Discover Egypt in this 15-day budget tour. Explore the highlights of the popular cities in Egypt such as Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan. In your 15-day budget trip to Egypt, you will relax for some days on the beaches of the Red Sea in Hurghada and discover its underwater world.
Highlights of the tour:
The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx.
The fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum.
The magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
The phenomenal Temples of Abu Simbel.
Red Sea beaches and its underwater world.
The largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple.
The beautiful Philae Temple in Aswan.
The most intact Temple in Egypt of Horus in Edfu.
The first pyramid in the history of King Djoser at Saqqara.
The most intact Temple in Egypt of Horus in Edfu.
The impressive Roman Catacombs in Alexandria.
Saladin Citadel and the White Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
The twin Temple of Horus and Sobek at Kom Ombo.
The unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
The majestic Luxor Temple.
Itinerary of the trip:
Day 1: Arrival in Egypt
Arrival at Cairo airport. Meet and assist by our representative who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Day 2: Great Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
Your actual holiday begins right now.
Today, you will explore the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built? Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Day 3: Alexandria Highlights
Today, you are driving to the beautiful City of Alexandria, the capital city of Egypt during the Greco-Roman period. Your tour includes the famous Roman Catacombs at Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and the Library of Alexandria from outside. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After the tour, you will drive back to Cairo.
Day 4: Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili
Today, you will explore the fabulous contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Thousands of artifacts from all periods of Egyptian history are displayed on the two floors of the museum. Eye-catching items such as the golden treasure of Tutankhamen, the silver treasure of Psusennes I, the diorite statue of Khafre, and many other things are on view.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built-in 1172 to defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Day 5: Drive to Hurghada
After some days tours, you will enjoy some relaxation, so today, you will drive to the beautiful City of Hurghada on the Red Sea, where you can enjoy five days (5th to 9th day), the underwater life and activities of the Red Sea. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Day 6: Hurghada
Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Day 7: Hurghada
Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Day 8: Hurghada
Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Day 9: Drive to Luxor
After some days of relaxation in Hurghada, you are driving to Luxor. Upon arriving, you will check into your room and relax. After that, you are invited to explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Day 10: Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
Today, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep in the mountain trying to hide them from the grave robbers. There are 65 tombs at the Valley of the Kings, and your guide will recommend the best 3 tombs of the opened ones to visit. From the magnificent Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who ruled as solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You end your tour at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Back to your hotel for a free evening.
Day 11: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Today, you are driving to Aswan via Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Visit the most intact Temple in Egypt of Horus in Edfu and the twin Temple of Sobek and Horus together with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo.
Day 12: Abu Simbel Temples
Early wakeup to drive to the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari in Abu Simbel. Then back to your hotel in Aswan for a free evening.
Day 13: Aswan Tour
Your tour today includes the High Dam, the largest engineering project in the 1960s, the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk, and the awesome Temple of Philae.
Transfer to Aswan railway to board your seated train to Cairo.
Day 14: Free day
Transfer from Giza railway to your hotel. Free day.
Day 15: Fly home
Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.
Price includes:
All transfers as per itinerary.
3-star hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis.
3-star hotel in Hurghada on Bed and Breakfast basis.
3-star hotel in Luxor on Bed and Breakfast basis.
3-star hotel in Aswan on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Seated train from Aswan to Cairo.
Entrance fees as per itinerary.
Licensed tour guides.
Price excludes:
International flights.
Arrival visa.
Gratuities.
Meals and drinks when not included.
Any sight or tour when not included.
