Discover the highlights of Egypt and the Nile on this 11-day solo tour, “Magic of Egypt & the Nile for solo travelers”. Explore the highlights of Cairo, sail the magnificent Lake Nasser from Abu Simbel to Aswan, and then sail the peaceful Nile from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star Nile cruise ship.
Begin your Egypt 11-day solo vacation (Magic of Egypt & the Nile for singles) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara. Discover the stunning contents of the Egyptian Museum and the impressive Citadel of Saladin.
Fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel to begin your 3-night solo Lake Nasser cruise From Abu Simbel to Aswan on a 5-star cruise ship. Discover the great temples along the Lake. Discover the phenomenal temples of Abu Simbel and the wonderful Temple of Kalabsha.
Disembark your Lake Nasser cruise to embark on your Nile cruise. Enjoy your 3-night solo Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the great sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, and the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple in Luxor. Fly from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 11-day Egypt solo 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 11-day solo holiday (Magic of Egypt & the Nile for solo travelers) 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 back to your hotel.
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to defend Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You will finish your tour at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Abu Simbel to begin your 3-night solo Lake Nasser cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan.
Arrival at Abu Simbel airport. Meet and assist by our representative. Transfer to your cruise. Have lunch on board. Visit the phenomenal Temples of Ramses and Nefertari at Abu Simbel.
Overnight is in Abu Simbel.
The cruise will set sail from Abu Simbel to Qasr Ebrim, which you will view from the top deck. Then set sail to Amada to overnight there.
Today at Amada, you will visit the Temple of Amada, and the Tomb of the Viceroy of Nubia, Pennut.
Then the cruise will set sail to Wadi Es-Soeboua. Here you are visiting the Temple of Wadi Es-Soboua, the Temple of Dakka, and the Temple of Maharaqa.
Then set sail to Aswan for an overnight.
Disembarkation. Visit the New Kalabsha area which includes the Temple of Kalabsha, the Temple of Beit Al-Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi.
Transfer to your Nile cruise to begin your 3-night solo Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Optional tour: Tour to Nubian Village in Aswan
Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae Island, and the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.
Back to your Nile cruise to set sail to Kom Ombo. Stop at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek. Then set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
You will wake up on the hustle and bustle of the horse carriages waiting to transfer you to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. After the tour of the temple, the Nile cruise will set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.
Overnight 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 Luxor Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next solo adventure in Egypt.
