6-Day Egypt Budget Tour | Cairo, Luxor & Optional Aswan Tours
Egypt Tours Club · Private Budget Journey to Upper Egypt
6-Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo, Giza, Luxor & Aswan
A fast-paced six-day private route combining Giza and Saqqara, Luxor’s royal monuments, a flexible Aswan stay and Historic Cairo, with overnight sleeper-train travel.
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Sleeper Train → Luxor → Aswan → Sleeper Train → Historic Cairo
Journey Overview
Six days connecting Cairo and Upper Egypt with flexible Aswan time
6 days / 5 nights
1
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and selected three-star Cairo hotel.
2
Giza, Saqqara & Sleeper Train
Visit Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with lunch, then take the overnight train to Luxor.
3
Luxor Highlights & Transfer to Aswan
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon and Karnak, then private road transfer to Aswan hotel.
4
Free Aswan Day & Sleeper Train
Relax or add optional Abu Simbel, Philae, Nubian Village or felucca, then take the overnight train to Cairo.
5
Historic Cairo & Hotel
Arrive for Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili, then Cairo hotel.
6
Final Departure
Hotel check-out and private transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Tour Highlights
Pyramids, royal tombs, Karnak, Aswan and Historic Cairo
Cairo
Giza & Saqqara
Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Djoser’s Step Pyramid.
Luxor West Bank
Valley of the Kings
Selected standard royal tombs are included.
Ancient Thebes
Hatshepsut & Memnon
Terraced temple and monumental statues.
Luxor East Bank
Karnak Temple
Great Hypostyle Hall and monumental sacred complex.
Optional Excursions
Flexible Aswan Day
Choose Abu Simbel, Philae, Nubian Village or a felucca.
Coptic & Islamic
Historic Cairo
Churches, Citadel, mosque and Khan El Khalili.
What to Expect
An active private budget route with two overnight train journeys
Private · Sleeper trains · 3-star
What to ExpectCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Sleeper Train → Luxor → Aswan → Sleeper Train → Historic Cairo
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Private guided sightseeing
A licensed Egyptologist and private vehicles serve the scheduled attractions and Luxor–Aswan transfer.
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Two sleeper-train sectors
Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo tickets are published as included; cabin details need confirmation.
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Operational split: three hotel plus two train nights
This is the only five-night sequence compatible with the day-by-day route.
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Aswan sightseeing is optional
The base package provides free time; Abu Simbel, Philae, Nubian Village and felucca cost extra.
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Meals vary by day
Breakfast daily, lunches on Days 2, 3 and 5, and dinner on Days 3 and 4 are published but require final confirmation.
Additional Information
Important details to confirm before final payment
The official list promises five hotel nights plus two sleeper-train journeys within a five-night tour. Both cannot be supplied without extending the duration.
The page shows a Cairo hotel night while also requiring the overnight Cairo–Luxor train before Day 3 sightseeing.
Day 5 begins after an Aswan–Cairo sleeper train, so Day 4 cannot simultaneously be an Aswan hotel night.
One rate section shows $1,435/$1,025/$975, while checkout shows $1,635/$1,020/$1,010 for single/double/triple adults.
Deposit is 50%. Checkout child prices are $818/$510 and infant prices $409/$255; triple child/infant prices require quotation.
The opening overview is displayed in Italian and should be replaced with localized English content.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Experiences and extensions available with a revised quotation
Optional
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Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early excursion from Aswan.
Optional+
Philae, Nubian Village & Felucca
All Aswan sightseeing and local transfers require separate confirmation and payment.
Optional+
Inside the Pyramids
Interior tickets are not included.
Optional+
Special Royal Tombs
Tutankhamun and other premium tombs need separate tickets.
Optional+
Optional Cairo Evenings
Sound and Light, Cairo by Night, dinner cruise and quad experiences.
Optional+
General Exclusions
International flights, visa, drinks, unlisted meals, upgrades, personal expenses and gratuities.
Optional
Ready for a compact Cairo, Luxor and Aswan journey?
Confirm the hotel/train-night split, cabins, exact schedule, meals and final price before booking.
A private budget journey through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Aswan, with guided historical visits, a flexible Aswan day and published sleeper-train services.
6 days / 5 nightsCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Luxor · Aswan3-star hotels · Optional Aswan tours
Day-by-day travel plan
DAY1Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 3-star Cairo hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport holding a sign with your name, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the selected hotel.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and assistance with arrival, visa and customs procedures.
Private Hotel Transfer
Direct transfer to the selected Cairo hotel.
Optional · Extra fee
Optional Cairo Evening
Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night or a quad-bike safari may be arranged separately.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast is included with the hotel stay; no arrival-day meal specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Evening activities require separate booking and payment.
DAY2Saqqara & Giza
Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Saqqara
Explore the Step Pyramid, the Giza Plateau and the Great Sphinx with a private Egyptologist.
After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist and travel to Saqqara. Continue to the Giza Plateau to explore the three main pyramids, the panoramic viewpoint and the Great Sphinx, with lunch at a local restaurant.
Included experiences
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Visit the ancient royal necropolis and the Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser.
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Great Sphinx
See the monumental limestone guardian of the Giza Plateau.
Local Lunch
Enjoy the lunch stated in the published itinerary.
Optional · Extra fee
Inside the Pyramids
Interior access requires a separate ticket.
AccommodationPublished: selected 3-star hotel in Cairo; sleeper-train date requires confirmation
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate sightseeing vehicle; Cairo–Luxor sleeper train is included but its overnight date is not operationally clear
Note: The package includes Cairo–Luxor sleeper-train tickets, but the published Day 2 accommodation remains a Cairo hotel. The final voucher must identify whether the train departs after this tour or on another confirmed date.
DAY3Luxor → Aswan
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Karnak
Explore Luxor’s West Bank and Karnak Temple, then continue privately to Aswan.
Meet your guide in Luxor and explore selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple. After the tour, travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs from the New Kingdom.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the terraced temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the monumental seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Optional · Extra fee
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Entrance requires a separate special ticket.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Aswan
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPublished sleeper-train arrival in Luxor, private Luxor touring and road transfer to Aswan
Note: The exact start time depends on the confirmed Cairo–Luxor train arrival. Train details and the available sightseeing duration must be reconfirmed.
DAY4Aswan
Free Day with Optional Aswan Excursions
Relax in Aswan or add Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, a Nubian Village or a felucca experience.
Enjoy a flexible day in Aswan. You may relax at the hotel, explore independently or select one or more optional paid excursions according to availability and the final operating schedule.
Included experiences
Free Time in Aswan
Use the day for rest or independent exploration.
Optional · Extra fee
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early-morning road excursion to the monumental temples of Ramses II and Nefertari.
Optional · Extra fee
Philae Temple
Optional boat-access visit to the island sanctuary of Isis.
Optional · Extra fee
Nubian Village or Felucca
Optional cultural or sailing experience on the Nile.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Aswan
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner are listed; confirm meals when no optional excursion is booked
TransportLocal transfers only when included in a separately confirmed optional excursion
Note: All Aswan activities are optional and require separate booking, transportation, guiding and entrance-fee confirmation.
DAY5Aswan → Cairo
Historic Cairo: Coptic Quarter, Citadel & Khan El Khalili
Return to Cairo and explore the city’s Christian and Islamic heritage.
Transfer to Aswan Railway Station for the published sleeper-train service to Cairo. After arrival, meet your private Egyptologist and visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel, the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Included experiences
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit the historic Christian quarter and the Hanging Church area.
Saladin Citadel
Explore the medieval fortress and its panoramic setting.
Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque
Visit the landmark Ottoman-style mosque inside the Citadel.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through traditional lanes, handicraft shops and spice stalls.
AccommodationSelected 3-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPublished Aswan–Cairo sleeper train and private Cairo sightseeing vehicle
Note: The published day combines an overnight train, arrival in Cairo and a full city tour. The actual departure date, arrival time and hotel night must be stated in the final confirmation.
DAY6Cairo
Departure from Cairo
Hotel check-out and private transfer according to the confirmed departure details.
Complete hotel check-out and meet your private driver at the confirmed time. Transfer to Cairo International Airport or the next agreed location, where the six-day programme concludes.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete the hotel departure formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.
Private Departure Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport or the confirmed drop-off location.
Optional · Extra fee
Late Check-out Request
May be arranged subject to availability and an additional charge.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate hotel-to-airport or agreed-location transfer
Note: When departure is later than check-out, luggage storage or waiting in the hotel lobby may be available.
ETC
Egypt Tours ClubClear package details before you confirm
6 Days / 5 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the published services for this private budget route through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Aswan. The official inclusion list provides five nights in selected 3-star hotels on a bed-and-breakfast basis, round-trip sleeper-train tickets for Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo, private guiding, private transport and standard entrance fees.
Tour Inclusions
Services published in the official package list
5 hotel nightsDaily breakfastRound-trip sleeper trainPrivate Egyptologist
Cairo Airport meet-and-assist
A local representative meets you inside Cairo International Airport, assists with arrival procedures and coordinates the private hotel transfer and final departure transfer.
5 nights in selected 3-star hotels
Five hotel nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis are listed in the official inclusions, with accommodation shown in Cairo and Aswan. Exact hotel allocation must be reconfirmed against the overnight train schedule.
Sleeper-train tickets: Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
Round-trip sleeper-train tickets are included for the published intercity routes. Final departure times, cabin details, carriage information and boarding instructions are confirmed before travel.
Private licensed Egyptologist guide
A professional private Egyptologist accompanies the scheduled sightseeing in Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and historic Cairo.
Standard entrance fees to the listed attractions
Regular admission to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid area, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and Alabaster Mosque, and Khan El Khalili according to the confirmed itinerary.
Private air-conditioned transportation
Modern private air-conditioned vehicles are provided for airport and station transfers, sightseeing and the private road transfer from Luxor to Aswan.
Meals stated in the confirmed itinerary
Daily hotel breakfast is included. Lunch is stated on Days 2, 3 and 5, while dinner is stated on Days 3 and 4. Final meal details remain subject to the written confirmation.
Unlimited bottled water during tours and transfers
Bottled water is provided during all confirmed sightseeing and transfer services.
All applicable local taxes and service charges
Local taxes and service charges connected with the expressly included services.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writing
International airfareAswan excursionsSpecial ticketsTips
International airfare and domestic flights
International flights are excluded. A generic information line mentions domestic airlines, but the confirmed itinerary uses trains and private road transportation rather than domestic flights.
Egypt entry visa fee
Airport assistance includes help with arrival, visa and customs procedures, but the visa fee itself is not listed as included.
Drinks and unlisted meals
Soft drinks, juices, coffee, alcoholic beverages and any meal not expressly stated as included are excluded.
Personal expenses
Souvenirs, shopping, laundry, telephone charges, minibar, room service and other private purchases are paid directly by the traveler.
Optional Aswan excursions
Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, the Nubian Village and a felucca experience require separate booking and payment.
Optional Cairo evening activities
Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night, Nile dinner cruise and quad-bike experiences carry additional charges.
Premium and special-entry tickets
Entry inside the Giza Pyramids, Tutankhamun’s tomb and other separately ticketed or restricted-access attractions require additional payment.
Hotel, train and service upgrades
Room upgrades, private cabin upgrades, late checkout, extra hotel nights and unlisted services require a revised quotation and availability confirmation.
Tipping and gratuities
Tips for guides, drivers, representatives, train staff and other service personnel are not included.
Anything not expressly listed under the inclusions
Any additional museum, transfer, excursion, entrance ticket, meal or service remains excluded unless added in writing.
Accommodation5 nights in 3-star hotelsBed-and-breakfast basis according to the official inclusion list.
Internal travelCairo–Luxor + Aswan–Cairo sleeper trainTrain details are reconfirmed before travel.
RouteCairo → Luxor → Aswan → CairoGiza, Saqqara, Luxor and historic Cairo sightseeing, with a free Aswan day.
Important page discrepancy: The official inclusion list states five hotel nights and also includes sleeper-train tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo. However, the detailed itinerary shows hotel accommodation in Cairo on Days 1 and 2, Aswan on Days 3 and 4, and Cairo on Day 5, leaving no overnight period for either sleeper train. Day 3 also describes transfer to Cairo station, arrival in Luxor, a complete Luxor tour and onward travel to Aswan on the same programme day. Day 5 similarly combines the Aswan sleeper train, arrival in Cairo and a full city tour. This script preserves the published services but flags the hotel and train schedule for written confirmation.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 6-day Cairo, Luxor and Aswan budget tour
Confirm the actual hotel nights, sleeper-train dates and cabins, meal plan, Aswan free day and final operating schedule before booking.
Prices are shown per person in US dollars. The final rate depends on the selected travel date, room occupancy, hotel and train availability, and any optional services requested.
USDDisplayed currency
Per PersonPricing basis
3Room options
50%Booking deposit
Private Occupancy
Single Room
One adult using a private room
Current package rate
Adult$1,435
Child 6–11$718
Infant 0–5$359
Final price per traveler
Most Popular
Double Room
Two adults sharing one room
Current package rate
Adult$1,025
Child 6–11$513
Infant 0–5$256
Final price per traveler
Best Adult Value
Triple Room
Three adults sharing one room
Current package rate
Adult$975
Child 6–11On request
Infant 0–5On request
Final price per traveler
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Child and Infant Pricing
The displayed child and infant prices apply to the room arrangements shown above. For triple-room family occupancy or a different room distribution, request a final quotation before booking.
Deposit: A 50% deposit of the total booking amount is required to confirm the reservation.
Seasonal changes: Prices may change according to travel dates, peak periods, hotel availability and railway operating conditions.
Room basis: Adult prices are quoted per person according to single, double or triple room occupancy.
Optional tours: Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, the Nubian Village and other optional services are not included in these rates.
Final confirmation: Your booking confirmation will show the final room arrangement, traveler ages, services and total amount.
Current Season Price Details
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out