8 Days Cairo & Nile Cruise Budget Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights
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Price $1692
Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Private Group
Location Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
Language All Languages

Overview

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt with our 8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Budget Holiday. Designed for travelers seeking an unforgettable experience without overspending, this package offers the perfect balance of guided historical exploration and relaxing downtime along the legendary Nile River.

Your adventure begins in Cairo, where you will stand in awe of the Great Pyramids of Giza, marvel at the Great Sphinx, and explore the priceless artifacts housed inside the Grand Egyptian Museum. After immersing yourself in the vibrant energy of Egypt's capital, you will take a quick domestic flight to Aswan to board a comfortable, well-equipped Nile cruise ship.

As you sail toward Luxor, you will stop to explore breathtaking ancient temples with our professional English-speaking Egyptologist guides. Enjoy reliable transportation, handpicked budget-friendly accommodations, and a seamless itinerary that guarantees outstanding value for your money.

Tour Plan

  • Pickup: once you arrive at the airport. You will find our representative from Kemerya Tours waiting for you. to help you and take you to the hotel
  • Hotel Check-in: while you arrive at the hotel. Take your welcome drink and stay back. Our representative will finish all the check-in procedures, and he will review your itinerary
  • Your First Night in Egypt: Enjoy a peaceful night and get a good night’s rest. Tomorrow we will begin our adventure with one of the world's greatest wonders.
  • Optional tours: There’re many optional tours if you hope; you can choose one of Kemerya's optional tours, such as
    1. Sound & light show at the Giza Pyramids.
    2. Cairo by Night tours.
    3. Nile Dinner Cruise.
  • Giza Pyramids: After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey with one of the world’s greatest wonders. the legendary Giza Pyramids, to see King Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. It was built from more than 4,500 years ago.
  • Great Sphinx: Then we’ll see the Great Sphinx. Standing beside the Giza Pyramids. It’s a lion body with the face of a pharaoh. And it is considered one of the greatest symbols of ancient Egypt.
  • Camel or Horse optional Ride: there’re any optional activities in Pyramids, you can choose between a horse ride or camel ride to start your adventure across the golden desert surrounding the Giza Pyramids and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views while exploring the quieter side of the Giza Plateau away from the crowds.
  • Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods in Cairo, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): After lucnh, we’ll continue our journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum, to discover thousands of the remarkable artifacts that tell the story of ancient Egypt, and it is the newest and the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. It the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. We will find Ramses II greeting us while we enter the Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Coptic Cairo: After that we will go to Coptic Cairo.  to visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and your Egyptologist guide will tell you and the historical stories about these historic sites.
  • Return to your hotel: After a wonderful day exploring the cultural heart of Cairo, we’ll return to your hotel to relax and get ready for tomorrow’s journey to Luxor, to start a new story in our adventure.
  •  Flight to Luxor: After breakfast, get ready to check out from the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport to fly to Luxor    
  • Nile Cruise: Once you arrived Luxor, you’ll meet our team in Luxor to take you to board your Nile Cruise and check into your cabin & enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as your unforgettable journey along the Nile begins.
  • Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods on board, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
  • Luxor Temple: After lunch, we will visit Luxor Temple to continue our discovery tour. It is one of the most elegant monuments in ancient Egypt. And Luxor Temple played an important role in royal ceremonies. and it later expanded by Ramses II
  • Overnight: after this wonderful day, we’ll return to the cruise boat to enjoy your first night on board in Luxor.
  • Breakfast on Board: Take your breakfast at morning while the cruise continues its journey along the Nile.
  • Valley of the Kings: The first Stop will be at Valley of the Kings. This is the highlight of this historical place. In this place is buried Tutankhamun. and many greatest Egyptian pharaohs.
  • Hatshepsut Temple: Then we’ll visit Hatshepsut Temple, that was built for Queen Hatshepsut. It reflects the remarkable legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharouh.
  • Colossi of Memnon: We will see Colossi of Memnon before leaving the west bank of Luxor, that was built over more than 3000 years, and it is one of Luxor's most famous landmarks.
  • Sailing Toward Edfu: After that you’ll return back to the Nile Cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu at night, enjoy your last night in Luxor.
  • Breakfast: Take your breakfast on board before heading out to explore Edfu.
  • Edfu Temple: After the breakfast, we’ll visit Edfu temple, it’s one of the most historical placed in Edfu, that has remained remarkably intact for more than 2,000 years, allowing you to admire its impressive gateways, detailed carving, and magnificent halls.
  • Sailing to Kom Ombo: We’ll continue our journey at Kom Ombo
  • Kom Ombo Temple: Once we arrived to Kom Ombo, we’ll visit Kom Ombo Temple that’s located on the banks of the Nile & it was dedicated to two gods Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
  • Sailing to Aswan: After that we will return back to the Nile Cruise to sail toward Aswan.
  • Breakfast: Take your breakfast on board before heading out to explore Aswan.
  • Aswan High Dam: the first stop in Aswan will be at Aswan High Dam, It’s one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. It built to control the Nile’s annual floods and generate hydroelectric power.
  • Philae Temple: Then we’ll take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautifully preserved temple complex dedicated to Isis.
  • Unfinished Obelisk: Then we’ll discover this massive ancient monument still attached to bedrock, offering insight into ancient Egyptian stone carving techniques.
  • Return to the Cruise: After finish our journey in Aswan, we’ll return back to enjoy the rest of your time in Aswan.
  • Optional tour: There’s an Optional tour to Abu Simbel if you want to know more about Aswan Temples & its history.
  • Flight to Cairo: Take your breakfast before checkout the Nile Cruise & going to the Aswan Airport. To return back to Cairo.
  • Free Time:  Once we return back to Cairo. We’ll take you directly to your hotel. It’s time to relax.
  • Breakfast at the hotel: Enjoy your final breakfast before checking out from the hotel. Take one last moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories you’ve created throughout our journey.
  • Airport Transfer: At the scheduled time our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Meeting Point

Cairo International Airport

What covered

Included / Excluded

Clear details before booking your private Egypt tour.

Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic Flights
  • 4 nights in Cairo
  • 3 nights Nile cruise – full board
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Private AC transportation.
  • Mineral water during tours
  • Motorboat ride to Philae Temple.
  • Entry fees to all sites
  • Snack stops
  • Shopping tours if time
  • Taxes

Not Included

  • Visa
  • Tipping
  • Optional tours
  • International flights

Prices

Package type Oct-Apr
Single (Solo) $2372
Double $1880
Triple $1692
Travel Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan included in this budget tour?

Yes, all internal domestic flights (Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo) are fully included in the package price, complete with private airport transfers.

What is included in the full-board Nile Cruise stay?

Your 3-night Nile Cruise accommodation includes full-board dining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily aboard the ship), along with all sightseeing excursions along the Nile.

Is this budget holiday private or part of a large tour group?

All Kemerya Tours packages are strictly private. You will have your own private vehicle, driver, and personal Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

Can I add an optional trip to Abu Simbel during this tour?

Absolutely. On Day 6 in Aswan, you can easily add an optional morning excursion to the famous Sun Temples of Abu Simbel via private land transfer or domestic flight.

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