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7 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Budget Tour Package
About 7 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Budget Tour Package
Discover Egypt’s highlights without overspending on this 7-day Cairo and Nile Cruise budget tour package. Your adventure begins in Cairo with visits to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to fascinating ancient treasures. Stroll through colorful bazaars where you can shop for souvenirs and experience the city’s vibrant culture. Next, fly to Aswan to embark on a 3-night Nile Cruise, sailing to Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. Along the way, explore magnificent temples, the Valley of the Kings, and the awe-inspiring Karnak complex. Blending guided sightseeing with leisure time, this well-planned itinerary offers comfort, value, and unforgettable memories. Perfect for travelers seeking both history and relaxation, this tour provides an excellent introduction to Egypt’s most iconic landmarks at an affordable price.
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🏨✨ Accommodation & Pricing
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel + Standard Cruise |
|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $1020 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $1600 |
⭐ 4-Star Hotels & Standard Nile Cruise:
- Hotel: Cairo Pyramids – Barcelo Cairo – Triumph Plaza or similar.
- Cruise: Magic Nile Cruise – Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar
📌 Important Notes:
Price Policy Confirmation Policy Cancellation Policy Children Policy Tipping
Day by day
01 Day 1: Arrival in Cairo - Welcome to the Land of Pharaohs
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and then he will escort you to the hotel by an air-conditioned coach. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Overnight in Cairo.
02 Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, and then you will meet your personal guide who will accompany you to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Continue to the famous Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, located directly in front of the iconic statue.
After your visit, enjoy lunch at a good-quality local restaurant.
Then, transfer to the extraordinary Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures. Here, your tour will focus on the legendary Tutankhamun Galleries, where the complete collection of the young king’s golden artifacts is displayed together for the first time—including his jewelry, chariots, ceremonial beds, amulets, and personal belongings found in his intact tomb.
You will also explore additional galleries showcasing remarkable statues, royal sarcophagi, and masterpieces from across Egypt’s ancient history.
After relishing these magnificent artifacts, you will be driven to Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest and most vibrant bazaar, time permitting.
Return to your hotel afterwards.
Optional tour: Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids – $60 per person.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
03 Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Aswan
Check out from your hotel in Cairo in early morning and then transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan. You will be met and assisted at Aswan Airport by our representative and then transferred to embark your Nile River cruise, before lunch time. Enjoy visiting the awesome Philae Temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
04 Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu visits
Breakfast on board early in the morning with sunrise, start sailing to Kom Ombo Visit Kom Ombo Temple Sail to Edfu Lunch on board Visit Edfu Temple Sail to Esna Egyptian dinner followed by Galabiya party.
Overnight on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
05 Day 5: Luxor East & west bank
Cross Esna Lock with Sunrise Breakfast on board enjoy a wonderful tour to visit East Bank of the Nile in Luxor, visiting the Karnak Templeand Luxor Temple followed by a visit to the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon with free time at leisure in Luxor for great shopping opportunity - Dinner & overnight onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
06 Day 6: Disembarkation - Fly back to Cairo
Disembarkation after breakfast, and then you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
07 Day 7: Cairo - Fly Back Home
Breakfast with free time at your hotel before transferring to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.
What's in the price, and what isn't
Included
- Meet and Assist service at the Airport.
- All Transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5* Cruise on full board.
- Domestic Flights (Cairo to Aswan - Luxor to Cairo)
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide during the visits.
- Bottled water during the visits.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- Any Optional tours.
- All personal Expenses.
- Tipping (Recommend).
Asked and answered
How much will it cost to tour Egypt?
The cost of touring Egypt depends on the type of experience you want. Budget travelers can spend as little as $50 to $100 per day, while luxury tours may range between $200 and $400 daily. At Egy Vacations, we offer customized packages, starting from affordable group tours to exclusive private adventures
Is it safe to tour Egypt now?
Yes, Egypt is safe to visit! The government prioritizes the safety of tourists, and popular areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts are secure and welcoming. With Egy Vacations, we ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from the moment you arrive.
How many days do you need to tour Egypt?
For a comprehensive experience, 7 to 10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, and Aswan, and even enjoy some relaxation by the Red Sea. Shorter itineraries of 3–5 days can also cover key highlights, perfect for travelers with limited time.
Which month is best to visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April. This period offers pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing at the Pyramids and the ancient temples of Upper Egypt.
Is Egypt safe for female tourists?
Absolutely. Female tourists will find Egypt to be safe, especially if they respect local customs and dress modestly in more conservative areas. Joining guided tours like those offered by Egy Vacations adds an extra layer of safety and convenience.
Is Egypt cheap or expensive?
Egypt is generally affordable, especially compared to many other popular tourist destinations. While luxury experiences and accommodations can be costly, local food, transportation, and sightseeing are budget-friendly. At Egy Vacations, we aim to deliver unforgettable experiences within your budget.
Why book with us
Licensed, local, andone WhatsApp away.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Our own guides
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
Private by default
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
One itemised price
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
Nothing to pay to enquire
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
24/7 while you travel
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Real travellers
5.0 on TripAdvisor,4.9 on Google.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
What a great team!
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Had a great time
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
It was the best choice ever
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
How to book
Four steps, andno online checkout anywhere.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
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Tell us your dates
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
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Get an itinerary and quote
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
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Confirm when it's right
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
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Travel with support
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Good to know
Travel tips from the peoplewho run the trips.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
When to go
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Daytime20–28 °C
CrowdsPeak Nov–Feb
PricesHighest Dec–Jan
- March and April keep the weather and lose the crowds — the best value window.
- June to August is much cheaper, but afternoons pass 42 °C and excursions run at dawn.
- Christmas and New Year need a 50% deposit, because the cruisers ask us for one too.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Visas and entry
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
VisaOn arrival
CostUS$25
Valid30 days
- Your passport needs six months’ validity from the day you land.
- The e-Visa is worth doing if you land late — it saves the queue at the bank window.
- We meet you before passport control and handle the paperwork with you.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Money and tipping
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
CardsHotels & cruisers
CashMarkets & tips
QuotesUS dollars
- Tipping is customary, never obligatory, and never inside your price.
- As a guide: $8–10 a day for your guide, $5 for your driver.
- Small notes are worth more than large ones — change is scarce everywhere.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
What to pack
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
DaysLight cotton
EveningsOne warm layer
SitesClosed shoes
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques — a scarf does the job for both.
- A hat and high-factor sun cream matter more than anything else on this list.
- Deck evenings on the Nile get genuinely cool from December to February.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Getting around
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Cairo → Luxor1 hour, by air
Luxor → Aswan3–4 nights
TransfersAll included
- Every transfer, domestic flight and entrance fee sits inside your quote.
- A private car and driver waits for you — no taxis, no haggling, no surprises.
- The sleeper train exists and we will book it, but it is slower and not cheaper.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.