Live like a local in Alexandria
Highlights
- Pyramids , Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Luxor East and West Bank
- Aswan City Tour
- Temple of Kom Ombo – Edfu
Arrival Day - Cairo
Your first day in Egypt will be mainly free day if you want to relax and take a rest from travelling disturbance.
You will arrive at the Cairo International Airport, where Egypt Day Tours representative will meet you and assist you through the immigration and offer you a direct transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a free day in the city if your time allows our representative will offer you some optional activities you can do if you are interested
Overnight at your selected Hotel and get ready for your 8 Days Egypt Budget Tours with Nile Cruise
Visit the Great Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
Breakfast - Lunch
At 8 am after your breakfast, you’ll meet your private guide for a morning of exploration in Cairo. The first stop of the day will be at the Great Pyramids of Giza which is the oldest monument of the ancient wonders. It is also the only one still exist until today. Pay attention to your guide as he tells you about how the pyramids had been constructed with very old and primitive techniques.
Pyramids were mainly built to house the remains of the deceased Pharaohs. Next, head to a panoramic view for all three pyramids of Giza to capture amazing photos that will last forever. The following will be a visit to the Great Sphinx in Cairo, the guardian of the royal tombs. Have a peek to the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren.
Afterwards, a drive through the busy streets of Cairo to the final stop of the day ; the Egyptian Museum. The Egyptian Museum of Cairo contains 120,000 artifacts. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. An extensive collection of papyrus, Greek, Roman, and Islamic coins used in the Ancient world are located in the 1st floor. The best statues you will see is the Gold Mask of Tutankhamun. The room also host the famous collection of the young king as well as a lot of sarcophagi from different dynasties. These sarcophagi give us a brief about how rich the owners were. Do not forget to have a loot at the Grave Mask of king Amenemope, Mummy mask of Psusennes I, Figurine of Khufu, Narmer Palette, and Merneptah Stele .
Before you head back to your hotel, enjoy a city tour along the magnificent river Nile; later you will reach your hotel where your tour will end . Overnight in Cairo Hotel
There are various activities you can do in the evening like:
- Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area. (35 $ per person)
- Dinner cruise or Cairo night tour Just ask your guide any information you wish to know about any point of interest.
Overnight in your hotel in Cairo.
Nile Cruise (East Bank)
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
An early morning check out from the hotel followed by a transfer to be dropped off at the domestic airport towards your onward flight to Luxor. After you reach Luxor, set off on a guided tour visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples to Immerse yourself in the charm of the Egypt history
Karnak temple is not just a temple but it is a big open-air complex. It comprises a mixture of small temples, chapels, pylons, mosque, etc. the Construction of Karnak temple began during the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic period, but the most elegant Monuments dates back to the new Kingdom. The Hypostyle Hall area of 50,000 sq. surrounded by 134 gigantic columns some of it reached 21 meters tall.
Almost every pharaoh of the 18th dynasty added a building or a decorative wall to the temple site. Among the things you cant miss: A panorama of a frieze in the Precinct of Amun Re, Precinct of Mut, The Sacred Lake of Precinct of Amun-Re, Ramses II statue and Ram statues.
Next head to Luxor temple. It wasn’t dedicated to Gods worshiping, but was dedicated to the kingship rejuvenation of where old kings has been crowned. Temple luxor was the place when Opet pharaonic Festival was annually celebrated, Finally, finish your tour evening with a drop-off at your 5 star Nile cruise. Join your cruise; seize the moments and start getting to know new people on board of the cruise. Enjoy a touch of sunbathing and delight yourself with the views on both sides of the Nile as you travel through Egypt. Overnight in Cruise in Luxor.
Nile Cruise (West Bank)
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
(Optional ) Prepare yourself to enjoy the most spectacular experience of Luxor. A breathtaking adventure begins at sunrise when you arrive to west bank, fly in a Balloon tour over Luxor city and Nile River’s west bank. then back to your Cruise.
After Breakfast in your 5 start Nile Cruise, follow your friendly guide’s program for today. You will begin in the Valley of the Kings and enter 3 fascinating tombs. Valley of kings are rock cut tombs were excavated to be the burial tombs for the new Kingdom pharaohs and privileged nobles. It contains 63 tombs and chambers decorated with colorful scenes of ancient Egyptian mythologies, beliefs and funerary rituals.
Afterward, head to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshipsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt from pre dynastic history until today. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut was dedicated to sun god worshiping and was the only 3 levels temples in ancient world. with its connecting ramps, Hatshipsut temple was a turning point in the ancient Egyptian architecture.
You will enjoy the wonderful reliefs illustrating the earliest trade agreement between 2 countries in the ancient history .
Your final stop will be at the colossi of Memnon, the Colossi is a twin massive statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III in a seated position. They were built to guard at the entrance of Amenhotep’s memorial temple. You will have a free time to snap photos of your favorite. Lunch on Cruise, depart from Luxor and sail towards Edfu. Overnight on board
Nile Cruise (Edfu – Kom Ombo Temples)
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
The tour today starts with the remarkable Temple; the best preserved temples in Egypt: Edfu Temple. The temple is well known with the best preserved scenes and inscriptions of the Sacred Drama favor the conflict between goddess Horus and Seth. The temple is the best preserved temple in Egypt despite many wall scenes had been razed by the early radical Christians fighting the pagan religions. You must not miss the breastfeeding scene in the interior walls of Edfu temple, Hourse temple, Edfu Tempe, Nilometer ).
Afterwards back to the cruise with your guide to sail to Kom Ombo while having your Lunch, Once you arrive, get ready to visit Kom Ombo Temple. The double temple of Kom Ombo dates back to the Graeco-Roman period and It was dedicated to Sobek and Horus gods.
The temple conclude sanctuary for god Sobek the crocodile god to protect this area from the Nile crocodiles and other ferocious animals. Continue sailing to Aswan. Relax and enjoy dinner as you watching the fascinating views of the Nile. Overnight in Cruise
Nile Cruise – Aswan
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
After breakfast, Free Day time to follow your own ideas.
( It is suggested that you take Abu Simble private excretion ) Departures by A/C Vehicle to Abu Simbel visit the Temple of Abu Simbel back to Aswan, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments.
The temple was built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Then back to Aswan ( 140$ per person ) Relax and enjoy dinner.
Overnight in Cruise in Aswan.
Back to Cairo
Breakfast - Lunch
After breakfast, you will be guided to spend a Day in Aswan .The first stop of the day will be at High Dam then head to Temple of Philae, which was rebuilt on Aggilica Island after the construction on the high Dam. The temple was devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor,
Your final stop will be visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which shows how the Pharaohs constructed the magnificent Obelisks. Say goodbye to Aswan and upper Egypt, then you will make your way to Aswan Domestic Airport accompanied with our representative.
After arrive at Cairo Airport, you will move straight to your hotel in Cairo with our representative . Overnight in Cairo.
Departure Day - Cairo
Breakfast
After breakfast, and getting a real flavor of Egypt’s history and the daily life for a week, it is time for your adventure in Egypt to come to an end. Our tour escort will be waiting for you at Hotel lobby and he will take you to Cairo Airport for Final Departure and he will assist you with immigration and customs.
Egypt budget tours includes
- ‘Meet and greet’ service by our representatives .
- Accommodation in hotel in Cairo 3 nights at 4 Star Hotel on bed & breakfast basis.
- Accommodation in a 5 star Nile cruise on full board basis 4 nights.
- Customer services available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Domestic Flight: Cairo / Luxor & Aswan / Cairo.
- Free Sim Card (please reserve to receive it upon arrival).
- All transport is private, top quality and air-conditioned.
- Accommodation at all cities and food included as listed.
- All tours and their entrance fees stated are included in the price.
- All service charges and taxes.
Egypt Low cost tour package excludes
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Optional Activity costs.
- Gratuities (optional ).
Highlights
- Alexandria Attractions
- Apis Region
Arrival Day - Alexandria
Arrival at your accommodation in Alexandria. You will spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the surroundings and familiarizing yourself with the city.
P.S: Egypt Day Tour can arrange your transfer from any airport or location in Egypt (Please book in
advance)
The rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Alexandria
Alexandria
Breakfast - Lunch
8am – 12pm
Enjoy some juice and a little bite and save your appetite for later. Today, you will have a very traditional Alexandrian breakfast. We will take the double Decker bus to Manshia Square, the central part of old Alexandria. Manshia originated as the meeting place of consuls back in 1834. It hosts the statue of Mohamed Ali, founder of Modern Egypt in the center of the square since 1871 and was the first statue to be mounted in a public square in a Muslim city. Enjoy a standing breakfast of several items that the locals eat for breakfast including the most famous; Falafel and Fava beans. Having breakfast while standing in front of a cart. Later enjoy black tea with mint in a local cafe. Our photography workshop today is about street photography and how to capture amazing moments from everyday life. The streets of Manshia offer vivid and diverse choices of Markets, shops and streets. We will spend time strolling in the market, capturing these moments and truly get to present our own comprehension of the local culture via our lenses.
12:30pm – 5 pm
We will move in a traditional horse carriage along the seashore of Alexandria, admiring the corniche and the buildings along the coast until we reach the Greek Club. It is time to indulge yourself with a delicious meal in this restaurant that is still managed by members of the Greek community in Alexandria. The restaurant has a spectacular view of the eastern harbor of Alexandria as well as Qaitbay Citadel. After lunch, you will get to visit Qaitbay citadel, which was built on the ruins of the ancient lighthouse. Continue for a walk in the old Turkish complex with the fish market street until your reach Abu El Abass mosque, considered to be which is considered one of the remarkable architectural monuments in Alexandria with a Moorish style. Afterwards, capture the sunset by the beachside. Later, and later take the double decker bus back to your hotel.
Alexandria
Breakfast - Lunch
Enjoy a home cooked breakfast with diverse items such as eggs with “basterma” the local version of Bastrami, tehina, and much more. Later, you will go by air conditioned vehicle to the Montazah Royal Gardens. This is where King Farouk, the last king in Egypt history, had his summer house. The garden itself has diverse flowers and plants and would offer you a great opportunity to spend some time walking through the gardens enjoying a unique surroundings designed and executed for kings & the queens to enjoy. Afterwards, move to visit Abuqir area. This Abuqir is the furthest eastern point in Alexandria and was the location of the ancient city of Canopus. Abuqir bay witnessed the famous battle between Napoleon army and the British forces led by the famous Admiral Nelson. Lunch will be served in a restaurant overlooking the bay.
After lunch, spend time walking around the fishermen part in the harbor and enjoy watching them producing their nets and boats. Feel free to initiate conversations with them and know more or even take part in their daily activities). Back to Alexandria downtown and head to “Malek El Saman” Restaurant (King of quails), this restaurant specializes in serving Pigeons and Quails grilled and/or stuffed & served in a traditional way. After dinner, continue on a night walking tour heading to the famous Bahari where we will enjoy a traditional dessert called “Om Ali” (the mother of Aly). There are many theories that are all back to medieval time on the reason this dessert was given such a name but none of them is 100% confirmed. Yet, this will not thinned how delicious this dessert is. It consists of puff pastry, milk, coconut and various nuts and kernels. A combination that results in a yummy end product and considered a purely Egyptian
Dessert. Back to your accommodation
Alexandria - Apis
Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to your accommodation in Apis village. This is the Apis is a countryside part of Alexandria. The name Apis comes from the Serapis god in ancient Hellenistic Alexandria. This will be your accommodation for the coming days. Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the surroundings and your local neighbors. A traditional country house lunch will be served to you. This will include several authentic countryside cuisine. After lunch, you will have tea and start a walk around to the nearby lake. There, you can either fish, kayak or simply relax by the lake and watch the local fishermen and their activities.
Dinner will be served in your accommodation later.
Alexandria - Apis
Breakfast - Lunch
After a delicious breakfast that has molas, white honey and barata puff pastry. You will start your day to explore the agricultural field. Spend today with the farmers and their diverse activities; from caring for their domestic kettle, to daily land maintenance and collecting fruits and vegetables. This day will offer you with an insight to a simple yet tranquil life
lunch that will be served in a in the picnic style in the field . After lunch, you will have the opportunity to visit a local beekeeper and see how they collect the honey.. If you feel adventurous enough, put on the protecting suit and give it a try yourself.
Later return to your accommodation for rest. Spend the rest of the day at leisure or you have the option to attend a workshop for creating handmade crafts in the Egyptian style.
Overnight in Apis.
Departure Day
Breakfast
Departure after breakfast.
P.S: ِEgypt Day Tours can assist in transferring you to either the airport or another location you are heading to in Egypt with an extra supplement.