8-Day Budget Egypt Tour: Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Old Cairo
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8-Day Budget Egypt Tour | Giza, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan
Egypt Tours Club · Private Multi-City Budget Journey
8-Day Budget Egypt Tour: Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Old Cairo
A private eight-day route combining Cairo and Giza, Mediterranean Alexandria, two Luxor nights, Edfu and Kom Ombo, Aswan and Historic Cairo, with seven three-star hotel nights.
8-Day Budget Egypt Tour: Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Old CairoCairo → Giza → Alexandria → Flight to Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Flight to Cairo
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Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza → Alexandria → Flight to Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Flight to Cairo
Journey Overview
Eight days spanning Egypt’s northern coast and southern temple corridor
8 days / 7 nights
1
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and selected three-star Cairo hotel.
2
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Private guided Giza Plateau visit with breakfast and lunch.
3
Alexandria & Fly to Luxor
Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel, return to Cairo for the included flight and Luxor hotel.
4
Luxor Highlights & Hotel
Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak; Tutankhamun’s tomb costs extra.
5
Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan Hotel
Visit both included temples while travelling south from Luxor to Aswan.
6
Philae, High Dam & Fly to Cairo
Included Aswan visits, then included domestic flight and Cairo hotel.
7
Old Coptic & Islamic Cairo
Churches, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili.
8
Final Departure
Hotel check-out and private airport transfer.
Tour Highlights
Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Old Cairo
Cairo
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
The defining monuments of the Giza Plateau.
Mediterranean
Alexandria Heritage
Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs and Qaitbay Citadel.
Ancient Thebes
Luxor Highlights
Royal tombs, Memnon and Karnak Temple.
Temple Corridor
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Horus sanctuary and the riverside twin temple.
Aswan
Philae & High Dam
Island sanctuary of Isis and modern engineering landmark.
Coptic & Islamic
Historic Cairo
Churches, Citadel, mosque and historic bazaar.
What to Expect
A broad private budget journey using flights for a workable schedule
Private · 3-star · Domestic flights
What to ExpectCairo → Giza → Alexandria → Flight to Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → Flight to Cairo
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Private guided touring
A professional Egyptologist and private ground transport serve all scheduled visits.
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Seven three-star hotel nights
Three initial Cairo nights, two Luxor nights, one Aswan night and one final Cairo night.
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Two domestic flights
The official inclusion lists Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo, producing a workable eight-day schedule.
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Long Upper Egypt road day
Day 5 connects Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan by ground transport.
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Five lunches guaranteed
The inclusion list guarantees five lunches, although daily entries display six and require correction.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The official inclusion promises Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo flights, while Days 3 and 6 mention trains. Flights are required to preserve seven hotel nights and the published schedule.
Days 2–7 each display lunch, totaling six, while the final inclusion guarantees lunch for five days. Identify the excluded lunch.
The overview promotes Hatshepsut Temple, but the detailed Luxor day and included-activities list omit it. Do not promise it without written confirmation.
$2,175 single, $1,360 double and $1,345 triple per adult; deposit is 50%.
Day 3 must end with the Cairo–Luxor flight, and Day 6 with the Aswan–Cairo flight, not overnight rail travel.
Cruise beverages are listed under extra fees even though this package contains no Nile cruise.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
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Pyramids Evening Experiences
Sound and Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari.
Optional+
Inside the Pyramids
Interior tickets require separate payment.
Optional+
Hatshepsut Temple
Requires confirmation because it is absent from the detailed included day.
Optional+
Special Royal Tombs
Tutankhamun and other premium tomb tickets cost extra.
Optional+
Flight and Hotel Changes
Baggage upgrades, room upgrades, extra nights and late checkout.
Optional+
General Exclusions
International airfare, visa, drinks, the sixth unconfirmed lunch, personal expenses and gratuities.
Optional
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8-Day Budget Egypt Tour: Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan & Old Cairo
A private budget-friendly journey covering Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Old Cairo, with seven 3-star hotel nights and domestic flights between Cairo and Upper Egypt.
8 days / 7 nightsCairo · Giza · Alexandria · Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan7 hotel nights · Private guided touring
Day-by-day travel plan
DAY1Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private hotel transfer and introduction to the programme.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport holding a sign with your name, assist with visa and customs procedures and transfer you privately to the selected Cairo hotel.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and assistance with arrival procedures.
Private Hotel Transfer
Direct transfer to the selected hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
Optional · Extra fee
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening experience at the Giza Plateau.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsHotel breakfast plan; no arrival-day meal is clearly specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Cairo by Night, quad safari and the Pyramids Sound and Light Show are optional.
DAY2Giza
Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Explore the three principal pyramids and the Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist.
After breakfast, meet your private guide at the hotel and visit the Giza Plateau. Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Included experiences
Pyramids of Giza
Discover the three principal royal pyramids and their funerary landscape.
Great Sphinx
See the monumental limestone guardian of the plateau.
Local Lunch
Lunch is included according to the detailed day plan.
Note: The published base day focuses on Giza. Saqqara is not listed as an included visit.
DAY3Cairo → Alexandria → Luxor
Alexandria Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel & Flight to Luxor
Visit Alexandria’s principal included sites, return to Cairo and fly south to Luxor.
Travel privately from Cairo to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Qaitbay Citadel, enjoy lunch and return to Cairo for the included domestic flight to Luxor and hotel transfer.
Included experiences
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the Roman-period underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions.
Qaitbay Citadel
Visit the fifteenth-century Mediterranean fortress near the ancient lighthouse location.
Local Lunch
Lunch is included during the Alexandria excursion.
Note: The day text mentions a train station, but the Inclusions section specifies a Cairo–Luxor domestic flight. This version follows the included flight because the package also provides seven hotel nights.
DAY4Luxor
Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon & Karnak
Explore Luxor’s royal tombs and monumental temple complex.
Meet your private Egyptologist at the Luxor hotel and visit selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple before returning to the hotel.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs.
Colossi of Memnon
See the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Optional · Extra fee
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Not listed in the base day and requires separate confirmation.
Note: The page lists lunch and dinner for this day. The final voucher should identify which five lunches are covered by the package-wide lunch allowance.
DAY5Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan
Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Travel south through Upper Egypt and visit two major Ptolemaic temples.
Depart Luxor by private vehicle and travel to Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. Continue to the riverside double temple of Kom Ombo, then proceed to Aswan for hotel check-in.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore the monumental Temple of Horus, including its pylons, courts and sanctuary.
Kom Ombo Temple
Visit the symmetrical double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Upper Egypt Road Journey
Travel privately from Luxor through Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Aswan
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate road transfer Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan
Note: This road sequence is the practical way to include both temples and finish the day in Aswan, as stated in the accommodation section.
DAY6Aswan → Cairo
Philae Temple, High Dam & Flight to Cairo
Explore Aswan’s principal included sights, then fly back to Cairo.
Meet your guide at the Aswan hotel, visit the High Dam and reach Philae Temple by local boat. After the tour, transfer to Aswan Airport for the included domestic flight to Cairo and hotel transfer.
Included experiences
Aswan High Dam
Visit the modern engineering landmark and view the Lake Nasser setting.
Philae Temple
Reach the island sanctuary by boat and explore the temple dedicated to Isis.
Domestic Flight Aswan → Cairo
Included according to the official package inclusions, subject to airline schedules and baggage rules.
Optional · Extra fee
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional very-early-morning excursion requiring separate booking.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner are listed; confirm whether this lunch is one of the five included
TransportPrivate Aswan transfers, local boat, domestic flight and Cairo hotel transfer
Note: The day text mentions Aswan railway station, but the package Inclusions specify an Aswan–Cairo domestic flight. This version follows the included flight and seven-hotel-night structure.
DAY7Historic Cairo
Coptic Cairo, Citadel, Alabaster Mosque & Khan El Khalili
Explore Cairo’s major Christian and Islamic heritage districts.
Meet your guide at the hotel and visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, then continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar before returning to the hotel.
Included experiences
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit the Hanging Church and Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church area.
Saladin Citadel
Explore the medieval fortress and its panoramic Cairo setting.
Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque
Visit the famous Ottoman-style mosque inside the Citadel.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through traditional lanes filled with shops, spices and handicrafts.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch are listed; confirm whether this lunch is included within the five-day allowance
Note: Respectful clothing is recommended at religious sites. The final confirmation should specify whether lunch is included on Day 6 or Day 7, because the package includes five lunches in total.
DAY8Cairo
Departure from Cairo
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport or the confirmed next location.
Your pickup time will be arranged according to the confirmed departure details. A private driver will collect you from the hotel and complete the final transfer.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete departure formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.
Private Departure Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport or the agreed drop-off point.
Optional · Extra fee
Late Check-out
May be requested subject to availability and an additional charge.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate departure transfer
Note: When late check-out is unavailable, luggage storage or waiting in the hotel lobby may be possible.
ETC
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8 Days / 7 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this private budget route through Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan. The final inclusion list provides seven nights in selected 3-star hotels with daily breakfast, domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, private guiding, private transportation, standard entrance fees and lunch on five sightseeing days.
Tour Inclusions
Services confirmed by the final official list
7 hotel nightsDaily breakfast2 domestic flights5 sightseeing lunches
Airport and station assistance
Meet-and-assist at Cairo International Airport, help with arrival procedures and assistance connected with the confirmed domestic transport services.
7 nights in selected 3-star hotels
Seven hotel nights with daily breakfast according to the final inclusion list, with accommodation shown in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
Domestic flights: Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
Two domestic flight sectors are included according to the final official list, subject to airline availability, baggage conditions and the final operating schedule.
Private knowledgeable Egyptologist guide
A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing in Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Old Cairo.
Standard entrance fees to all listed attractions
Regular admission to the Giza Pyramids plateau and Great Sphinx, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Qaitbay Citadel, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and Alabaster Mosque, and Khan El Khalili.
Private air-conditioned transportation
Modern private transportation for airport transfers, Cairo and Giza sightseeing, the Alexandria day tour, and all scheduled transfers and local touring services.
Daily breakfast and lunch on 5 sightseeing days
The final inclusion list guarantees lunch for five days. The daily programme shows lunch on Days 2 through 7, so the exact five included lunch days must be identified in the booking confirmation.
Unlimited bottled water in the vehicle
Bottled water is provided during all confirmed tours and transfer services.
Local taxes
Applicable local taxes connected with the expressly included package services.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writing
International airfareEntry visaOptional toursSpecial tickets
International airfare
Flights between the traveler’s home country and Egypt are not included in the package price.
Egypt entry visa fee
Arrival assistance includes help with visa and customs procedures, but the visa fee itself is payable separately.
Drinks, dinners and unconfirmed meals
Soft drinks, juices, coffee, alcoholic beverages, dinners and any meal not included in the final written meal plan are excluded.
Personal expenses
Shopping, souvenirs, laundry, minibar, room service, telephone charges and other private purchases are excluded.
Optional Cairo activities
Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari carry additional charges.
Inside-pyramid and special tomb tickets
Entry inside the Giza Pyramids, Tutankhamun’s tomb and any separately ticketed or restricted-access attraction require additional payment.
Unconfirmed additional attractions
Hatshepsut Temple appears in the overview but not in the detailed Day 4 activities or final included-activities list, so it requires written confirmation before being treated as included.
Hotel, flight and service upgrades
Room upgrades, different domestic-flight arrangements, extra hotel nights, late checkout and services outside the confirmed programme require a revised quotation.
Tipping and gratuities
Tips for guides, drivers, representatives, airline staff and hotel staff are not included.
Anything not expressly listed as included
Saqqara appears only in generic footwear advice and is not part of the detailed itinerary. The page also mentions cruise beverages, although this programme contains no Nile Cruise.
Accommodation7 nights in 3-star hotelsDaily breakfast according to the final inclusion list.
Internal travelCairo–Luxor + Aswan–Cairo flightsDomestic flights are the transport mode confirmed by the final list.
RouteCairo → Alexandria → Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan → CairoA multi-city private heritage journey.
Important page discrepancies: The final inclusion list confirms domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, while the detailed Day 3 and Day 6 text refers to train-station transfers for those same routes. This script follows the final list and treats the flights as included. The final list guarantees five lunches, while the daily programme shows lunch on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. The daily sections also display dinner on Days 4, 5 and 6, but dinner is not separately confirmed in the final inclusion list. Hatshepsut Temple appears in the overview but not in the detailed Luxor activities.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 8-day budget Egypt tour
Confirm the domestic-flight schedule, seven hotel nights, five included lunch days, dinner plan and Hatshepsut Temple status before booking.