Discover Egypt on this 12-day solo budget tour. Explore the highlights of Egypt’s popular cities, Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Relax on the beaches of the Red Sea in Hurghada and discover its underwater world.
Begin your 12-day solo cheap holiday in Egypt in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Board your seated train from Cairo to Aswan. Explore Aswan highlights, Philae Temple, and Aswan High Dam.
Drive from Aswan to Luxor and visit Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on your way to Luxor. Explore the highlights of Luxor’s west and east banks. Discover the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple. Drive from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the beautiful beaches of the Red Sea. Drive from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your 12-day Egypt solo budget itinerary.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Your actual Egypt 12-day solo cheap holiday just begins right now.
Today, you will explore the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built. Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of the Egyptian past are displayed on two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan el Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Transfer to Giza train station to board your seated train to Aswan.
Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide and commence your tour to the beautiful Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Transfer to your hotel in Aswan. Free evening in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Luxor with visits to the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek along with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo, and the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to Luxor to check in to your hotel. Free evening in Luxor.
Visit the largest temple in the world of Karnak Temple, then proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Free evening in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Transfer to Hurghada for some relaxation.
Enjoy your free day. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Enjoy your free day. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Enjoy your free day. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
You have a choice to stay in Hurghada today if your flight tomorrow is in the late afternoon or to drive to Cairo for a night before your flight home.
Transfer to Cairo Airport from Hurghada or from your hotel in Cairo for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next solo budget adventure in Egypt.
