Awesome 5 Day Cairo, Alexandria and El-Alamein Tour for Solo Travelers
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 solo adventure in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx. Discover the great contents of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Ascend the magnificent Citadel of Saladin. Shop at the impressive bazaar of Khan El-Khalili. Head to Alexandria to visit the wonderful Roman Catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and Pompey’s Pillar. 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 solo journey blends history, culture, and reflection, perfect for the adventurous solo traveler.
Tour Highlights
Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza and the mysterious Great Sphinx
Explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum and its royal collections
Ascend the historic Citadel of Saladin for sweeping city views
Wander the colorful alleys of the Khan El-Khalili bazaar
Discover the underground Roman Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Visit the seafront Citadel of Qaitbay on the Mediterranean
See the towering ancient landmark of Pompey's Pillar
Explore the World War II Museum and its wartime history
Pay respects at the Commonwealth War Cemetery
Visit the German war memorial and tombs
A balanced 5-day route blending ancient history, coastal culture, and WWII heritage
Comfortable pacing with private guidance, ideal for an independent adventurer
Price Includes
Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
Single basis accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis for 03 nights
Single basis accommodation in Alexandria on a bed and breakfast basis for 01 night
08 meals: 04 breakfasts, and 04 lunches
Entrance fees as per the itinerary
Hotel picks up and drops off
Licensed English speaking tour guides
All service charges and local taxes
Price Excludes
International flights
Arrival visa
Gratuities
Meals and drinks when not included
Any optional tour
Travel insurance
Itinerary
5 Day Cairo and Alamein Tour for Solo Travelers
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
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
Day 2: Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM Museum
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
Day 3: Explore Alexandria Wonders
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
Day 4: Explore El-Alamein Wonders
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 delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Then, travel back to Cairo for final night of your 5-day Cairo and Alamein tour for solo travelers.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: End of your 5-day Cairo and Alamein tour for solo travelers
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will head to the Citadelof the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin. This fort 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
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Price by Travel Season
Gold Accommodation (5-Star Standard Hotels)
1650 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of May till 30 September).
1750 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of October till 15 December).
2200 USD per person in a single room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year).
1750 USD per person in a single room (from 11 January till 25 March).
2000 USD per person in a single room (from 26 March till 10 April: Easter Holidays).
1750 USD per person in a single room (from 11 April till 30 April).
Our 5-star Standard Hotels in Cairo:
Safir Cairo Hotel
Sonesta Cairo Hotel
Holiday Inn Citystars
Cairo Pyramids Hotels
Tolips Gardens Hotel
Ramses Hilton Hotel or similar category
Our 5-star Standard Hotels in Alexandria:
Tolip Hotel Alexandria
Hilton Green Plaza Hotel or similar category
Platinum Accommodation (5-Star Deluxe Hotels)
1900 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of May till 30 September).
2050 USD per person in a single room (from 1st of October till 15 December).
2600 USD per person in a single room (from 16 December till 10 January: Christmas & New Year).
2050 USD per person in a single room (from 11 January till 25 March).
2350 USD per person in a single room (from 26 March till 10 April: Easter Holidays).
2050 USD per person in a single room (from 11 April till 30 April).
Our 5-star Deluxe Hotels in Cairo:
Hilton Nile Tower Hotel
Concorde El-Salam Hotel
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel
Tolip Family Park Hotel or similar category
Our 5-star Deluxe Hotels in Alexandria:
Hilton Corniche Alexandria
Radisson Blu Alexandria or similar category
Things to Know
Pricing Policy
All our prices are in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges. The initial price is based on one adult in a single room in a group tour and reflects the lowest price during the low season.
Tipping
Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.
Here is a suggested tipping list:
Driver – full day $3-5 per person per day.
Driver – transfer $1-3 per person per day.
Tour guide – full day $15-20 per person per day.
Tour guide – half day $10-15 per person per day.
Representative / tour leader $3-5 per person per day.
Cancellation Policy
We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.
From the date of booking up to 75 days before the date of your arrival, 10% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 74 and 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date, 50% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 14 and 08 days before your arrival date, 90% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 07 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.
Deposit and Payment
A deposit between 25-50% is required to secure your booking through a payment link. The remaining balance will also be paid through payment links.
Travel Insurance
We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want
Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets
Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:
Walking inside the pyramids.
Tombs of Seti I and Ramses V in the Valley of the Kings
Entering the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.
Other personal expenses during your trip may include:
Food tours and alcoholic beverages.
Tipping for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Visa fees and recreational activities.
Additional transportation.
Unexpected costs due to bad weather, flight cancellations, or extra hotel nights and meals.
FAQs
Is this tour suitable for solo travelers?
Yes, this tour is specially designed for solo travelers who want to explore Egypt safely and comfortably. With Egypt Best Vacations, you will enjoy guided sightseeing, private transfers, and carefully selected accommodations throughout your journey.
What are the main attractions included in this tour?
This journey covers some of Egypt’s most famous landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, and the historic Khan el-Khalili. You will also visit Alexandria highlights and the famous World War II memorial sites in El Alamein.
Are airport transfers included?
Yes, airport pickup and drop-off services are included for a smooth and stress-free travel experience.
Is this a private or group tour?
This Egypt solo vacation package can be arranged as a private tour for maximum comfort and flexibility. Small group options may also be available upon request. Our group tour is maximum for 12 solo travelers.
What type of accommodation is included?
The tour usually includes comfortable hotel accommodation with daily breakfast. Egypt Best Vacations carefully selects quality hotels in convenient locations. You can choose from Silver accommodation (5-star standard hotels) or Golden accommodation (5-star deluxe hotels).
Is Alexandria worth visiting during this trip?
Absolutely. Alexandria offers a completely different atmosphere from Cairo. You will discover Greco-Roman history, Mediterranean scenery, and fascinating ancient landmarks.
Why visit El-Alamein?
El Alamein is one of the most important World War II sites in North Africa. The museums, cemeteries, and memorials honor soldiers from many nations and provide a meaningful historical experience.
Are entrance fees included in the package?
All tour packages with Egypt Best Vacations include entrance fees to the listed sightseeing attractions. You can confirm the exact inclusions before booking.
Is Egypt safe for solo travelers?
Yes, Egypt is generally safe for solo travelers, especially when traveling with a professional tour company like Egypt Best Vacations. Your guides and drivers help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
What safety measures are in place on your Egypt solo tours?
Egypt Best Vacations solo tours include: a licensed Egyptologist guide throughout, 24/7 local emergency support, pre-vetted transportation and hotels, a thorough orientation upon arrival, and clear guidelines for free time. You are never truly “alone” unless you choose to be during designated free periods.
What is the best time to take this tour?
The best time to enjoy this Cairo, Alexandria, and El-Alamein tour is from October to April when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing.
Can this tour be customized?
Yes, Egypt Best Vacations can customize the itinerary according to your interests, travel style, and budget. You can also add extra nights, day tours, or a Nile cruise experience.
What should I pack for this Egypt solo tour?
Comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are highly recommended. During winter evenings, a light jacket may also be useful.
What is NOT included in the Egypt solo tour price?
Our Egypt solo trips typically not included: International flights, Egyptian visa (approx. $30 USD, obtainable on arrival for many nationalities or as an e-visa), travel insurance, some meals (as outlined in the itinerary), tips for guides/drivers, and personal spending.
How do I deal with persistent vendors and bargaining during my Egypt solo trip?
A polite but firm “La, shukran” (No, thank you) is your best tool. Avoid prolonged eye contact or stopping if you’re not interested. When shopping in markets (souks), bargaining is expected. Start at about 20% of the asking price, be polite, and be prepared to walk away. Your tour guide can offer advice on fair prices.