11 Days Discover Egypt, Budget Adventure (Entrance Fee & Tipping Incl.)

11 Days Discover Egypt, Budget Adventure (Entrance Fee & Tipping Incl.)

Overview

Experience a Discover Egypt tour that blends ancient icons, expert guiding, and relaxing Red Sea downtime, with seamless logistics designed to keep your trip simple and stress free. This 11 day journey combines Cairo’s landmarks, a 5 star Nile cruise, and an all inclusive Hurghada resort, with entrance fees and tipping included for key services.

🗺️ What to Expect

This Discover Egypt tour is paced for a MODERATE activity level and built around a smooth, end to end flow. You start in Cairo with guided history in Islamic and Coptic districts, then step into the world of the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum before traveling overnight by sleeper train to Upper Egypt. From Aswan, you settle into a Standard 5 star Nile cruise rhythm, sightseeing in the mornings, sailing and relaxing between temples, and enjoying onboard meals and evening entertainment.

After Luxor’s major temples and West Bank tombs, the vibe shifts into pure unwind mode. You head to Hurghada for resort time on the Red Sea, with optional snorkeling and desert adventures available if you want to stay active. Throughout, the small group format, private transfers where noted, and included entry fees help keep the experience organized and easy to enjoy.

✨ Highlights

• 🧭 Expert guided culture days in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, with a small group size of max 15 travelers
• 🏛️ Iconic sights included, from the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to Karnak, Luxor Temple, and Philae
• 🚆 Overnight sleeper train Cairo to Aswan included, with a flight upgrade option available on request
• 🛳️ Standard 5 star Nile cruise experience with meals onboard and private excursions for your group
• 🏖️ Red Sea retreat in an all inclusive 4 to 5 star Hurghada resort, with free days to relax
• 🎟️ Entry fees and key tipping coverage included, helping you avoid hidden costs on core sightseeing days
• ✨ Flexible add ons, including Abu Simbel, Nubian Village, felucca sailing, and a hot air balloon in Luxor

📍 Itinerary

Day 1, Cairo Arrival: Airport pickup and hotel transfer. Meet your tour manager for check in support and itinerary briefing. Optional: Cairo by Night tour for arrivals before 5:00 PM.

Day 2, Cairo (approx. 9:00 AM to 3:00 or 4:00 PM): Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, Coptic Cairo Religious Complex including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, then the Egyptian Museum. Included lunch is koshary.

Day 3, Giza and GEM, Overnight Train (approx. 8:00 AM sightseeing, train pickup 5:45 PM to 6:30 PM): Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then the Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight sleeper train Cairo to Aswan (about 14 hours). Dinner served onboard.

Day 4, Aswan and Philae Temple: Arrive Aswan, transfer to Nile cruise for check in. Visit Philae Temple, then lunch and leisure on the sun deck. Optional: Nubian Village tour.

Day 5, Abu Simbel Option or Leisure, Kom Ombo: Choose an early Abu Simbel excursion (optional) or enjoy a relaxed river morning. Rejoin for Kom Ombo Temple visit, dinner, and evening entertainment. Overnight docked in Edfu.

Day 6, Edfu and Sail to Luxor: Explore the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail toward Luxor and witness the Esna Lock. Evening includes a Luxor horse carriage city tour. Optional: felucca at sunset.

Day 7, Karnak and Luxor Temple: Check out from the cruise, visit Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch, then visit Luxor Temple at sunset. Overnight in Luxor. Optional: hot air balloon (sunrise, kids under 6 not allowed).

Day 8, Luxor West Bank, Transfer to Hurghada: Valley of the Kings (entry includes 3 tombs) and the Temple of Hatshepsut, then lunch. Travel by business class A/C public bus to Hurghada, then transfer to your resort.

Day 9, Hurghada Free Day: Resort leisure day with all inclusive meals. Optional: snorkeling boat trip or desert adventure and super safari.

Day 10, Hurghada Free Day: Another resort leisure day with optional add ons available on request.

Day 11, Return to Cairo: Check out, transfer to Hurghada bus station, public bus to Cairo, then pickup from Cairo bus station to your preferred location.

✅ What’s Included

• Discover Egypt tour services with tour manager support on arrival and throughout scheduled logistics
• Airport pickup and transfer to your Cairo hotel on arrival day
• Handpicked stays, including 3 to 4 star hotels in Cairo and Luxor, a Standard 5 star Nile cruise, and an all inclusive 4 to 5 star Hurghada resort (as described)
• Small group experience, maximum 15 travelers
• Entrance tickets: Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Coptic Cairo religious complex sites listed, Giza Pyramids and Sphinx area, Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Horus Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut
• Overnight sleeper train ticket Cairo to Aswan, plus train station transfer and assistance
• Go Bus ticket Luxor to Hurghada, plus Hurghada bus station pickup and resort transfer
• Bus ticket Hurghada to Cairo, plus Cairo bus station pickup to your preferred location
• Meals as specified in the itinerary, including onboard cruise meals and all inclusive meals in Hurghada on resort days
• Mineral water during tours on specified days
• Staff and service providers gratitude included on listed days, as provided in the itinerary

❌ Exclusions

• Personal expenses and shopping
• Dinners in Cairo on days where dinner is not listed as included
• Wi Fi access and onboard drinks on the Nile cruise
• Tour guide gratitude where specifically marked as excluded in the daily notes
• Optional add ons, including Cairo by Night, dinner cruise, Nubian Village, Abu Simbel, felucca sunset sail, hot air balloon, snorkeling boat trip, and desert safari
• Any meals not explicitly listed as included for that day

ℹ️ Important Information

• Difficulty: MODERATE. Expect walking on uneven surfaces at archaeological sites, early starts on some days, and travel days by train and bus.
• Group size: Maximum 15 travelers.
• Meeting and pickup: Airport pickup on arrival. Transfers are arranged for train stations and bus stations as listed in the itinerary.
• Train note: The overnight sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan is approximately 14 hours. It is recommended to bring snacks, earplugs, an eye cover, personal hygiene items, slippers, and a neck pillow.
• Optional flight upgrade: A flight option is available for a more comfortable travel experience and includes one extra night in Cairo. Request arrangements at least 7 days before departure.
• Food note: The traditional koshary lunch on Day 2 contains gluten, it is not suitable for gluten free diets. It is suitable for vegetarians and non vegetarians.
• Hot air balloon restriction: The sunrise balloon is optional. Kids under 6 years old are not allowed to join.
• Optional Abu Simbel timing: Starts at 4:30 AM and includes about 3 hours driving each way.

🚀 Ready to lock in your Egypt story?

If you want a budget Egypt tour that still feels polished, this itinerary delivers the essentials with smart inclusions, from entrance fees to core transfers, plus the freedom to add Abu Simbel or a Luxor balloon when you feel like leveling up. Reserve your place now and let the planning, tickets, and day to day logistics be handled for you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

Q1: What is included in the entrance fees on this tour?
A: The itinerary includes entrance tickets for major sites such as the Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple. Inclusions are listed day by day, so you can see exactly what is covered.

Q2: How do we travel from Cairo to Aswan?
A: This Discover Egypt tour includes an overnight sleeper train ticket from Cairo to Aswan, plus transfers and assistance to the train station. The journey takes approximately 14 hours, and dinner is served onboard.

Q3: What hotels and cruise level can I expect?
A: The trip uses handpicked 3 to 4 star stays in Cairo and Luxor, a Standard 5 star Nile cruise, and an all inclusive 4 to 5 star resort in Hurghada. The focus is on comfort, smooth logistics, and a balanced pace.

Q4: Are there free days, or is everything guided?
A: You have guided sightseeing on the main history days, then free time built in, especially in Hurghada where you can relax at the resort. Optional add ons like snorkeling or a desert safari are available on request.

Q5: Can I upgrade the sleeper train to a flight?
A: Yes, a flight upgrade option is available for a more comfortable travel experience and includes one extra night in Cairo. Contact the team at least 7 days before departure to arrange it for your Discover Egypt tour.