7 Days Egypt Budget Tour Cairo and Nile Cruise

Once you finish your breakfast, your tour guide will come to your hotel and take you on a wonderful tour of the Giza Pyramids Complex, which includes home to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.

The Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex includes awe-inspiring monuments that were built by the kings of the Fourth Dynasty, and still tell the stories of their civilization after thousands of years. The complex consists of three main pyramids, each pyramid was dedicated to a different pharaoh (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure), many mastabas, and a mortuary temple. The Giza Complex has long been surrounded by mysteries, such as the question of how the Pharaohs built it!

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by “Khufu,” the second king of the 4th dynasty, and is a magical building of ancient architecture. The Pyramid was constructed around 2560 BC as the tomb of Khufu, who ruled Egypt from 2609 to 2584 BC. The Great Pyramid rose to a height of 147 meters. The Pyramid of Khufu surpassed any other human-made structure until the 13th century CE. It also has a system of internal chambers and passages. The core of the Pyramid is made of limestone blocks while the outer casing was once covered with polished white limestone.

The Great Sphinx

Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) was so wise as he made the oldest monumental sculpture in history “The Great Sphinx”. This huge statue is one of the largest ever created by humans as it is 73 meters in length, 19 meters in width, and 20 meters in height. Dream Stela of Thutmose IV (1401–1391 BC) is a very mysterious artwork that tells a fascinating story about the sphinx and his rule of Egypt.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple of Khafre, standing adjacent to the Great Sphinx and the second-largest pyramid at Giza, is a masterpiece of Old Kingdom engineering constructed from colossal stone blocks exceeding 150 tons, serving as both a mummification site for Pharaoh Khafre and a purification chamber with its remarkably preserved T-shaped hall, black basalt flooring, and red granite pillars that showcase the pinnacle of Fourth Dynasty craftsmanship while remaining one of Egypt's most intact ancient structures 4,500 years after its construction.

Lunch Meal

Then, your tour guide will take you to a panoramic-view restaurant serving authentic Egyptian cuisine. After you enjoy your meal, you will complete your day tour in Cairo by visiting:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a prestigious destination for visitors who want to explore the ancient Egyptian civilization. The Museum was established in 1902 as one of the earliest museums in the world that is dedicated to demonstrating the history of this great civilization. The museum has over 170,000 artifacts from different periods of Egyptian history.

Overnight

After enjoying your day in Giza and Cairo, you will be driven to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Aswan, where you will check in at your hotel for an overnight stay.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, you’ll join one of your expert guides for a cultural adventure in Aswan, starting with a visit to:

Philae Temple

This beautiful Temple was the last temple that was built to honor “Isis,” the goddess of magic and healing. Isis was revered for her power to restore her husband, “Osiris”, who had been killed and cut into pieces by his brother, “Seth”. Philae Temple was primarily built during the Ptolemaic period, with significant additions between 380 and 362 BC. It is a magical and well-preserved archaeological site that represents feminism, elegance, strength, beauty, and devotion.

The Unfinished obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk is a huge granite structure that was intended to be the largest obelisk ever erected, but it was never completed due to cracks that appeared in the stone. The obelisk remains attached to the bedrock, as it has marks from the tools of the workers that are still visible on its surface. Commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut (1508–1458 BC), the Unfinished Obelisk was intended for Karnak Temple. Visible tool marks offer insight into ancient techniques. She wanted to erect the obelisk at the temple of Karnak, where it would have stood as a symbol of her power.

Lunch Meal

You will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to check in and have your lunch onboard before heading to visit:

The High Dam of Aswan

The Aswan High Dam was built in the 1960s and it has enabled the country to harness the water of the Nile for irrigation, and for irrigation and the generation of hydroelectric power. The Dam of Aswan also controls the flooding of the Nile River helping prevent the frequent flooding and drought cycles that once impacted the region.

Overnight

After enjoying your day in Aswan, you will be transferred to the Nile Cruise to have your dinner and overnight on board.

You will start your day by having your breakfast on board, then you will join our Egyptologist to visit:

Kom Ombo Temple

The Ptolemaic dynasty constructed the Kom Ombo temple during the Roman occupation of Egypt around 180 BC. The temple has a unique location on the bank of the Nile between Luxor and Aswan (Stopover on the Nile River). Kom Ombo temple has a unique design unlike most Egyptian temples, and as it was dedicated to two deities, “Sobek,” the crocodile god of fertility and creation, and “Horus,” the falcon-headed god of the sky. The temple has reliefs and mummified crocodiles that demonstrate the worship of the two gods.

Overnight

Then, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have your tasty lunch onboard. Enjoy the rest of the day, have your dinner, and overnight on board.

After breakfast on board your Nile cruise, you will proceed with your seven-day budget tour in Aswan by heading south on the Nile River until you arrive by a horse carriage at:

Edfu Temple

The Temple of Edfu was constructed during the Ptolemaic Kingdom from 237 - 57 BC) and was dedicated to the falcon-headed god “Horus”. The walls of the temple are covered with inscriptions depicting hieroglyphs and religious scenes of ancient Egypt during the Hellenistic period. The temple is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and a wonderful example of ancient Egyptian architecture. The Temple was the site of important religious festivals such as the annual celebration of the victory of “Horus” over his uncle “Set”.

Overnight

After enjoying your tour in Edfu, you will return to your Nile cruise for an overnight stay onboard while sailing to Luxor.

Your Nile Cruise will serve you a delicious breakfast in the morning before you check out, then you will join your tour guide to explore some of the most amazing attractions in the East and West Bank of the beautiful city of Luxor, starting with:

The Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is a hidden gem of breathtaking architecture. It was the main burial site for the pharaohs (1550 - 1070 BC) from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties of the New Kingdom. The valley contains over 60 tombs, each of which has a unique design. The walls of the Valley are covered with scenes and texts that demonstrate the beliefs and practices of the ancient Egyptians in the afterlife and the journey of the soul itself. You will witness some treasures and secrets that remain, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

The Temple of Hatshepsut is a magnificent monument that demonstrates the legacy of one of the most powerful and successful pharaohs of ancient Egypt, pharaohs of ancient Egypt, "Queen Hatshepsut". The temple took fifteen years to be completed and was dedicated to the god “Amun,” who was the king of the gods. The temple depicts amazing scenes from the life of Hatshepsut such as her birth and her expedition to the land of Punt. The Temple of the Queen also has shrines to many gods and goddesses such as Hathor, Anubis, Amun Re, and of course the royal cult of the Queen herself.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two huge statues that were dedicated to King Amenhotep III (1391–1353 BC). The statues underwent several alterations in the Hellenistic period and became known for the mysterious sound they emitted, which was attributed to the legendary warrior Memnon. The statues face east towards the Nile River and The statues face east toward the Nile, aligned with the sunrise..

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor and End your Luxor visit by exploring:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple was a major religious center in ancient Egypt; it is where important gods and goddesses were worshipped. This incredible Temple was dedicated to the Theban triad of “Amun Re- Mut- Khonsu”. The Temple was built by human hands over a period of 2,000 years, no other religious building in history can match its size. Karnak was also the center of the ancient Egyptian faith and treasury hub for the New Kingdom pharaohs, and there were more than thirty pharaohs who contributed to the complex and added their own monuments.

Overnight

We will then drive you to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival, you will be driven to your hotel in Cairo to check in for an overnight stay.

You will enjoy your breakfast in the morning before checking out of your hotel, then we will drive you to Cairo International Airport to board your international departure flight, thus ending your thus concluding your 7-day budget-friendly Cairo and Nile Cruise adventure.