Discover Egypt on this 15-day solo budget tour. Explore the highlights of the popular cities in Egypt, Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, and Abu Simbel Temples. With your 15-day solo budget trip to Egypt, you will relax for some days on the beaches of the Red Sea in Hurghada and discover its underwater world.
Begin your 15-day cheap solo holiday in Egypt in Cairo. Exploring 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, Aswan High Dam, and the phenomenal Temples of Abu Simbel.
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 15-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 15-day solo budget holiday in Egypt 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.
Drive from Cairo to Alexandria to discover its great highlights. Explore the impressive Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then drive back to Cairo.
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 Railway to board your seated train to Aswan.
Arrival at Aswan Railway. Meet and assist by your tour guide. Today, you are exploring the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan, the High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Philae, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Free evening, you can discover the city of Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Early wake up to drive to the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari in Abu Simbel. Transfer back to your hotel in Aswan for a free evening.
Today, you will explore the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep in the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs at the Valley of the Kings, and your guide will recommend the best 3 tombs of the open ones to visit.
From the magnificent Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who ruled as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You end your tour at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III. Back to your hotel for a free evening.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Breakfast at the hotel then explore the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak, and the majestic Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
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.
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.
