Discover the highlights of Egypt on this 5-day solo budget tour. Explore the key attractions of the famous cities of Egypt, Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Roman Catacombs in Alexandria, and the Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Begin your 5-day solo cheap holiday in Egypt in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Drive from Cairo to Alexandria to discover the impressive Roman Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Board your seated train from Cairo to Luxor to explore the highlights of Luxor’s west and east banks. Discover great tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the impressive Karnak Temple. Then board your train back to Cairo for the rest of your 5-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 5-day solo budget holiday starts right now.
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?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed. Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Transfer to Giza Railway to board your seated train to Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide at Luxor Railway to commence your tour to the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique Hatshepsut Temple, and the giant Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to the impressive Temple of Karnak and the majestic Temple of Luxor.
Transfer to Luxor Railway to board your seated train back to Cairo.
From Giza Railway, you will drive to the beautiful City of Alexandria to explore its major highlights, the Qaitbay Citadel, the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqfa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Library of Alexandria from the outside.
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 Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next solo budget adventure in Egypt.
