Discover the highlights of Egypt on this stunning 10-day solo budget tour with a Nile cruise. Explore the attractions of famous cities in Egypt, Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Philae Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Sail the peaceful Nile for three nights from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star Nile cruise. Relax in Hurghada and enjoy the Red Sea beaches and its underwater world.
Begin your Egypt 10-day solo budget trip with a Nile cruise in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. Board your seated train from Cairo to Aswan to start your 3-night solo Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the magnificent sites along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Explore Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
Drive from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the beautiful Red Sea beaches. Explore the stunning underwater world of the Red Sea. Drive from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your 10-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 10-day solo budget vacation with a Nile cruise 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.
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 Giza Railway to board your seated train to Aswan to begin your 3-night solo Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Arrival at Aswan Railway. Meet and assist by your guide. Transfer to your Nile cruise. Check into your room, followed by lunch. Enjoy a felucca sailboat ride around Elephantine Island in Aswan.
Free evening, you can discover the city of Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Today, you are exploring the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan, the High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Philae, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Back to your Nile cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek.
Back to the cruise to set sail to Edfu. Overnight is in Edfu.
Take a Horse and Carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Back to the ship to set sail to Luxor via the lock of Esna. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple upon arrival in Luxor.
Free evening in Luxor to wander through the city. Overnight is in Luxor.
Disembarkation. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.
Transfer to Hurghada for some relaxation.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
You have an option to stay in Hurghada if your international flight is in the afternoon the next day but if your flight is in the early morning, then you will drive to Cairo to stay the night there.
Drive from Hurghada to Cairo Airport or a transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport. It is sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next solo budget adventure in Egypt.
