Discover the highlights of Egypt on this 6-day solo budget tour. Explore the attractions of Egypt’s famous cities, Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Roman Catacombs, and the Valley of the Kings.
Begin your 6-day solo budget trip to Egypt (Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Drive from Cairo to Alexandria to explore the Roman Catacombs and the Citadel of Qaitbay.
Board your seated train from Cairo to Luxor to explore Luxor’s highlights of the west and east banks. Discover the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Take your train from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 6-day solo budget itinerary in Egypt.
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 6-day solo budget holiday (Cairo, Alexandria & Luxor) just 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.
Meet and assist at Luxor Railway by our guide. You will then commence your tour to explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Then proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Transfer to your hotel. Free evening in Luxor.
Today, you will visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will suggest the best 3 tombs of the ones open to visit.
From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as solo pharaoh for about 20 years.
You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Transfer to Luxor Railway to board your seated train back to Cairo.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
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. 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.
