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Shoestring Egypt Tour

Get ready for a fantastic experience in Egypt without spending much on our 8-day all-inclusive budget tour. See the Giza Pyramids, sail down the Nile River on a typical Felucca, and at the same time, get to know the local Egyptian communities through their culture and hospitality. One evening, you will be dining with a Nubian family in Aswan as well as getting a very close view of their local traditions.

Luxor is not only known for its famous landmarks such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, but is also very rich in the civilization's history and you can feel that just by walking through the ancient streets. You will be provided with basic yet comfortable accommodations and together with transportation, that will take you to all the major attractions, that is all included in the price of the tour. This tour is the best choice for the type of travelers that want to get the most out of their money — a true adventure in the Land of the Pharaohs.

Durations
8 days

Cities
Cairo Giza Luxor Aswan Abu Simbel Kom Ombo

Shoestring Egypt Tour

Day 1 Welcome

Just come in. No day activities are scheduled for this, save for an evening welcome meeting.

Day 2 Pyramids of Giza

The tour comes with visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx first, then a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. You will take an overnight train to Aswan. Directly proceed to the pyramids and dive into the past of the colossal edifices. Afterwards, the Egyptian Museum will be your next stop, where you can admire more ancient relics. In the night, you will be taking an overnight train to Aswan.

Day 3 Aswan (Nubian village & Elephantine Island)

Discover the wonders of Aswan prior to your visit to a Nubian village, where you will savor a home-cooked meal with a local family. Take advantage of the morning to go shopping at the souk or to take a stroll by the Nile River. Later on, take a ride on a felucca (a local boat) to Elephantine Island where you will get to see a Nubian village. After a tour of the small community, you will be treated to a typical dinner in a local house.

Day 4 Abu Simbel

Spend the day in Aswan and see the most beautiful temples of Abu Simbel Park if you want. Temple of Abu Simbel, one of the fascinating sights in the area, encasing a giant Pharaoh and his wife in sleets of stone. Next, you may take a half-day trip to the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. After that, visit the modern Nubian Museum where you can learn more about Aswan's local people and culture.

Day 5 Sail the Nile on a felucca

Felucca sailing with a support boat. Sleep under the stars on the boat. Get on the felucca. After that, enjoy the river and spend a night under the stars.

Day 6 Kom Ombo Temple

A route will lead you to Luxor, while an opportunity to visit Kom Ombo Temple is soon ahead. On the way to Luxor, there will be a visit to the vast Temple of Karnak as well.

Day 7 Luxor ( Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, & the Temple of Hatshepsut )

First, visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. After that, have lunch with a local family on the Nile's West Bank. From East to West Bank, First, see the enormous 18m (59ft)-high Colossi of Memnon, which is nothing but a giant statue of an entire temple left behind. Go down the tight hallways and get to see the tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. The queen has built her Funerary Temple on a limestome hill. Go and have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile and then soak up the atmosphere of Luxor at your own pace. Finally, catch the train back to Cairo.

Day 8 Bid goodbye

Reach Cairo where the tour finishes on your arrival in the morning. We strongly suggest to book pre or post accommodation if you want to have a glimpse of this lively city.

From 1500$

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What's included/Excluded

Services that include meet-and-greet upon arrival and departure, private transportation via air-conditioned cars, and hotel accommodation at a 4-star hotel including breakfast are all part of the provided package.
Not only that, but all of the sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan will also consist of English-speaking guides, besides covering all entrance fees and transfers to venues.
Sleeper Train tickets from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo are also included.
In case of need, the portage will be taken care of.
All service charges and taxes are covered.

International Airfare
Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
Drinks and any personal expenses
Visa to enter Egypt
Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids and the tomb of King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings.
Camel ride around the pyramids area ($20.00 US Dollars for a 15-20-minute ride)
Optional night activities not included as part of the itinerary.

Notes

The minimum time for reserving this tour is 24 hours before your coming date.
The confirmation for this tour will be given at the moment of the reservation.
An adult has to be with kids.
Baby seats can be provided if requested during the time of reservation.
Tours' length is not exact but approximate;actual duration will vary depending on the hour of the day and road conditions.
A restaurant offering vegetarian meals is present; however, please let us know while booking if such food is needed.
Please inform the booking department about any special diet needs.

Ratings & reviews

5.0

1 verified customer reviews

John

03 Dec 2025

Thank you so much Your Egypt Tours and many thanks to Mr.Adel. it was a fantastic trip with you.

Jonayra Rodz

02 Dec 2025

Thank you Egypt Promotion Tours!

I was really excited about going to Egypt, but I had concerns that the company might not be legitimate or that the trip wouldn’t include everything promised after making an upfront payment. To my surprise, my expectations were exceeded beyond anything I could have imagined. Cairo was a truly unique experience, and our guide made our visit to the pyramids the absolute highlight of the day. We did the Dahabiya Iris for 4 days, and we were blown away by the outstanding service from Ahmed Fouad, Ehab, and the ship’s incredible chef. I never expected such personalized and exceptional service, something that even larger cruise lines don’t provide. Highly recommended! It was a spectacular and one-of-a-kind experience. Starting from the prompt and helpful responses to every question by phone, to being picked up at the airport with a sign bearing your name, and not having to worry about a single thing until the very last day when you’re dropped off back at the airport. Egypt was the best vacation of our lives! Thank you Egypt Promotion Tours!