This Egypt budget tour keeps costs down by travelling between Cairo and the Nile Valley on first-class overnight seated trains, while still covering the big sights with an Egyptologist. You see the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then cruise for three nights from Aswan to Luxor with all meals on board, visiting Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and the West Bank of Luxor.
| Room | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Per person sharing a double room | USD 1,250 |
A supplement applies over Christmas, New Year and Easter – send an enquiry for the best price on your dates.
This is an enquiry-only package: tell us your dates, group size and hotel preference in the enquiry form, and we will reply with a confirmed price and availability. You can also contact us or call +201000569259 / +201221418581.
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8 days / 7 nights
Every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
2 nights Cairo hotel (B&B), 3 nights Nile cruise (full board), 2 nights first-class seated train – hotel category of your choice: 4-star, 5-star standard or 5-star luxury
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Booking: a 25% deposit confirms your package (50% in peak periods); the balance is paid on arrival in Egypt, in cash or by card. Children: under 2 free, 2–6 years 25% and 6–12 years 50% of the package price. Visa: many nationalities can get a visa on arrival – check the current rules for your passport, which should be valid for at least 6 months. Extra tickets: some special entries, such as going inside a pyramid, are not included. Peak dates: a supplement applies over Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Meet-and-assist at Cairo airport, help with the visa and immigration process and transfer to your hotel.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar, then board the first-class overnight train to Aswan.
Arrive in Aswan and transfer to your cruise. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan.
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then sail to Edfu.
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and sail to Luxor.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then take the first-class overnight train to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon, or add an optional Old Cairo and Citadel tour.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.
