12 Days Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Hurghada Solo Tour

You will have your breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be accompanied by your private tour guide to Giza to explore one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World starting by visiting:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza Pyramids Complex has been a symbol of the wonder of the world for over four thousand years. Our solo travelers can appreciate the amazing design of the Giza Pyramids Complex as well as the view of the desert and the grandeur of the Ancient Egyptians.

The Great Pyramid of Giza

The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the largest in the complex, originally standing at 147 meters. The Great Pyramid of Khufu was built in 2570 BC, and it is the highest structure made by humans for many centuries.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is a magnificent sculpture that represents a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body. This huge statue was carved during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre, around 2558–2532 BC, who ruled in the 4th dynasty, and it still draws solo travelers from all over the world.

Valley Temple

The ancient Egyptians built the Valley Temple in Giza for the mummification process during the 4th Dynasty, around 2500 BC. The temple of King Khafre was made of huge blocks of limestone, and it has amazing sculptures and images that show stories from ancient Egyptian history.

Lunch Meal

Enjoy your tasty lunch at a beautiful restaurant with a Pyramid view before visiting:

Saqqara Step Pyramid

Saqqara Step Pyramid is one of the world's first monumental buildings which was constructed for the Pharaoh Djoser by the architect Imhotep in the 27th century BC between 2670 BC and 2650 BC.

Overnight

After enjoying your day, you will be transferred by A.C modern vehicle to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Hurghada. Upon your arrival, we will be taken to your hotel to check in and overnight.

You will have your breakfast at your hotel, and then you will join your private instructor to enjoy snorkeling in one of the breathtaking beaches of Hurghada.

Snorkeling in Hurghada is a popular activity for solo travelers who want to explore the marine life and colorful coral reefs of the Red Sea. Snorkeling in Hurghada offers a chance to see sea turtles, octopus, seahorses, crabs, angelfish, barracuda, and more.

Overnight

After the activity, you’ll return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Hurghada.

Have your breakfast at your hotel, then spend a wonderful day enjoying the crystal-clear waters of Hurghada. You can join a snorkeling boat trip to explore the colorful coral reefs and marine life or simply relax on the sandy beaches. Enjoy the warm sun and the sea breeze before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping afternoon in the Eastern Desert. You will experience a desert safari by quad bike or jeep, exploring the rugged beauty of the mountains. Visit a Bedouin village to learn about their traditional lifestyle and enjoy a magical sunset view over the desert dunes. Transfer back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Check out from your hotel in Hurghada after having your breakfast and get ready to be transferred by a modern vehicle with your private tour guide to explore the East Bank in Luxor, starting by visiting:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is the largest temple and open-air museum in the world, and no other place in Egypt can compare to its size. Karnak has three temples inside one another that were dedicated to the god Amun Ra, his wife goddess Mut, and their son god Khonsu. This huge temple complex was the main place of worship for the god Amun Ra in Thebes in the New Kingdom, 18th dynasty of 1500 BC.

Lunch Meal

Then, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to check in and have your lunch on board. Evening, you will join your tour guide to visit:

Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple is a magnificent ancient Egyptian complex with a rich and storied past. Founded around 1400 BC, its main construction was carried out by Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty and later expanded by Ramesses II. Tutankhamun contributed by adding decorative elements to the temple. Dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, Luxor Temple played a central role in the annual Opet Festival, a grand religious celebration in which statues of the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were paraded from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple to renew the divine power of the pharaoh.

Dinner Meal & Overnight

Then, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have your dinner and overnight on board.

You will have your breakfast on board before joining your tour guide to visit some of the most amazing monuments in the West Bank of Luxor, such as:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings) It is a magical site that was built in the 16th century BC as the royal tombs of our magnificent kings. The tombs are carved into the rock of a narrow valley of generic, red rock and hidden beneath the surface. Our solo travelers can enjoy the legacy of famous kings such as the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun, Ramses II, Ramses VI, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and many others.

Hatshepsut Temple

The New Kingdom period witnessed the construction of Hatshepsut's mortuary temple (1478/72-1458 BC). This place was already sacred to “Hathor,” the goddess and Queen Hatshepsut herself (1507- 1458 BC), and had the earlier mortuary temple and tomb of King Nebhepetre Mentuhotep (2008-1957 BC) from the Middle Kingdom.

Lunch on board the cruise

You will get back to your Nile Cruise to have your delicious lunch on board before witnessing:

Valley of the Queens

The wives and children of the royal family were buried in the Valley of the Queens. This archaeological site includes the most amazing tomb that will leave you breathless “The Tomb of Queen Nefertari” which attracts many tourists from all over the world since it was found in the 19th century by Ernesto Schiaparelli.

The Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon, dating back to 1350 BC and built for Pharaoh Amenhotep III, are famous for their mysterious “singing”, a sound ancient travelers believed was the statues’ way of greeting the morning sun. This phenomenon was caused by temperature changes and cracks in the stone, as noted by early visitors. Standing tall for over three millennia, these monumental statues remain a remarkable testament to ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and history.

Dinner Meal & Overnight

After enjoying your solo tour in the West Bank of Luxor, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have dinner and overnight on board.

Sail to Edfu Temple after having breakfast, and get ready to join your tour guide to visit:

Edfu Temple

Edfu Temple demonstrates the deep connection between the ancient Egyptian and Ptolemaic cultures. Pharaoh Ptolemy III started the construction of the temple in 237 BC, and it was finished under the rule of Pharaoh Ptolemy XII in 57 BC. The temple is the site where “Horus,” the god of victory, fought with “Set,” the god of chaos and war, for the fate of ancient Egypt. Enjoy sailing until you arrive at the beautiful:

Kom Ombo Temple

Kom Ombo Temple was constructed at Kom Ombo during the Graeco-Roman period (332 BC-AD 395), north of Aswan. The temple is distinctive because it has two sections, one for “Sobek,” the crocodile god, and one for “Horus,” the falcon-headed god. In the legend of Horus, Seth's followers transformed into crocodiles to flee from him.

Meals & Overnight

After that, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

You will have your breakfast on board, then join your private Egyptologist guide for a wonderful exploration of the most famous attractions of Aswan, such as:

Philae Temple

The Temple of Isis at Philae was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (285–246 BC) in honor of the deities Isis, Osiris, and Horus, central figures in ancient Egyptian mythology. Its beautifully carved walls depict the legendary tale of how Isis resurrected and embalmed Osiris after his death. The site has long been regarded as a sacred place dedicated to the worship of Isis. Originally located on Philae Island, the temple was relocated to Agilkia Island in the 1970s to protect it from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The Nubian Village

The Nubians have preserved their unique language, customs, as well as their colorful architecture and art. Inside Nubian Village, you can visit a traditional Nubian home where you can see how the locals live and interact with them, and you can taste the delicious Nubian cuisine, which is influenced by Egyptian and Sudanese flavors. You can also learn about the crocodile, which is a sacred animal in Nubian culture and a symbol of blessings.

Lunch Meal

You will get back to the Nile Cruise to have lunch on board, then you will continue visiting:

Kitchener Island

Created in the 1890s when Lord Kitchener transformed the island into a botanical garden. it contains many plants and trees from different parts of the world and is a popular attraction. The island can be reached by a felucca, which adds to the beauty of the experience. The island also offers a nice view of the Nile and the West Bank.

Aswan High Dam

The High Dam in Aswan showed the success of the Egyptian revolution in 1952 which made building a dam to manage the water flow of the Nile and generate a lot of electricity a main goal of the Egyptian government at that time. The High Dam was built by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser and transformed the lives of the Egyptians who used to worry about the flooding of the Nile River.

Dinner Meal & Overnight

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board your Nile Cruise.

You will have your breakfast on board before checking out, and then our driver will take you to Aswan Airport to fly to Cairo. When you land in Cairo, you will meet your guide again to continue exploring:

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is the biggest and most advanced museum of ancient Egypt in the world. The museum uses advanced technology, such as interactive screens, virtual reality, and 3D holograms, to make the ancient culture come alive. The museum is more than a place to see the past, but is also a place to explore the history and legacy of Egypt.

Amr Ibn El-As Mosque

The land of Egypt has never seen a mosque older than this one, as it was built in 21 AH by Amr Ibn El-As Mosque who was the leader of the Muslim army that took over Egypt. The People say that the mosque stands where Amr Ibn El-As's tent used to be in Fustat. This ancient Mosque is the oldest in Africa, not only in Cairo, but it was also a place of Islamic education before Al-Azhar Mosque existed.

The Hanging Church

Old Cairo has the beautiful Hanging Church which rests on top of a Roman fort's entrance. The church has exquisite woodwork, Coptic depictions of Jesus and his followers, and amazing sculptures of scenes from the Bible.

Lunch Meal

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo before visiting:

Khan El-Khalili

Emir Djaharks El-Khalili founded Khan El-Khalili market in 1382, one of the largest and most famous bazaars in the Middle East, and it has been an important part of Cairo ever since. The Khan served as a place for political meetings in the Mamluk era (1250–1517), besides being a favorite place for shoppers. Nowadays, Khan El-Khalili is the biggest bazaar in the whole Middle East as it has thousands of stalls that fill its maze-like lanes.

Al-Muizz Street

Al-Muizz L-Din Allah Al-Fatmi Street is a fascinating street in Old Cairo that has many cultural and historical sites such as palaces, tombs, madrasas, and mosques. Al-Aqmar Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Cairo and was built in 1125 CE, and has The Al-Hakim Mosque, which is one of the biggest mosques, was built in the 11th century.

Overnight

Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

You will enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, then spend the rest of the day at your leisure. You may explore the city's vibrant culture, visit historical sites, or relax at the hotel. Feel free to plan activities according to your interests and preferences for an unforgettable experience.  Afterward, unwind and relax with an overnight stay at your comfortable hotel in Cairo.

You will have your delicious breakfast at your hotel and check out. Then our representative will take you to Cairo International Airport to help you with your departure procedures and end your 12-day solo tour in Egypt.