DIY Umrah Smart Saver 2025 – 11D8N 
Plus Cairo 5N From RM4,928

Assalamualaikum, travellers and future pilgrims!

If you’re planning your Umrah for 2025 and wish to make the most of your spiritual and travel experience, this DIY Umrah Smart Saver 2025 – 11D8N + Cairo 5N Extension is perfect for you. You’ll perform Umrah with full spiritual meaning and then extend your journey to explore the historic wonders of Cairo, Egypt — all while keeping things budget-friendly and flexible under the Saudi multiple-entry tourist e-Visa.

This plan is ideal for independent travellers seeking both spiritual fulfilment and historical discovery without breaking the bank.

📝 Important Note & Disclaimer

This DIY Umrah Smart Saver 2025 + Cairo Extension is a personal guide, not a commercial Umrah package.
I am not a licensed travel agent and do not sell Umrah packages.

This post may include affiliate links (e.g., Trip.com or Klook). If you book through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you — helping to keep this guide free and updated. Thank you for your trust and support!

✨ Trip Overview

• Duration: 16 Days 13 Nights (11D8N Umrah + 5N Cairo)
• Suggested Dates: 20 November – 5 December 2025
• Route: Kuala Lumpur → Jeddah → Madinah → Makkah → Cairo → Kuala Lumpur
• Visa Type: Saudi Multiple-Entry Tourist e-Visa (valid 1 year) + Egypt Visa
• Flights:
  • Flight 1: Kuala Lumpur → Jeddah → Kuala Lumpur
  • Flight 2: Jeddah → Cairo → Jeddah
• Ideal Group Size: 4 travellers (family or friends)
• Accommodation: 3★ hotels (quad sharing, strategic locations)

🛂 Visa & Entry

Apply for the Saudi Tourist e-Visa (SAR 395). This visa allows:

• Multiple entries within one year
• Travel anywhere in Saudi Arabia
• Performing Umrah independently (without a mutawwif)

Official link: https://visa.visitsaudi.com/

For Egypt, most nationalities are eligible for a Visa-on-Arrival or e-Visa (USD 25, ~RM120), depending on nationality. 

Official link : https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/

✈️ Flight Overview (via Trip.com)

1️⃣ Malaysia → Saudi Arabia (Inbound & Return)

Airline: IndiGo (Departure)
Route: Kuala Lumpur → (Transit in Bengaluru) → Jeddah
Departure: 21:20, 20 Nov | Arrival: 04:30, 21 Nov
(15kg checked baggage + 7kg cabin baggage)

Airline: Air India (Return)
Route: Jeddah → (Transit in New Delhi – 7 hrs) → Kuala Lumpur
Departure: 21:50, 4 Dec | Arrival: 21:40, 5 Dec
(25kg checked baggage + 7kg cabin baggage)

Approx. Price: ~RM1,967

2️⃣ Saudi Arabia → Cairo (Extension)

Airline: Flydeal
Route: Jeddah T1 → Cairo T2
Departure: 03:05, 29 Nov | Arrival: 04:30, 29 Nov
(15kg checked baggage, cabin baggage not included)

Airline: Flydeal (Return)
Route: Cairo T2 → Jeddah T1
Departure: 11:45, 4 Dec | Arrival: 15:00, 4 Dec
(15kg checked baggage, cabin baggage not included)

Approx. Price: ~RM676

💰 Combined Flight Cost Estimate

💡 Smart Tip: Use the Trip.com Price Graph feature to track fare drops and plan around cheaper dates.

🕋 Umrah Portion (11D8N)

The Umrah portion follows the same structure as the original DIY Umrah Smart Saver 2025 – 11D8N (RM3,212):

• 3 nights in Madinah (Artal Taibah Hotel or similar)
• 5 nights in Makkah (Al Kiswah Tower Hotel or similar)
• Ground transportation via NWBus / Haramain Train / Uber / Careem
• Estimated cost (excluding flights & meals): ~RM1,375

🏛️ Cairo Extension (5 Nights)

Accommodation ( via Trip.com)

• Dates: 29 November – 4 December 2025
• Hotel: Grand Agor Hotel Cairo
  15 Sherif Basha, Al Fawalah, Abdeen, Cairo Governorate 11111, Egypt
• Total: RM1,071 (≈RM268 per person, 1 room × 5 nights incl. taxes)
• Located in Downtown Cairo — walking distance to Tahrir Square and the Egyptian Museum.

Transport:

• Airport transfer & local Uber rides – ~RM200 per person

Tour: 

Private 1-day Giza & Egyptian Museum tour (via Trip.com) ~RM322 per person The Great Pyramid of Giza | Great Sphinx of Giza | Pyramid of Menkaure | Pyramid of Khafre | Giza Necropolis | The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Total Cairo Segment: ~RM789.90

📅 Suggested Cairo Itinerary

Day 10 (29 Nov) – Arrival in Cairo

• Early arrival (04:30). Airport transfer & hotel check-in.
• Rest and recover from travel.
• Evening stroll along the Nile Corniche or visit Khan El Khalili bazaar.

Day 11 (30 Nov) – Giza Pyramid Complex & Sphinx
• Visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, and Solar Boat Museum.
• Optional camel ride or panoramic photo spot.
• Dinner with a pyramid view.

Day 12 (1 Dec) – Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo
• Explore Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square.
• Visit Citadel of Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi and Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
• Evening shopping or Nile dinner cruise.

Day 13 (2 Dec) – Day Trip to Alexandria (Optional)
• Visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Montaza Palace Gardens.
• Return to Cairo at night.

Day 14 (3 Dec) – Coptic & Old Cairo
• Visit Hanging Church, Cave Church, and Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque.
• Final shopping at local bazaars.

Day 15 (4 Dec) – Departure
• Cairo → Jeddah (Flydeal) at 11:45 | Arrive 15:00
• Jeddah → Kuala Lumpur (Air India) at 21:50 | Transit 7 hrs in New Delhi
→ Tip: Consider booking an airport lounge or short-stay hotel during your layover for rest and refreshment.
• Arrival in Kuala Lumpur: 21:40, 5 December

💸 Estimated Overall Cost (Per Person)

💡 Smart Saver Tip: Booking 3–4 months early and staying flexible with dates can lower costs by up to 15%.

🧳 Optional Cairo Tours (via Trip.com)

• Full Day Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Tour – from RM125
• Nile Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment – from RM170
• Day Trip to Alexandria – from RM333
• Islamic & Coptic Cairo Tour – Free Entry

🍽️ Meals

This is a DIY trip, so meals aren’t included — but you’ll easily find halal local eateries across Madinah, Makkah, and Cairo, offering a wide range of Middle Eastern, Egyptian, and even Malaysian-style dishes near tourist areas.

To keep it simple, you can budget around RM50 per day, which comfortably covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner with occasional snacks or drinks.
For the entire 16-day journey, an estimated RM800 should be more than sufficient for meals.

💡 Tip:

• In Saudi Arabia, try affordable local chains like Al Baik, Taza, and Foul & Tamees shops.
• In Cairo, meals are inexpensive — hearty Egyptian dishes such as koshary, shawarma, or falafel platters often cost below RM20.
• Consider using GrabFood or Careem Food (in KSA) and Uber Eats (in Egypt) for convenient delivery after long days out.

🌍 Final Thoughts

The DIY Umrah Smart Saver 2025 + Cairo 5N Extension gives you the best of both worlds — a spiritually enriching Umrah and an awe-inspiring journey through Egypt’s ancient history.

By planning smartly and using affordable flight combinations, you can enjoy 16 days of worship, exploration, and culture for under RM5,000 per person.

May your Umrah and travels be filled with blessings, ease, and unforgettable memories, InshaAllah.