Discover Egypt on a Budget: 7-Day Trip to Egypt Itinerary

Meet your Expert Egyptologist after we take you from your hotel to begin your day tour of Cairo, where you will see: 

📍 The Pyramids of Giza
Behold the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids Complex, a testament to greatness and transcendence. Built in 2600 BC, this sacred site showcases the remarkable wealth of Egypt’s immortal 4th dynasty.

📍 Saqqara Pyramid
Discover the fascinating Saqqara Pyramid, the step pyramid of Djoser, which is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. This ancient marvel represents a significant advancement in architecture and is a key to understanding the evolution of pyramid construction.

📍 The Egyptian Museum
Prepare to be captivated as you step into the grand halls of the Egyptian Museum. This magnificent institution, constructed in 1901 AD, stands as a testament to Egypt’s rich history and culture. Its two floors house a vast collection of majestic artifacts, each one a golden miracle that reflects the grandeur of ancient Egypt. 

After this amazing day in Cairo, we’ll transfer you to the train station to board an overnight sleeping train to Aswan. 

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch. | Overnight: In a sleeping train.

Upon arrival at the Train Station, a representative from Respect Egypt Tours will greet you and transfer you to the Nile Cruise. After checking in on the Nile Cruise, you will start your tour in Aswan. 

📍 Aswan High Dam 
Witness is one of Aswan’s contemporary marvels, the extraordinary Aswan High Dam. Egyptian and Soviet engineers constructed this remarkable engineering feat in the 1960s and 1970s. It harnesses the power of the Nile River to generate electricity and effectively manages the annual floodwaters by creating Lake Nasser, an expansive artificial lake. 

📍 Temple of Philae 
Prepare to be enchanted by the magnetic allure of the Philae Temple. This celestial temple, built during the Ptolemaic era (380-362 BC), stands as a testament to the artistic prowess of the ancient Egyptians. 

After that, enjoy a great night’s dinner at the Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner. | Overnight: In a Nile Cruise.

Start this day with breakfast onboard before you head to: 

📍 Kom Ombo
The magical Double Temple of Kom Ombo is in the golden lands of Aswan, across the banks of the Nile River. The Ptolemaic kings constructed them between 180 BC and 47 BC. As one of the final temples in Egypt to honor Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god in the northern and southern parts of the temple, respectively. When this tour is over, you’ll return to your cruise ship again.

📍 Edfu 
It is believed that the Ptolemaic kings of Aswan constructed the Edfu Temple between the years 237 BC and 57 BC. It represents the epic conflict between Horus, the sky falcon deity, and the god of the desert.

Finally, you’ll get back on board the Nile Cruise and sail toward Luxor to begin another dream vacation.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner. | Overnight: In a Nile Cruise.

As you sail toward Luxor, enjoy your breakfast while admiring the Nile view. 

📍 Valley of the Kings 
In the enchanted Valley of the Kings, there is an underground Theban necropolis with a golden gateway. To honor several royal personalities, like Tutankhamun, Seti I, Amenhotep, Hatshepsut, Thutmose, Ramses the Great, and many more. The Valley of the Kings contains 63 tombs for kings, also the New Kingdom’s monarchs (1570–1050 BC). It can display all the legendary information regarding the spiritual convictions and funeral customs of that successful time. 

📍 The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 
The stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a marvel of rock-cut buildings that showcase the excellence of ancient Egyptian art and design. A tribute to her status as Amun’s primary priestess, Senenmut, the Overseer of Works, built it in 1479 BC. It held the Braque of Amun-Re and displayed the pharaoh’s entire life cycle, from the time of coronation until rebirth. 

📍 The Memnon Colossi 
The incredible and long-lasting seated statues of Memnon by Amenhotep III are magnificent masterpieces of magnificence. Created in 1350 BC to stand at the dismantled temple of Amenhotep III (1391-1353 BC). Senenmut, the Overseer of Works, who was her principal architect, built it in 1479 BC as a tribute to her status as Amun’s primary priestess. 

After that, we’ll return you to your Nile Cruise to have a fantastic dinner and rest for your journey back to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner. | Overnight: Onboard the Nile Cruise.

Check out your Nile cruise and prepare for your journey back to Cairo by sleeping train. We’ll transfer you to the station and assist you, and then a Respect Egypt Tours driver will meet you at the station in Cairo with a modern A/C vehicle. We’ll transfer you to your hotel to check in and rest.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch. | Overnight: In the hotel in Cairo.

Your trip to Egypt ends today, and you return home with a fresh perspective on this fascinating country. We’ll take you to the international airport in Cairo. Hoping you have the best memorial trip to Egypt with Respect Egypt Tours.

Meals: Breakfast.