Discover the highlights of Egypt on this 9-day solo budget tour. Explore the attractions of the famous cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel Temples, and Karnak Temple. Enjoy one of the best cheap Egypt tour packages.
Begin your 9-day Egypt solo budget trip (Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the stunning contents of the Egyptian Museum. Drive from Cairo to Alexandria to discover the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa.
Board your seated train from Cairo to Aswan. Discover the highlights of Aswan, the Temple of Philae, and Abu Simbel Temples. Drive from Aswan to Luxor visiting Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple on your way. Explore Luxor’s major highlights, the Valley of the Kings, and the impressive Karnak Temple. Board your train from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 9-day Egypt solo budget itinerary.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport. You will be met and assisted 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 9-day Egypt solo budget holiday (Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Aswan) 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 Aswan.
Meet and assist at Aswan Railway by your guide to commence your tour to the beautiful Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Transfer to your hotel in Aswan. Free evening in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village Tour
Drive to Abu Simbel to visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. Drive back to Aswan for a free evening.
Breakfast at the hotel, then drive to Luxor with visits to the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek along with the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo, and the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to Luxor to check in to your hotel. Free evening in Luxor.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique Hatshepsut Temple, and the giant Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then proceed to visit the massive Karnak Temple and majestic Luxor Temple.
Transfer to Luxor Railway to board your seated train to Cairo.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
From Giza Railway to 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 your hotel for a free evening in Cairo.
Drive from Cairo 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.
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.
