11 Days Discover Egypt: Budget Adventure with Entrance Fees and Tipping Included
From the Pyramids of Giza to the Red Sea coast, a complete Egyptian journey with no hidden costs.
This 11-day Egypt budget adventure takes travelers from the ancient monuments of Cairo through a classic Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, then onward to the all-inclusive resorts of Hurghada on the Red Sea. Entrance fees, tipping, and most meals are built into the price from the outset.
The itinerary moves at a deliberate pace, pairing expert Egyptologist-guided site visits with genuine downtime. Overnight sleeper train travel between Cairo and Aswan keeps costs transparent while adding an element of authentic local travel.
A maximum group size of fifteen participants ensures that guides can dedicate meaningful attention to each traveler at every stop, from the hypostyle hall of Karnak to the rock-cut chambers of the Valley of the Kings.
The Red Sea leg in Hurghada provides two full leisure days at a four-to-five-star all-inclusive resort, offering a deliberate contrast to the intensive archaeological program in Upper Egypt.
Tour Highlights
Guided visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum with skip-the-line access and private group entry.
Five-star Nile cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor with gourmet on-board dining included.
Two-way sleeper train travel fully covered, connecting Cairo, Aswan, and the return journey.
Exploration of Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
Two leisure days at an all-inclusive four-to-five-star resort on the Red Sea in Hurghada.
All site entrance fees and standard gratuities covered throughout the eleven-day program.
Small groups of no more than fifteen travelers with dedicated expert Egyptologist guides.
Itinerary Overview
A professional driver meets you at Cairo International Airport for a private transfer to your hotel. Your tour manager provides a full itinerary briefing and assists with check-in to start the journey smoothly.
Morning visits cover Salah El Din Citadel, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. The afternoon is devoted to the Egyptian Museum and its collection of Pharaonic artifacts, including Tutankhamun's golden mask.
The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum fill the day before an evening transfer to Cairo Railway Station. The overnight sleeper train departs for Aswan, covering approximately fourteen hours.
Board the five-star Nile cruise in Aswan and visit Philae Temple. Subsequent days include the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, with an optional excursion to Abu Simbel available on Day 5. The cruise concludes with disembarkation in Luxor on Day 7.
Day 7 covers Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple at sunset. Day 8 crosses to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut before a bus transfer to Hurghada.
Two full days of leisure at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort with optional snorkeling and desert safari excursions available. On Day 11, a bus transfer returns travelers to Cairo with drop-off at a preferred location.
What Is Included and Excluded
Included
- All airport, station, and inter-city transfers throughout the tour
- Overnight sleeper train tickets Cairo to Aswan and return
- Five-star Nile cruise accommodation from Aswan to Luxor
- Three-to-four-star hotel stays in Cairo and Luxor
- Four-to-five-star all-inclusive resort in Hurghada
- Entrance fees to all listed archaeological sites and museums
- Most meals as specified per day in the itinerary
- Mineral water during all guided tours
- Standard gratuities for staff and service providers
- Expert Egyptologist guide services throughout
- Bus tickets Luxor to Hurghada and Hurghada to Cairo
Not Included
- International flights to and from Cairo
- Egypt entry visa fees
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Tour guide gratuities beyond standard staff tipping
- On-board drinks and Wi-Fi on the Nile cruise
- Optional add-on excursions such as Abu Simbel, hot air balloon, Nubian village tour, felucca, snorkeling, and desert safari
- Dinners not explicitly listed as included in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Important Information
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Spaces are limited to fifteen travelers per departure. Confirm your booking early to secure availability on your preferred dates.
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