Mysteries of Egypt in 12 days for singles from the UK. Explore the highlights of Cairo. Sail Lake Nasser for three nights on a 5-star cruise ship from Abu Simbel to Aswan. Sail the mighty Nile on a luxury small boat, Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Enjoy some relaxation in Hurghada or Marsa Alam and discover the Red Sea underwater world. Fly home from Hurghada or Marsa Alam.
Begin your Egypt 12-day solo holiday from the UK (Mysteries of Egypt for singles) in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, and the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel to begin your 3-night solo Lake Nasser cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan. Discover the magnificent sites along the lake.
Disembark from Lake Nasser cruise to embark on your small boat, Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor for 3 nights. Explore the great 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 or Marsa Alam to enjoy some relaxation on the beautiful beaches of the Red Sea. Fly home from Hurghada or Marsa Alam.
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 12-day solo holiday from the UK (Mysteries of Egypt for singles) begins right now.
Today, you will explore 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 exists (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to explore it from the inside?
Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were built, and why they were built. 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 the 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 back to your hotel.
Today you will fly from Cairo 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 in Abu Simbel.
The ship sets 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 set sail to Wadi Es-Seboua. Here you are visiting the Temple of Wadi Es-Seboua, the Temple of Dakka, and the Temple of Maharaqa.
Then set sail to Aswan to overnight there.
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 Dahabiya Nile cruise to begin your 3-night solo Dahabiya Nile cruise to Luxor. After lunch, visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, then set sail to Kom Ombo. Overnight is in Kom Ombo.
Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. Then set sail to Edfu to overnight there. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are served on board.
Take a Horse and Carriage to visit the most intact temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Set sail to the lock of Esna. Go through the lock and continue sailing to Luxor to overnight there. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served on board.
Disembarkation. 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 the impressive Karnak Temple and the majestic Luxor Temple.
Transfer to Hurghada or Marsa Alam for some relaxation.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Enjoy your free day. Tours such as diving, safari, snorkeling, glass boat, and submarine rides are available upon request.
Transfer to Hurghada/Marsa Alam Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave so ask our guides about your next solo adventure in Egypt.
