excluding High Seasons, New Year period and Midyear vacation.
Children Policy
- Children prices below age of 12 years are calculated at the time of tour reservation.
Prices Per Person
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD 2300 | USD 1460 | USD 1510 | USD 1300 | USD 1400 |
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