08 Day Egypt Budget Tour Cairo and Alexandria Pyramids museums and ancient wonders
Video Gallery Enjoy a guided walk through Alexandria’s historic streets Warm welcome upon arrival at Cairo or Sphinx International Airport Discover the architectural beauty of Islamic Cairo Explore Alexandria’s mysterious underground catacombs Stand before the iconic Pyramids of Giza Explore the world’s largest archaeological museum Discover the mystery of the Great Sphinx of Giza Explore the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria and discover Egypt’s Greek and Roman past Visit the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina Explore the ruins of Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt See the preserved mummies of ancient Egyptian kings Explore the historic citadel on the Mediterranean coast Discover Roman-era ruins in Alexandria Admire royal treasures in Alexandria Walk through the ancient burial ground of Sakkara

08-Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo & Alexandria Highlights – Pyramids, Museums & Ancient Wonders

  • 07 Nights / 08 Days
  • Private
  • Every Day
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🌍 08-Day Egypt Budget Tour: Cairo & Alexandria Highlights

Discover the timeless wonders of ancient civilization with our 08-Day Egypt Budget Tour covering Cairo and Alexandria, carefully designed for travelers who want to experience Egypt’s most iconic landmarks at an affordable price. This cultural journey combines the magic of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the treasures of world-class museums, and the Mediterranean charm of Alexandria, offering a perfect balance between history, culture, and relaxation.

Experience Ancient Egypt Today

See Cairo and Alexandria

Egypt is a land of wonder. Its history is very deep. Because of this, you will see old sites. Also, you will meet kind people. This tour is for you. Specifically, it fits your small budget. Therefore, we make travel easy.

Start Your 08-Day Egypt Budget Tour in Cairo

Your trip begins in Cairo. It is a big city. First, you visit Giza. There, you see the Great Pyramids. They are very tall. In addition, you see the Sphinx. It looks very strong. Consequently, you will learn much here. Our guides know the facts. Moreover, they tell great stories.

08-Day Egypt Budget Tour Explore Ancient Museums

Next, we go to museums. Soon, you will see gold treasures. For example, you will see old mummies. The Grand Egyptian Museum is new. It is very large. Thus, you will love the art. History comes alive here. Indeed, it is a top site.

08-Day Egypt Budget Tour Visit Beautiful Alexandria

Now, we head to the sea. Alexandria is very blue. It sits on the coast. Long ago, Alexander the Great built it. Usually, it has a fresh breeze. To begin, you will walk by water. The views are great.

Discover Coastal History

Visit the Qaitbay Citadel first. It stands by the sea. Afterward, see the Roman theater. It is very old stone. Then, go to the library. It is bright and modern. Clearly, Alexandria has many secrets. Finally, you will find them all.

Why Choose This Tour?

We plan every single step. For this reason, you save your money. At the same time, you get high quality. We provide fast transport. Furthermore, you stay in nice rooms. Our team helps you daily. Especially, you will feel very safe.

Book Your Trip Now

Do not wait for long. Instead, act right now. Egypt is waiting for you. So, pack your bags today. Join our fun group. Then, make new friends here. See the world today. In short, your adventure starts now!

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08-day Egypt budget tour in Cairo and Alexandria featuring the Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Alexandria Library, and ancient wonders
Discover Egypt’s top highlights on an 8-day budget tour covering Cairo and Alexandria, including pyramids, museums, and ancient landmarks.
Itinerary
  • Welcome to Cairo. Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage, he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel where you will meet your guide who will revise the tour plan with you.
  • It is said that Egypt is full of Pyramids and after breakfast you will get the opportunity to visit 2 more of them. You will be taken, in an air-conditioned vehicle, to Dahshur where you will see the two pyramids built by the Pharaoh Snefru.
    The Red Pyramid
    The Red Pyramid was another project of the 4th Dynasty pharaoh Sneferu. After the completion of the Bent Pyramid, which also stand nearby in the Necropolis at Dahshur, Sneferu set out to correct the mistakes that were made in the construction of his that pyramid and the one at Meidum that collapsed during construction.
    The Bent Pyramid
    The Bent Pyramid is called a ‘transitional’ pyramid because the angle of its sides changes abruptly approximately one-third of the way up. Archeologists attribute this to an engineering crisis during construction.
    The Open-Air Museum of Memphis
    The Open-Air Museum of Memphis offers an educational and insightful journey through ancient Egyptian history. The experience is not just about admiring the colossal statues or analyzing the intricate carvings but about genuinely immersing oneself in the past, appreciating the cultural richness of a civilization that continues to influence our present.
    The Step Pyramid of Saqqara
    It’s called also step Pyramid of Zoser or Josser, due to the King Zoser who ordered his minister Imhotep to build it, this pyramid consists of six-layers, It’s height was about 197foot (60 meters). It is the first Pyramid ever built and it is the first largest scale stone building in the world.
    Pyramid of Unas
    The Pyramid of Unas is a smooth-sided pyramid built in the 24th century BC for the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and final king of the Fifth Dynasty.
    Overnight in Cairo
    Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • 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.
    There have been many and different opinions about the symbol represented by the Sphinx, Old views said that it represents the wisdom of man and the strength of the lion together and these qualities were applicable to “King Khafre“.
    After that, continue your day tour from Cairo to Pyramids by paying a visit to:
    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
  • 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
    Salah Al-Deen (known as Saladin to European historians) overthrew the Fatimid dynasty in 1171 AD, establishing the new Sunni Ayyubid Caliphate. Given the threat of invasion by European crusader armies, Saladin decided to improve the fortifications of the city and in 1176 AD he began construction of a wall that would encircle both Al-Qahira (today Islamic) and Fustat (Old Cairo).
    Mohamed Ali Mosque
    The Mosque of Muhammad Ali is located inside the Citadel of Salah al‑Din al‑Ayyubi (Saladin) in Cairo. It was built by Muhammad Ali Pasha (1220–1264 AH/1805–1848 AD), the founder of the Muhammad Ali Dynasty (1220–1372 AH/1805–1953 AD), on the site of Mamluk palaces. He had these demolished to make room for his new building, which is also known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls. The mosque’s twin minarets are the highest in all of Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters.
    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 first located in the building of the Ministry of Defense in Falaki in 1937, after which it was transferred to another building in the neighborhood of Garden City in 1938, before finally being transferred to 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.
    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 Pompai`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 Cairo Hotel
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Breakfast at hotel. Check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
    Meals: Breakfast
    • Faq

    The term Egypt Budget Tour generally refers to a travel package that is designed to be cost-effective and affordable, allowing travelers to experience the highlights of Egypt without the high price tag of a luxury tour.

    You can book your tour from our website by clicking add to Cart and follow instructions. You can book by sending us e mail or contacting us via WhatsApp +201095053850.

    The difference a tour with Egypt Tour Guide offers, based on our information as an independent guides and Egyptologists, primarily lies in our personalized approach, deep expertise, and inclusion of unique cultural elements. Here's a breakdown of what makes our tours stand out: 1. Expert Egyptology and Credentials • In-Depth Knowledge: We highlight having a "high level of degree which makes us experts in all branches of Egyptology."1 This suggests a deeper, more comprehensive historical and cultural narrative than what a general guide might offer. • Focus on English: our specializes in English-language tours, ensuring clear and extensive explanations for English-speaking travelers.2 2. Personalized and Flexible Service • Private/Small Group Focus: As a private guide, our tours are naturally more flexible and personalized than large-group packaged tours. You can dictate the pace, ask specific questions, and focus on sites that interest you most. • Customer Service Background: We mention completing certificates in management and customer relations, indicating a strong focus on the client experience, seamless logistics, and satisfaction.3 3. Unique Cultural Additions • Beyond the Monuments: We emphasize including "bonus information about the social life in Egypt" and adding "unique additions of some special side tours" that are meant to "refresh you and give you added enjoyment. This suggests incorporating modern Egyptian culture and daily life into the historical tour. • Comprehensive Coverage: We offer full packages and excursions covering all of Egypt, including Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Alexandria, with the ability to create customized full-program itineraries. In the context of a luxury tour, choosing an acclaimed private guide like Egypt Tour Guide provides the intellectual capital and personalized narrative that complements the high-end amenities (luxury hotels, private transport) you arrange. We provide the expert, one-on-one guiding experience which is a cornerstone of true luxury travel in Egypt.

    Experience
    • Highlights
    • 🌟 Tour Highlights
      🛬 Airport Meet & Assist Warm welcome at Cairo or Sphinx International Airport
      🏺 Memphis & Sakkara Explore Egypt’s first capital and the famous Step Pyramid
      🔺 Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Visit the iconic Pyramids Plateau and the Great Sphinx
      🏛️ Grand Egyptian Museum Discover priceless treasures of ancient Egypt
      🧔 Royal Mummies Museum See the preserved mummies of Egypt’s great pharaohs
      🏰 Islamic Cairo Landmarks Cairo Citadel & Sultan Hassan Madrasa
      🚗 Cairo to Alexandria Drive Comfortable scenic transfer to the Mediterranean coast
      🏰 Qaitbay Citadel Built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria
      🪦 Catacombs & Pompey’s Pillar Explore Alexandria’s underground tombs and Roman remains
      🏛️ Greco-Roman Museum Discover Egypt’s Roman and Greek heritage
      📚 Library of Alexandria Visit one of the world’s most iconic modern libraries
      🎭 Roman Amphitheater Well-preserved ancient entertainment complex
      💎 Royal Jewelry Museum Elegant palace showcasing royal treasures
      🚶 Alexandria Walking Tour Stroll through historic streets and local neighborhoods
      🌊 Mediterranean Atmosphere Enjoy sea views and coastal charm
      👨‍🏫 Expert Egyptologist Guide Professional guide throughout the tour
      💰 Excellent Budget Value Top highlights with quality services at an affordable price
    • Includes
    • Meet & assist service upon arrival at Cairo or Sphinx International Airport
      Professional licensed Egyptologist tour guide throughout the tour
      07 nights accommodation in budget hotels in Cairo & Alexandria (based on selected category)
      Daily hotel breakfast
      All airport transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
      All ground transportation between Cairo & Alexandria
      Guided sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary
      Entrance fees to all sites listed in the program:
      All taxes and service charges
      Local support during the tour
    • International airfare to and from Egypt
      Entry visa to Egypt
      Meals not mentioned in the itinerary (lunches & dinners unless specified)
      Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, minibar, etc.)
      Tipping (baksheesh) for guide, driver, and hotel staff
      Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the program
      Travel insurance
      Any services not clearly mentioned under Tour Inclusions

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