8 Days of Inexpensive Vacation Cairo & Nile River Cruise

Have your breakfast in the morning, then get ready to be picked up by a professional tour guide from your hotel. You will witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World and gaze at the ancient achievements of the Pharaohs by visiting:

Giza Pyramids Complex

These colossal monuments, the Giza Pyramids, were built by the 4th dynasty pharaohs who wanted to secure their eternal resting places with their royal mummies and precious items. The pyramids are part of the Giza complex, and they include the Great Sphinx and temples, the workers’ village, and cemeteries. The complex dates back to the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt between 2600 – 2500 BC. The largest and oldest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Khufu, which is also the only surviving wonder of the ancient world.

The Great Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built by King Khufu during the 25th century BC and is the most ancient of the three pyramids in the Giza complex. This massive Pyramid is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the World from antiquity, and size, and it remained the highest structure in the world for thousands of years. The interior of the pyramid contains many passages and some of which are still unexplored. The purpose of the Great Pyramid is not understood, but it is believed to be a tomb for Khufu and a symbol of his power.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a colossal sculpture that dates back to the Old Kingdom of Egypt (2575–2150 BC). This mysterious statue was made by “Khafre” who was a pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, it is the oldest and largest monumental work of art in the world. The Great Sphinx stands over 65 feet high from the bottom to the top of its head and 240 feet long from its front paws to its tail.

The Valley Temple

The Valley Temple of the Khafre who ruled around 2500 BC is located near the Great Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre on the Giza plateau. Mummification and purification of the Pharaoh were done in the temple before he was buried in the pyramid, and that was what the temple was built for. The Valley was built with giant stone blocks that weigh more than 150 tons. You can witness inside the Valley the amazing “twisted” stones which are a source of mystery, it is really one of the best well-preserved in Egypt.

Lunch Meal

Your delicious lunch will be served at a beautiful restaurant with a Pyramid view, and then, you will join your guide to continue your budget tour by visiting the following:

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is a famous institution that exhibits the magnificent legacy of ancient Egypt. The Museum is the earliest archaeological museum in the world as it was established in the 19th century to demonstrate more than 170,000 objects from different eras of Egyptian history from the Pre-Dynastic to the Graeco-Roman period. The museum preserves the great achievements of this ancient civilization that amazed people for over 5,000 years.

Overnight

After enjoying your day in Cairo and Giza, we will drive you by a modern vehicle to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in for an overnight stay.

Have your breakfast at the hotel and check out, then join your tour guide for an amazing tour to discover some of the top attractions in Aswan, such as:

Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam, completed in the 1960s, is one of the most impressive engineering achievements in Egypt’s modern history. Aswan High Dam used more than 18 times the amount of material that was required for building the Great Pyramid of Cheops. The dam measures 11,811 feet in length, 3215 feet in width at the base, and 364 feet in height. This great achievement also enabled Egypt to achieve its highest level of electric production ever.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The Unfinished Obelisk would have been a colossal structure as it weighs 1168 tons and rises 42m high. It is believed that it was meant to pair with the Lateran Obelisk in Rome, which once decorated the temple of Tuthmosis III at Karnak and is still regarded as the biggest obelisk in the world. Archaeologists have learned about the ancient quarrying methods of the pharaohs and the tools left behind on this site.

Lunch Meal

Then, you will be transferred to our Nile Cruise to check in and have your lunch on board. You will then follow your tour guide to visit:

Philae Temple

Philae Temple was built between (380 - 362 BC) by King Ptolemy II and other kings from the Ptolemaic dynasty for the cult of “Isis”. The people thought that God “Osiris” was buried in the Temple of Philea, which made it “The Holy Island”. The Island of Philae draws pilgrims from all over the world, and it also became a place of worship when Christianity came to the island.

Dinner Time

Then, you will be transferred to the Nile Cruise to have dinner on board and overnight.

Have your breakfast in the morning on board, then enjoy sailing to:

Kom Ombo Temple

The Temple of Kom Ombo was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180–47 BC). Kom Ombo temple is a unique temple because it has a double design and is split into two equal parts for the worship of two gods. The southern part is for worship of “Sobek,” the crocodile god of fertility, with Hathor and Khonsu. The northern part is dedicated to “Horus,” the “Elder,” the falcon god who protected the Pharaohs and Egypt.

Lunch & Dinner Time

Then, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

Enjoy your breakfast on board before setting sail to discover Edfu Temple's Architectural Elegance:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple is the second biggest temple in Egypt, and it honors “Horus,” the god with a falcon head. The construction of the temple started in 237 BC by Ptolemy III “Euergetes I” and it took about 180 years to finish. The ancient Egyptians thought that the temple was on the site of the legendary conflict between Horus and his uncle, Seth. This is where the Coronation Festival took place every year in ancient Egypt to celebrate the sacred birth of Horus.

Lunch & Dinner Time

Enjoy your tasty lunch and dinner, and enjoy sailing and an overnight on board.

After having your breakfast on board, check out, then join your tour guide to visit:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple was dedicated to the three gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. it was constructed over a period of 2000 years from 2000 BC to 30 BC. The temple complex is the largest in the world. the complex consists of four main parts (the precinct of Amun-Re, the precinct of Mut, the precinct of Khonsu, and the temple of Amenhotep IV. You will be amazed in Karnak Temple by the great hypostyle hall as which has 134 colossal columns, and the sacred lake where rituals were performed.

Lunch Meal

You will have your tasty lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before transferring you to your hotel, where you can check in and relax. Evening, your guide will pick you up from the hotel to witness:

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple was built around 1400 BC during the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) during the golden age of ancient Egypt. The temple was the site of the coronation of the pharaohs and the celebration of different festivals such as “the Opet festival” which honored the gods Amun, Mut. The temple complex was expanded by many pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, and Ramesses II.

Overnight

Then, we will drive you back to your hotel for an overnight stay.

You will have your breakfast at your hotel before you check out. Then, you will be picked up by your tour guide from the hotel to explore Luxor's West Bank archaeological treasures, such as:

Temple of Hatshepsut (Djeser-Djeseru)

The Temple of Hatshepsut or Djeser-Djeseru, which means "the holy of the holies" in the language of the ancient Egyptians. Hatshepsut was not only the female pharaoh but also one of the most influential rulers of Ancient Egypt. She was regarded as the "first great woman in history" by historians. The temple is decorated with inscriptions and reliefs that depict her birth, her expedition to the land of Punt, her achievements during her rule, and her offerings to the gods.

The Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings was the main burial site for the kings of ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom (1535-1075 BC), and it is the most famous archeological site in the world. The pharaohs who were laid to rest in this valley were Tutankhamun, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and Ramses II. It also contains the tombs of many queens and high priests from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. The tombs were filled with treasures and objects that the pharaoh would need in the next world, such as furniture, animals, jewelry, weapons, drinks, and food.

Lunch Meal

Then, you will have your tasty lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before visiting:

The Colossi of Memnon

Two huge stone figures of King Amenhotep III (1386 – 1350 BC) welcome visitors to his temple by the Nile River. They are the Colossi of Memnon and they are one of the most visited sights in Egypt. The ancient Egyptians thought that the Colossi of Memnon were the protectors of the complex as they stood at the entrance of the temple to keep away any harm. People also believed that the statues had magic powers and could sing.

Overnight

After that, you will be transferred by a modern vehicle to Luxor Airport where you will catch your flight to Cairo. Then, you will be driven to your hotel in Cairo to check in for an overnight stay.

You will have your breakfast at your hotel, and then a representative of "Trips In Egypt" will transfer you by A.C. modern vehicle to Cairo International Airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities to end your budget tour in Egypt.