Budget Tours to Egypt
Egypt is truly something else! Imagine sailing the Nile on a felucca with ancient temples gliding by. The Giza Pyramids? Way bigger in person than any photo. Luxor's Valley of the Kings hides royal tombs, and Philae Temple sits beautifully on an island near Aswan. The White Desert feels completely alien, while Karnak's columns scrape the sky. Don't skip camping under the desert stars and snorkeling at Hurghada.
10 best Budget Egypt tour packages
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- Trip to Egypt: Pyramids & Nile by flight - 8 Days
- Egypt Explorer (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel)
- Budget Holiday in Cairo , Luxor and Aswan - 5 Days
- GLORY OF EGYPT (Cairo/ Nile cruise/Mount Sinai) including flights
- Egypt Explorer - Felucca cruise & Red Sea
- Egypt Treasures (Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Felucca sailing ,black &white desert safari)
- Egypt Highlights—9-Day Journey
- Egypt: Boats & Bazaars
- Golden Cairo
- Egypt on the Line - 5 Days Giza Pyramids , Gem Museum , Coptic & Islamic Cairo and Alexandria
Trip to Egypt: Pyramids & Nile by flight - 8 Days
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“All of the sites that we saw were amazing and tours were great. The holiday was also stress free and we felt well looked after.”
Mitra, traveled in March
Premium package at approx. $120 per day includes 5-star Nile cruise, Cairo hotels, domestic flights, and guided tours. Highlights include the Egyptian Museum, Karnak Temple, and Valley of the Kings with breakfast daily and full-board cruise dining.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahri, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $138 Operator Holiday In From $1,295
15% Off- US$1,101You save $194
Egypt Explorer (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel)
66 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The destinations we visited in each location, and the knowledge that each of the guides shared was absolutely amazing.”
Jason, traveled in August
This $160 per day package features 4-5 star hotels and expert guides rated 4.9/5. The Pyramids, Valley of the Kings, and Philae Temple await while enjoying comfortable accommodations and modern transport. Abu Simbel trip available for $140.
Duration 7 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahri, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $114 Operator Truly Egypt Tours From $1,598
50% Off- US$799You save $799
Budget Holiday in Cairo , Luxor and Aswan - 5 Days
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I had a great time. Thanks Madeline. My guide in Aswan (Hamid) was my favourite during the tour.”
Divya, traveled in November
The classic tour costs approx. $140 per day, including quality hotels with breakfast, domestic flights, and expert guides. The Pyramids, Valley of Kings, and Aswan's temples featured with included entrance fees and comfortable A/C transportation throughout.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahri, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Philae Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, German, Italian, French, Spanish Price Per Day $115 Operator Holiday In From $675
15% Off- US$574You save $101
GLORY OF EGYPT (Cairo/ Nile cruise/Mount Sinai) including flights
21 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip was very organized, enjoyable and safe. The last minute squeeze to visit Grand Egyptian museum was really appreciated.”
Rosalie, traveled in March
The package costs approx. $200 daily with 5-star Cairo hotels, Crown Empress Nile cruise, domestic flights, and guided tours. Optional extras: Abu Simbel temples, hot air balloon rides, and Sound & Light show at pyramids.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, St. CatherineSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $165 Operator AB Voyages Egypt From $2,996
45% Off- US$1,648You save $1,348
Egypt Explorer - Felucca cruise & Red Sea
535 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I really enjoyed getting to know more about the ancient Egyptian civilisation through his explanations.”
Matin, traveled in October
The comprehensive package costs approx. $130 per day, with 4-star hotels in Cairo and Aswan, felucca sailing, and Red Sea resort stays. Major sites include the Great Pyramids and Valley of Kings, with optional upgrades available. Includes 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners, and internal transportation.
Duration 10 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada Age Range Ages 18-46 Price Per Day $67 Operator Timeless Tours From $1,335
50% Off- US$668You save $668
Egypt Treasures (Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Felucca sailing ,black &white desert safari)
40 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing trip with various experiences: historical temples and pyramids, calm excursion and night in desert.”
Catherine, traveled in May
Egypt awaits at approx. $190 per day with 4-star Cairo hotels and Nubian guesthouses in Aswan. Package covers domestic flights, traditional felucca sailing, and guided tours of major sites. Optional activities like Abu Simbel tours available for additional fees.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Philae, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Bahariya Oasis, White Desert Age Range All Ages Welcome Price Per Day $165 Operator AB Voyages Egypt From $2,698
45% Off- US$1,484You save $1,214
Egypt Highlights—9-Day Journey
12 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The trip on the Nile was exceptional. Both guides were exceptional and very helpful.”
Michael, traveled in February
This 9-day trip costs approx. $150 per day and covers Egypt's main attractions with stays at Cairo's Tolip Garden Hotel and the 5-star Ciela Nile cruise. Flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are included along with air-conditioned transfers and private Egyptologist guides handling logistics.
Duration 9 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Memphis, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Bahri, Edfu, Kom Ombo, AswanSee all destinations Age Range Ages 16+ Price Per Day $133 Operator Truly Egypt Tours From $2,400
50% Off- US$1,200You save $1,200
Egypt: Boats & Bazaars
20 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It suited me as a safe way to travel to Egypt as a single female. I feel satisfied in that I experienced everything I wanted to experience in Egypt.”
Kate, traveled in June
The value package costs approx. $120 per day including accommodation, transport, and select meals. Simple hotels and overnight trains provided, with Pyramids tour and felucca sailing included. Optional visits to Abu Simbel and Valley of the Kings available.
Duration 8 days Destinations Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor Age Range Ages 18-39 Price Per Day $74 Operator G Adventures From $849
30% Off- US$594You save $255
Golden Cairo
63 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“My family loved our visit to Egypt. Very well-organized tour, and the team is very attentive to the guest.”
Shana, traveled in December
Your Egyptian adventure costs approx. $130 per day with 4-star Pyramids Resort by Jaz accommodation, daily breakfast, and Nile dinner cruise. The Great Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Alexandria's highlights await with expert guides. Package includes airport transfers and entrance fees.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Alexandria Age Range Ages 12+ Price Per Day $132 Operator Timeless Tours From
30% Off- US$663
Egypt on the Line - 5 Days Giza Pyramids , Gem Museum , Coptic & Islamic Cairo and Alexandria
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Organized and everything ok.”
Paulo, traveled in September
Budget-friendly package at approx. $60 per day includes pyramid-view rooms in Giza, expert guides, and entrance fees. The Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, and Alexandria's Greco-Roman sites featured with comfortable transportation and daily breakfast included.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cairo, Giza, Alexandria Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Price Per Day $40 Operator Egypt Best Holidays From $280
29% Off- US$199You save $81
What people love about Budget Tours in Egypt
- Trip to Egypt: Pyramids & Nile by flight - 8 Days
Having traveled 20 hours to get the chance to experience this amazing adventure was worth it. Booking and communication with Madeline was perfect, fast communication and responsive to all queries. Booked a small group tour however found out on arrival we were alone throughout our whole trip which in the long run costed us alot especially with tipping as we had to tip the guides and drivers on our own. Checked into first hotel which was beautiful overseeing Cairo, blessing to have been there. Relied on WhatsApp, this is their form of communication however did not know this was something we needed as our roaming data were not compatible, bought an e-sim which wasn't the greatest either. Most of the tour guides were amazing Emad and driver Ehab were our top picks from Luxor learnt so much from them, funny and all round genuine people. Felt many of our sites were fast as we had to get to another site with time constraints so felt rushed to experience some of our tombs we wanted to stay in longer. We did not like visiting over priced shops that we went into, felt we needed to purchase something just to get out even when you expressed you didnt want to go they still drove you there. Some of the drivers were fast on the roads which did make us think twice about putting belts on. The cruise ship was the highlight, beautiful ship, beautiful staff loved the nile. Food on the ship was great, good selection all day. As we were on our own we found it hard to navigate round on what/where to go with many of our adventures, we missed the last tour for Abu Simbel as the drivers dropped us without saying we were there, we did believe it was a toilet stop so on our end we didn't ask enough questions. Overall the trip was amazing, it was organized well however again you need WhatsApp to talk to drivers and tour guides. Thank you Madeline for the trip of our lifetime well worth it for small country New Zealand folk to experience.
I came as a solo female traveler and I had an excellent experience start to finish. I felt completely safe and welcome. The hospitality of the tour manager (Mac), the guides (especially Marwa and Ahmed) and the drivers (especially Hossam) cannot be understated. We did everything on the itinerary but because it was just me on this particular tour, the company was very flexible in customizing my experience. Marwa gave an outstanding tour of Old Cairo, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Egyptian museum, providing historical details that brought the artifacts to life. The GEM is incredible! Ahmed was my guide for Aswan and Abu Simbel and taught me a lot about the Nubian people. My favorite day of the trip included the sunrise hot air balloon ride, and going inside some of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Pure magic!
Egypt Explorer (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel)
- Budget Holiday in Cairo , Luxor and Aswan - 5 Days
The service, the Staff, the tour guides, the driver! everithing and everyone were so great! The always make feel the peaple safe and welcome! All the details were perfect! If you like history as the tourguides do you will match perfectley! Thank you for all the services!
What our customers ask about Budget Tours to Egypt
How much do budget tours typically cost per day in Egypt?
Budget tours in Egypt cost between 130-200 USD per day which covers the basics: accommodation transportation some meals and guides. A 5-day tour starts at around 700 USD while longer 10-day trips average 1900 USD. These prices reflect standard market rates across major tour operators in Egypt. Recent TourRadar feedback notes: "The price was very reasonable considering everything included - accommodations Nile cruise transportation and knowledgeable guides."
What type of accommodation can I expect on budget tours in Egypt?
Budget tours provide 3-4 star hotels and Nile cruise ships that offer comfort without luxury pricing. Properties like the Pyramids Resort by Jaz in Cairo represent typical accommodations with essential amenities including air conditioning private bathrooms and included breakfast. Most hotels are near major sites. In Giza many rooms face the pyramids while Luxor properties put you within walking distance of ancient temples. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The accommodation was safe and clean and it was good that all the activities were managed from there."
When is the most affordable time to visit Egypt?
The best value periods are March-April and October-November. These months balance comfortable temperatures with lower prices. Booking data shows March and October remain popular while maintaining competitive rates. Summer (June-August) offers the lowest prices but temperatures can reach uncomfortable highs. One TourRadar traveler shares: "We went during Ramadan not the best time for foodie travelers but the staff and guides were so helpful."
What are the best budget-friendly activities to do in Egypt?
Egypt offers numerous affordable experiences that showcase its rich heritage. The Valley of the Kings tour and Karnak Temple complex in Luxor provide excellent value. A two-person felucca ride on the Nile costs around $40 USD. The Khan el-Khalili bazaar and walking tours through Islamic Cairo let visitors experience local culture without high costs. Many budget tours include these activities in their base price. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The history is just unbelievable and we really enjoyed learning about everything the most."
Are entrance fees to attractions included in budget tour prices?
Budget tours typically exclude entrance fees from their base price. Visitors should plan for additional costs of 140-155 USD per person paid locally for access to major sites. This covers entry to essential attractions like the Pyramids Egyptian Museum Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings. A TourRadar traveler confirms: "The entrance fees to the designated tourist attractions cost about $140 USD per person collected on-site."
How much should I budget for meals not included in tour packages?
Plan for 25-30 USD daily for meals outside the tour package. Local Egyptian restaurants offer meals for 5-10 USD while hotel restaurants charge 15-20 USD per meal. The difference in price often reflects atmosphere rather than quality. A TourRadar traveler shares: "We took us to a local restaurant in Luxor which was the best meal I had in Egypt." Remember to carry small bills for tips and be ready to negotiate at markets.