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Ready to embark on an unforgettable solo adventure through Egypt’s majestic past and vibrant present? This Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise in 14 days takes you on a whirlwind journey. From ancient wonders to sun-kissed beaches, all at a price that won’t drain your pyramid fund. Sail the peaceful Nile from Aswan to Luxor. Enjoy one of the best solo Egypt cheap tours.
Begin your Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise in 14 days in Cairo. Where towering Pyramids whisper tales of pharaohs. The Grand Egyptian Museum unlocks the secrets of a long-lost civilization. Travel back in time to Alexandria, a city steeped in Greco-Roman grandeur. Walk in the footsteps of Cleopatra at the iconic Library. Stand where Caesar once stood atop Pompey’s Pillar. Board your sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan to begin your Nile cruise. Embark on a 3-night solo Nile cruise to Luxor, where ancient temples rise from the golden sands like mirages. The timeless beauty of the river washes away all your worries. Explore Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Trade temples for turquoise waters in Hurghada, your final stop. Dive into vibrant coral reefs teeming with life, bask on pristine beaches, or simply savor the serenity of this Red Sea paradise.
So pack your sense of adventure, and get ready to explore Egypt like never before. Join us on this budget-friendly solo escapade, where each day brings new discoveries, and every step adds a unique chapter to your Egyptian story.
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 and the beginning of your Egypt Solo Budget Tour with Nile cruise in 14 days.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Your actual Egypt Solo Budget Tour with Nile cruise in 14 days itinerary begins when our tour guide picks you up from your hotel for the tour of 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. 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 proceed 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. Then, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Your Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise in 14 days itinerary is taking you to explore the coastal wonders of the beautiful city of Alexandria. So, you will take a transfer from Cairo to 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 in Alexandria by visiting the Library of Alexandria. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then travel back to Cairo.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Following your breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Citadel of Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo from the Crusaders. At the citadel, you can visit the White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha, which is one of its most prominent features. Continue to Coptic Cairo District to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Your tour will conclude in the largest market in Egypt, Khan El-Khalili, a historical bazaar. Then, head back to your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast at the hotel
Step beyond the famous Pyramids of Giza and unlock Egypt’s deeper secrets with a captivating Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur Tour. Begin your journey in Saqqara, home of the iconic Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the world’s oldest stone monument. Discover how Saqqara became the blueprint for pyramid construction.
Continue to Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, where history comes alive among open-air statues and colossal masterpieces. Stand before the legendary fallen statue of Ramses II and explore the treasures that once watched over the heart of the Old Kingdom. Your adventure concludes in Dahshur, a tranquil desert site that showcases the evolution of pyramid engineering. Marvel at the Bent Pyramid and the perfectly crafted Red Pyramid, enjoying quiet moments away from the crowds. Then, transfer to Giza railway to board your sleeper train to Aswan to commence your 3-night solo Nile cruise.
Meals Plan: Breakfast at the hotel & Dinner on the train
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
A fabulous solo Nile cruise vacation beckons! Meet and assist by your guide to commence your tour to Aswan highlights. Visit the beautiful Philae Temple, which was built during the Greco-Roman era, and dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. Continue to the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of 1960s. End your Aswan tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, head to your Nile River cruise to spend your coming three nights of your Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise in 14 days itinerary on board a Nile River cruise.
Optional tour: Nubian Village tour
Meals Plan: Breakfast on the train, Lunch & Dinner on the cruise
Enjoy a free morning onboard your cruise ship or join us on an early optional tour to the great temples of Abu Simbel.
Your Nile cruise ship will set sail to Kom Ombo around lunchtime . Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish. Then head to the Crocodile Museum beside the temple. Then proceed to the nearby Crocodile Museum for a short visit, then back to the cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before your breakfast you will take a Horse and Carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Take your carriage back to your cruise ship to set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna. Once, you reach Luxor, you will visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These temples are connected by the Sphinxes Avenue and dedicated to the Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, followed by Luxor west bank tour. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried. Then proceed to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who served as a sole pharaoh for about 20 years. End your tour at the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III. Then, transfer to Hurghada to spend your next four days of your Egypt Solo Budget Tour with Nile cruise in 14 days itinerary. Enjoy some relaxation on the crystal Red Sea beaches.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy a free day in Hurghada. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy a free day with your Hurghada vacation. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Enjoy a free day with your Red Sea holiday. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your Egypt Solo Budget tour with Nile cruise in 14 days itinerary gives you 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 travel to Cairo to stay the night there.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
It is the end of your Egypt solo budget tour with Nile cruise in 14 days. Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo Airport or a transfer from your Cairo hotel to Cairo Airport. It is sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
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. We accept USD, Euros, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD.
The starting price is for one adult in a single room on a group tour. It shows the lowest price during the low season.
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.
Nile cruise crew $5–10 per person per night paid at the end of the cruise.
Dahabiya Nile cruise crew $10-20 per person per night at the end of the cruise.
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.
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.
We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want
Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:
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:
Egypt Best Vacations solo budget tours include accommodation in 3★ hotels. Our solo budget tours include daily breakfast, and guided sightseeing tours. They also include transportation between major cities and attractions. As well as entrance fees to the main archaeological sites, and the services of a licensed local tour guide.
All of our solo Egypt budget tours also include airport pick-up and drop-off. Air-conditioned vehicles for transfers, and assistance from a local representative during your stay. Some itineraries include a sleeper train between Cairo and Upper Egypt or a short Nile cruise segment. Certain meals, especially breakfast and sometimes lunch during full-day tours. are often covered. While dinners are usually left open so travelers can explore local restaurants independently.
In big cities like Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria, as well as in most hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, credit and debit cards are usually accepted.
However, in smaller towns, local cafés, bazaars, souvenir stalls, taxis, and traditional markets, cash is strongly preferred, especially in Egyptian Pounds (EGP). Many small vendors do not have card machines, and some may charge an extra fee for card payments.
It’s a good idea to carry small denominations for tips, entrance fees to minor sites, snacks, and local transportation. ATMs are widely available in major cities and tourist areas, making it easy to withdraw local currency when needed. Read our article for more about how to pay in Egypt.
Egypt Best Vacations solo budget tours include Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan, covering Egypt’s most iconic historical highlights. Many itineraries focus on the Pyramids area in Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the ancient temples and tombs along the Nile in Upper Egypt.
Some solo budget tours also include Alexandria for Mediterranean charm and Greco-Roman history, or Hurghada for Red Sea relaxation, snorkeling, and beach time. Depending on the length of the tour, programs may also feature overnight sleeper trains between Cairo and Upper Egypt, short Nile cruises between Luxor and Aswan, or optional desert adventures to add variety to the classic historical route.
Egypt Best Vacations delivers a wide range of Egypt solo budget tours vary from 4 days to 15 days. For the main highlights of Egypt, 6–10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo and the Pyramids area in Giza, then travel south to Luxor and Aswan to experience the temples and tombs along the Nile. Some of our solo budget tours include a short Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan within this timeframe.
Shorter trips (3–5 days) usually focus on one main region. You might stay in Cairo to visit the Pyramids, museums, and Islamic sites, or base yourself in Luxor to explore Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. For a more relaxed pace, 10–12 days allows extra time for Alexandria, the Red Sea, or a desert adventure, without feeling rushed.
Many solo travelers visit Egypt safely every year, especially within the main tourist corridors such as Cairo, Giza, Luxor, and Aswan. These areas are well-policed and accustomed to international visitors.
Travel with common sense: avoid poorly lit or unfamiliar areas late at night, keep valuables secure, and use licensed guides and official transportation arranged through your tour operator. Staying with your group during evening outings is recommended, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Petty hassles such as persistent vendors or unofficial “helpers” are more common than serious safety issues. A polite but firm “no, thank you” usually works well. Following your guide’s advice and respecting local customs will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Short 4-day solo tours (e.g., Cairo & Luxor): from about $980 USD per person in a single room.
5-day budget solo tours: often start around $1,240 USD per person in a single room.
6-7 day Egypt solo budget tours: generally $1,300 – $1,500 USD depending on included activities like Nile or felucca cruises.
8-10 day tours: typically $1,550 – $2,065 USD per person in a single room.
10+ day extended budget tours: often $2,000 USD+ for 10–15 days with more inclusions.
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, refillable water bottle, modest clothing for religious sites, and a power adapter (Egypt uses types C & F) are essential.
You may also want to pack:
Lightweight, breathable clothing (especially for visits to Luxor and Aswan, where temperatures can be high).
A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings in winter, particularly in Cairo.
Sunglasses with UV protection to handle the bright desert sun.
A small backpack for daily excursions to carry water and essentials.
Personal medications and basic first-aid items.
A scarf or shawl (useful for mosque visits or added sun protection).
Swimwear if your tour includes the Red Sea or a hotel pool.
A portable phone charger or power bank for long sightseeing days.
Packing smart helps you stay comfortable during long temple visits, museum tours, and desert excursions while keeping your luggage light and manageable.
