Embark on an awesome 5-day Cairo, Alexandria, and Alamein tour for solo travelers. Explore Egypt’s ancient wonders and witness the sacrifice of great soldiers with our Egypt solo vacation packages.
Begin your 5-day Cairo and Alamein tour for solo travelers in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx. Discover the great contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum, the magnificent Citadel of Saladin, and the impressive bazaar of Khan El-Khalili. Head to Alexandria to visit the wonderful Roman Catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and Pompey’s Pillar in Alexandria. Continue to El-Alamein to explore the World War II Museum, World War II Cemetery, and the German tombs in Alamein. Travel from Alamein back to Cairo for the rest of your Egypt 5-day tour for solo travelers.
Wrap up your 5-day Egypt solo tour with unforgettable memories. From ancient pyramids to the heroic sites of El-Alamein, this journey blends history, culture, and reflection—perfect for the adventurous solo traveler.
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the visa and arrival regulations. Transfer to your hotel and the beginning of your Egypt 5-day Cairo and El-Alamein tour for solo travelers.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual 5-day Cairo and Alamein tour for solo travelers begins when our tour guide picks you up to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the GEM Museum.
Today, you will visit 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 remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in one stunning modern complex. You’ll stand face-to-face with the full Tutankhamun collection and enjoy immersive galleries that bring Egypt’s history to life.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Today, your Egypt 5-day tour for solo travelers to Cairo, Alexandria and Alamein takes you to the beautiful City of Alexandria. Upon arrival, you will visit the famous Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. The catacombs are huge Egyptian tombs and royal cemeteries with Ptolemaic and Roman influences. The catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa are one the largest Roman burial sites not just in Alexandria but in Egypt. These catacombs started as a private tomb for a wealthy family, then became a public cemetery. The catacombs house more than 300 tombs.
From the catacombs to the nearby Pompey’s Pillar. Many of the ancient historians did not tell us more details about the “Pompey’s Pillar” but about the buildings that stood nearby and have disappeared now. The hill on which the pillar is erected was covered with temples and houses a long time before the Roman era. It was the place of the Citadel of Rhakotis. A temple was dedicated to Osiris-Serapis was built on the mountain.
From the Pompey’s Pillar to the magnificent Citadel of Qaitbay. The Citadel of Qaitbay in Alexandria is one of the most important fortifications in Egypt. It was constructed by Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay to defend Egypt against the Ottomans/Turks. You will end your tour to Alexandria highlights by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Travel from Alexandria to El-Alamein to visit the World War II Museum. El-Alamein Military Museum was founded on the 16th of December, 1956, when the late president Gamal Abd El-Nasser ordered its establishment to commemorate Egypt’s fundamental role in one of the most important battles of World War II, Al-Alamein battle, which broke out between the allies and the Axis Powers in October 1942.
Then proceed to the World War II Cemetery of the Commonwealth. This cemetery contains the graves of men who died at all stages of the Western Desert campaigns. Continue the Italian Memorial, or ‘Sacrario italiano a El Alamein’. The memorial is a white octagonal monument to the 4,800 Italian soldiers who died in the 1942 Battle of El Alamein and the approximately 38,000 missing.
End your tour at the German Tombs. El Alamein German War Cemetery was built in the shape of a fortress. It contains 4,213 German burials from the Second and 30 from the First World War. Savor a final taste of local life with a delicious lunch at a charming restaurant as you travel back to Cairo for final night of your 5-day Cairo and Alamein tour for solo travelers.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will head 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. Continue to the Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then finish your tour at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Conclude your 5-day Cairo and Alamein tour for solo travelers with a transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
