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09 nights / 10 days
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Private
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Every Day
Description
🌍 10-Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum
10-Day Egypt Budget Tour: 🌍 Explore Egypt’s top sights without high costs. 💰 This 10-day trip mixes ancient wonders, sea views, and rich culture. 🏛️ Enjoy real experiences and great value. ✨ It is ideal for travelers who love history and smart travel. 👍
🏜️ Cairo – Land of Ancient Marvels
Begin your journey in Cairo, where old and new come together. ✈️ First, visit the famous Giza Pyramids. 🏜 Then, see the Great Sphinx up close. 🗿 Next, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum and its many artifacts. 🖼
Also, visit the calm Gayer Anderson Museum. 🏛️ After that, explore the historic Mosque of Ibn Tulun. 🕌 Then, stop at the unique Baron Empain Palace. 🏰 Walk through Old Cairo’s historic churches. ⛪ Finally, enjoy the Egyptian Museum and the busy Khan El Khalili Bazaar. 🛍️
🌊 Alexandria – Mediterranean Flair & Graeco-Roman Charm
Next, travel north to Alexandria, Egypt’s elegant coastal city. 🚗 First, discover the Royal Jewelry Museum. 💎 Then, enjoy a guided walking tour through charming districts. 🏘️ Afterwards, visit the restored Graeco-Roman Museum. 🏛️
Additionally, explore the Library of Alexandria. 📚 Then, visit the ancient Roman Amphitheater. 🏟️ Don’t miss iconic landmarks such as:
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Qaitbay Citadel 🏰
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Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa ⚱️
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Pompey’s Pillar 🏛️
Finally, after a day full of history and sea breezes, return comfortably to Cairo. 🌇
🕌 Cultural Cairo & Civilization Heritage
Back in the capital, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. 🏛️ Explore the famous Royal Mummies Hall. 👑 Then, enjoy panoramic views from Cairo Citadel. 🌄 Afterwards, admire the architectural beauty of Sultan Hassan Mosque. 🕌 Moreover, experience Cairo’s rich culture and history in every corner. ✨
🌿 Fayoum – Oasis Escape from Cairo
Cap off your adventure with a day trip to Fayoum Oasis. 🚙 First, explore peaceful lakes and golden deserts. 🏞️ Then, visit Wadi El Rayan waterfalls or Lake Qarun. 🌊 Additionally, discover lush farmlands and serene landscapes. 🌾 This relaxing yet adventurous finale blends nature, culture, and beauty. 🌟
⭐ Why Choose This 10-Day Egypt Budget Tour?
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Covers Egypt’s key historical sites in one plan 🏛️
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Includes Cairo, Alexandria & Fayoum with excellent value 💰
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Combines ancient wonders, coastal scenery & natural beauty 🌊🌿
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Designed for travelers seeking maximum experience at minimum cost ✨
📅Why Pick 10-Day Egypt Budget Tour?
We plan every single day. For this reason, you rest. We use fast, clean cars. Also, we use expert guides. They tell very fun stories. Furthermore, the price is better. Yet, the quality is high. Thus, it is a deal. In fact, it is perfect.
Book Your 10-Day Egypt Budget Tour
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Explore Cairo, Alexandria, and Fayoum on a 10-day Egypt Budget Tour, discovering ancient sites, museums, and natural oases.
Itinerary
Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. From the airport you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: N/A
At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to the great Pyramids area which includes:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The three main pyramids of Giza (Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure) are sufficient enough to build a 2-meter-long wall and span 100,000 square kilometers around the globe along with the equator.
The Great Pyramid (Extra Ticket to go inside)
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu is considered largely represents the spirit of ancient Egypt, King Khufu who built this Pyramid as a cemetery has left little information about his reign. Khufu ruled for about twenty-four years. Ironically, despite the enormity of his pyramid, the only statue of King Khufu himself is really small statue carved from ivory.
The Magical Sphinx
Who among us when mentioning the name of the Sphinx does not think about this stone sculpture that carved in the form of the human head and lion body, which is located in the Giza plateau in Egypt the Sphinx is one of the oldest and the largest sculptures in the world, it’s about 73.5 meters long and 6 meters wide.
The Valley Temple
It was used as a place for the embalming process. This temple constructed definitely for two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The museum houses a collection of the most valuable Egyptian artifacts ever from various periods of the Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic Period to Coptic Egypt, with an estimated total of over 100,000 artifacts, including at least 20,000 that will be displayed for the first time ever, including the complete King Tutankhamun collection comprising 5,398 pieces. The Tut collection is on display in a 7,500 m2 section of the museum. Rare pieces that have been restored will be displayed for the first time, such as the second solar ship of Khufu, the restoration of which cost $5 million, the collection of Queen Hetepheres (mother of King Khufu), and the collection of Yuya and Thuyu (parents of Queen Tiye).
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
I will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all visits are in Wadi El Ryan
Wadi El Ryan
The Protected Area of Wadi El-Rayan is situated in the Western Desert of Egypt about 40 kilometers to South-west of the city of Fayoum, 150 kilometers to the South of Cairo, the Egyptian capital. Wadi El Rayan is separated from the depression of El Fayoum by a large limestone area.
The Valley of the Whales in Fayoum
Wadi Al-Hitan was the location of the Tethys Sea and after 40 to 50 million years the water was gone and left the Western Desert with many fossil skeletons for the sea creatures. These skeletons were discovered due to winds and erosion then the humans interfered to continue discovering this huge treasure which helps in understanding the earth’s development until today. This wonderful open museum made it possible to reach the deeper land of the sea to discover what was going there. The archeological excavations happen now in Wadi Al-Hitan sponsored by the National Geographic Society and the University of Michigan.
Mudawara Mountain
Mudawara Mountain is located only a couple of hundred meters to the south of Wadi El Rayyan Road, just after it passes to the north of El Fayoum Lake. You can park at the edge of the road, or some people actually drive across the desert to the base of the formation. Mudawara Mountain, 45 million years old, is associated with the pre-Middle Leocene period, which moved north of Egypt, resulting in arches in the north-east and south-west direction.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a full day tour, I will meet you at 8 am in the hotel lobby and start our visit to the
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
The first museum of civilization in the Arab world, the NMEC will present a comprehensive view of Egyptian civilization from prehistory to the present day, taking a multidisciplinary thematic approach designed to highlight Egypt’s tangible and intangible heritage. A museum of a new kind, unknown so far in Egypt and the entire Middle East region, the NMEC’s main goal is to “share knowledge”, to connect with the surrounding Egyptian society and to offer international visitors a richer and deeper insight into the meaning of Egyptian culture through the
The Citadel of Cairo
The citadel of Saladin contains many monuments dating back to different Islamic eras, it was not only just a fortified castle that was used to defend the city but also many mosques and other purposes was in the citadel for 800 years.
Mohamed Ali Mosque was built on a rectangular area inside Salah al-Din Citadel, it’s divided into two parts
National Military Museum
This museum is the first of its kind to be devoted to the history of the Egyptian military through the ages. The museum was located in al-Haram Palace in 1949 in the Cairo Citadel in 1949.
National Police Museum
The National Police Museum is one of the museums in the Salah al-Din Citadel, located in its northern section. Its exhibitions display the history of Egypt’s police force.
Sultan Hassan & Elrefai Mosques
Mosque of Sultan Hassan is a primal example of the early Islamic Mamluk architecture between 1356 A.D and 1363 A.D. The Mosque is 150m in length and covering 7,906 sq m inland and its walls reach the height of 36 m.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed by a 2.5-hour drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria where you will visit the following.
The Catacombs of Kom Alshaqafa
The Catacombs of Alexandria are the largest and most important burial site in Egypt that has a mixture of Roman, Hellenistic, and ancient Egyptian decorative art and elements that were all common during this period in Alexandria.
The Pmpai`s Pillar
It’s a column that stands on a rocky hilltop in the middle of Alexandria. Pompey Pillar is a triumphal monument erected around 300 AD for the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Qait Bay Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel has been built during the 14th century by (Sultan Qaitbay) to defend Alexandria from the attacks of The Ottoman Empire. You can enjoy the Sea views, wonderful restaurants, and unforgettable touristic items while visiting it.
Lunch will be served during the day tour in a sea view restaurant in Alexandria and then we will continue our tour to visit
Overnight in Alexandria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed by a 2.5-hour drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria where you will visit the following.
Graeco-Roman Museum
The Graeco-Roman Museum of Alexandria is one of Egypt's principal museums, the oldest building in Egypt to be architecturally designed for the purpose of preserving and displaying antiquities. Furthermore, it is the only museum fully dedicated to the antiquities and civilization of Egypt during the Greek and Roman eras.
Alexandria Library
Alexandria’s ancient library was one of the greatest of all classical institutions, and while replacing it might seem a Herculean task, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina manages this with aplomb. Opened in 2002, this impressive piece of modern architecture is a deliberate attempt to rekindle the brilliance of the original centre of learning and culture. The complex has become one of Egypt’s major cultural venues and a stage for numerous international performers, and is home to a collection of brilliant museums.
The Roman Amphitheatre of Alexandria
The Amphitheatre of Alexandria was discovered by coincidence in the year of 1960. When the Egyptian government was getting ready to set one its buildings in the area of kom El Dekka, one of the workers found solid column underneath the dust and sand during preparing the location by engineers. Immediately, an excavation team where down the location to examine what have been found. The Roman theatre was a very important discovery in the 20th century. It was proven that the theatre was built since the 4th A.D century and was used up until the 7th century passing by the Roman, byzantine and Islamic eras.
Overnight in Alexandria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed check out and it is time to start your last day in this beautiful city, including a trip to
The Royal Jewelry Museum
The Royal Jewelry Museum is an art and history museum in the Zizania neighborhood of Alexandria, Egypt. It is located in the former palace of Princess Fatma Al-Zahra'. The building's halls contain an inestimable collection of jewels and jewelry of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty. 19th-century paintings, statues, and decorative arts are also exhibited in the rooms and lobbies. The museum was first inaugurated on 24 October 1986. After several years of renovations and expansion it was reopened in April 2010.
Cavafy Museum
The Alexandrian-Greek poet Constantine Cavafy spent his last 25 years in an apartment above a brothel on the former Rue Lepsius, a flat now preserved as the Cavafy Museum, with two of the six rooms arranged as Cavafy kept them. Editions of the poet’s publications and photocopies of his manuscripts, notebooks and correspondence lie spread out on tables throughout the other rooms. A collection of portraits and paintings of the poet adorns the walls of the last room.
At the end of our day tour, we will start moving back to Cairo and check in as soon as your arrival and overnight.
Overnight in Alexandria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
At 09 am you will meet your tour Guide and start your day to the great Pyramids area which includes:
The Egyptian Museum
Centrally located on the edge of Tahrir Square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. The museum was founded in 1857 by French Egyptologist August Mariette.
Coptic Cairo Old Churches
Coptic Cairo is unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls.
Hanging Church
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".The land surface has risen by some six meters since the Roman period, so the Roman tower is mostly buried below ground, reducing the visual impact of the church's elevated position.
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church
Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is traditionally believed to have been built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Jesus Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress.
Church of St. George (Cairo)
The Church of St. George is a Greek Orthodox Church within the Babylon Fortress in Coptic Cairo. It is part of the Holy Patriarchal Monastery of St George under the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa. The church dates back to the 10th century (or earlier). The current structure was rebuilt following a 1904 fire, construction was finished in 1909. Since 2009, the monastery's hegumen has had the rank of bishop with title Bishop Babylonos ("Bishop of Babylon").
Moaiz ST & Khan Khaliili
Elmoaz Street the largest open-air museum for Islamic monuments in the world, and a unique heritage site that was added to The UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. While Khan Khalili is One of the wonderful places in Cairo and the oldest market in the Middle East it’s a medieval-style mall.
Overnight in Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast you will check out and will be taken to a unique experience in Cairo which includes
Baron Empain Palace
Your Egypt trip will remain incomplete forever until you visit the spectacular Baron Empain Palace, also known as the El Palais Hindu, which is synonymous to showmanship and luxury of the city of Cairo. Situated on the landmark of Heliopolis and designed by French architect, this wondrous palace will grab your eyeballs with its fascinating history and magnificent oriental architecture.
The Mosque of Ibn Tulun
When we will go to Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque one of the oldest Islamic monuments in Egypt which was built in 879. It has the first spiral minaret that was erected in the sky of Egypt and is considered one of the hanging mosques that are built on a rocky peak called "Shukr" on Mokattam Mountain.
But if you want to know What was the mosque of Ibn Tulun used for? In the 12th century, it served as a shelter for pilgrims traveling to the Hijaz from North Africa. Al-Qata'i, the capital of Ibn Tulun and the administrative center of the Tulunid dynasty, was designed with the grand congregational mosque as its focal point.
The Gayer Anderson Museum
Gayer Anderson is an English officer who completed his medical studies in London and was appointed to the medical department of the English army in 1904, then he moved to the service of the English army in Egypt in 1907.
The museum consisted of two houses dating back to the Ottoman era in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries AD, and they were combined into one house, In them, he displays his archaeological collection of Pharaonic, Islamic, and Asian antiquities, provided that this furniture and his collection of antiquities become the property of the Egyptian people after his death or when he leaves Egypt permanently.
Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.
Meals: Breakfast
Experience
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Highlights
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Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Sphinx.Explore the Egyptian Museum and witness ancient treasures, including royal mummies.Wander through Old Cairo, visiting historic mosques, churches, and bazaar alleys.Enjoy the Mediterranean breeze in Alexandria, exploring the Qaitbay Citadel & Bibliotheca Alexandrina.Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the world’s largest Roman burial sites.Walk along Alexandria’s Corniche, soaking in seaside charm on a budget.Discover the natural beauty of Fayoum, from peaceful lakes to desert landscapes.Experience the Magic Lake & Wadi El Rayan Waterfalls, perfect for photos and relaxation.Venture into Wadi Al-Hitan (Valley of the Whales) to see prehistoric fossils in open desert.Connect with local culture, enjoying traditional markets, foods, and authentic Egyptian hospitality.Stay in comfortable budget-friendly accommodations without compromising experience.Travel stress-free with organized transport and guided tours throughout.
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Includes
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Arrival / departure assistance07 nights’ accommodation in Cairo on Bed and breakfast basis.02 nights` accommodation in Alexandria on Bed and breakfast basis.All transfers as per program by private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation.Private English-speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary. (Any language is available).Entrance fees for all sightseeing.All applicable taxes are included.Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
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International airfares.Egypt entry Visa.Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, etc.Tipping for guides, driver, Nile cruise crew, etc…The Great Pyramid entry fees.Drinks on cruise board and during meals.Optional Tours
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