8 Days Jewels Along the Nile Tour for Solo Travelers

After having your breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to explore the mysteries of the pharaohs, starting by visiting:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The ancient Egyptians built magical structures on the Giza plateau, such as the Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, which is a huge sculpture of a lion with a human face, the Valley Temple, and Worker’s Village. These monuments are over 4500 years old and demonstrate the achievements of the ancient civilization. You will be amazed by the Pyramids of Giza, which are the most grandiose of the pyramids which including one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

The Pyramid of Khufu

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the biggest of the three Pyramids of Giza, it was built in 2570 BC. This huge structure is a colossal structure that was made of millions of limestone blocks that weigh about 2.5 tons. The Pyramid of Khufu is one of the Seven Wonders of the World because it has 2,300,000 limestone pieces that form one of the most enormous pyramids in the world.

The Mysterious Sphinx

The Giza plateau includes the Great Sphinx which is one of the most amazing sights in Giza. The Sphinx is a huge limestone statue that was sculpted more than 4,500 years ago next to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt. The Sphinx is 73 meters long and 20 meters high and can be spotted from a long distance. The sphinx is a creature that combines different animals and has had different meanings in Egyptian history.

The Valley Temple

The complex contains the Valley temple where the Ancient Egyptians performed Mummification. The Valley Temple dates back to the Old Kingdom (2686- 2134 BC) of Egypt and is a well-preserved site that demonstrates a lot about how they mummified their bodies. The temple is built with limestone and granite and has rare diorite statues of King Khafre.

Lunch Meal

Your tasty lunch will be served at a restaurant with a Pyramid or Nile view. Then, join your guide to visit:

The Grand Egyptian Museum

You can gaze at the largest and most amazing collection of ancient Egyptian treasures in the world at the Grand Egyptian Museum. These artifacts cover more than 5000 years of great civilization. The museum demonstrates the lasting achievements of the ancient Egyptians in different fields such as art science, daily life, religion, art, and politics.

Overnight

After enjoying your day tour in Giza and Cairo, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. Upon your arrival, we will drive you to your luxury hotel in Luxor to check in for an overnight stay.

You will have your breakfast at your hotel, check out, then you will be picked up from the hotel by your tour guide to witness Luxor's temples across Millennia, such as:

Karnak Temple

Karnak Temple is a vast temple complex dedicated to the god Amun-Re, built between 1550 and 1070 BC in Thebes. and it is still one of the biggest religious sites in the world. Karnak was for one temple and one god, it also had the main area for the god and the areas for other gods, such as Mut and Khonsu. Karnak still teaches scholars a lot about Egyptian religion.

Lunch Meal

Then, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise to check in and have your lunch on board. Then, you will head out at night to visit:

Luxor Temple

Travelers love visiting such a wonderful Luxor Temple as it was built in 1400 BC to witness the great achievements of so many Pharaohs and represent the kingship, as tens of Pharaohs took different parts in the construction such as King Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun, and Alexander the Great who was also crowned in Luxor Temple.

Dinner Meal & Overnight

Enjoy a delicious dinner on board, followed by an overnight stay.

Enjoy your breakfast on board, then join your tour guide to enter a heavenly gateway to the ancient gods and goddesses, starting by visiting:

Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings is an ancient burial site for some of the strongest pharaohs of Egypt, and where the explorer Howard Carter uncovered the grave of King Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Kings is the place of secrets and mummies. The rulers of the New Kingdom (around 1500 BC) chose this site as their final resting place, and that's how the Valley of the Kings came to be.

Hatshepsut Temple

The Temple of Hatshepsut is a special building that was made to remember and honor Queen Hatshepsut (1507 BC - 1458 BC), who was one of the few female pharaohs of ancient Egypt. The temple is also wonderful because it shows how skillful the Egyptian builders were as they made the temple with three levels of terraces that fit with the natural landscape and the cliffs behind it in the 15th century BC.

The Colossi of Memnon

Not only are the Colossi of Memnon well-known for their artistry but also their mysterious sound. As the legend goes, every day at sunrise, one of the statues would make a loud groan or hiss, as if saluting the morning sun. Some thought that this was the voice of Memnon who was the offspring of the goddess Eos while others considered it a signal of heavenly blessing.

Meals & Overnight

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

You will start sailing towards Edfu while having your breakfast on board, and upon your arrival, you will join your tour guide in a horse carriage to start your solo tour along the Nile River:

Edfu Temple

The Ptolemaic kings built Edfu Temple between 237 BC and 57 BC during the Graeco-Roman Period in the sacred soil of the city of Aswan on the western shore of the Nile River. The beautiful temple of Edfu demonstrates the epic war between the sky god “Horus” with his uncle “Set,” the god of the desert. You will enjoy witnessing the culture, beliefs, history, and language of the Hellenistic era on its walls.

Then, you will start sailing toward Kom Ombo and upon your arrival, you will visit the amazing:

Kom Ombo Temple

The Temple of Kom Ombo was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty (180–47 BC) and it is a unique temple because of its double architecture which replicated every feature of two sets of gods. The crocodile god “Sobek” who was associated with fertility and the creation of the world shared the southern half of the temple with “Hathor and Khonsu”.

Meals & Overnight

After witnessing the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have your delicious lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

After having your breakfast on board, you will meet your guide in the morning to enjoy your sixth day by the Nubian waters while visiting:

The Nubian Village

The Nubian Village Aswan is a vibrant and historic place where ancient Nubian culture thrives. The Nubians, one of the world's oldest civilizations, settled near the Nile around 6000 BC. Visitors can experience the warm hospitality of the locals, savor traditional cuisine, explore unique handicrafts, and learn about the cultural significance of crocodiles, regarded as symbols of blessings in Nubian culture.

Philae Temple

The Ptolemaic dynasty constructed the Temple of Philae, which honored the goddesses Isis, Osiris, and Horus. The temple has great significance as it was the final location where the ancient Egyptian faith persisted until 550AD after Christianity arrived. According to legend, Osiris' brother Set murdered him and scattered his body parts across Egypt. Isis gathered his body parts and, with the help of magic, revived him.

Aswan High Dam

The Aswan High Dam was a groundbreaking milestone in Egypt's modernization, enabling the country to harness the power of the Nile by controlling its floods and providing a reliable source of water and electricity.

Lunch Meal

You will be transferred to your Nile Cruise to have your tasty lunch on board, and will continue your cultural tour by exploring:

Aswan Souq

Aswan Market is a unique shopping place in Aswan. It is a paradise for shoppers from all over the world where you can see fruits, spices, vegetables, and handicrafts. You can buy leather, textiles, Nubian clothing and accessories, books, and music. You can also smell the Karkade and many other colorful and fragrant spices and herbs. You can drink tea or smoke Shisha while listening to the Nubian music or Om Kolthoum.

Dinner Meal & Overnight

Dinner is provided on board the Nile cruise, offering a range of traditional Egyptian dishes, and an overnight on board.

You will have your breakfast on board and then check out. After that, we will drive you to Aswan Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon your arrival, your tour guide will be waiting for you to visit:

The Hanging Church

The Hanging Church is one of the most famous attractions in Coptic Cairo. The Hanging Church got its nickname because it stands above the southern gate of the Roman fortress of Babylon, dating back to the 4th century AD, which can still be seen around Coptic Cairo.  The Hanging Church is said to have a crypt where the Holy Family hid during their stay in Egypt.

Al-Azhar Mosque

Al-Azhar Mosque plays a central role in Egypt's religious life and is a significant historical site for Islamic education. Al-Azhar is one of the oldest mosques in Egypt and the Muslim world. It is a landmark of Cairo and one of its most significant sites. The Egyptians have a strong spiritual bond with it, as well as a source of attraction for tourists from all over the world.

Lunch Meal

Your lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then you will continue your solo tour with your tour guide to visit:

Khan El-Khalili

Khan El Khalili is located in the center of Islamic Cairo and dates back to the 1300s AD. This famous Bazaar has everything you need, such as authentic crafts and gifts, as well as delicious street food and cafes. Khan El Khalili is a treasure of Egyptian culture for anyone who comes to Cairo.

Al-Muizz Street

Al-Muizz Street demonstrates a variety of Islamic monuments, including mosques, schools, historical buildings, and palaces that are breathtaking to witness. The street showcases a rich variety of Islamic heritage, running from Bab Zuweila in the south to Bab Al-Futuh in the north. This makes it one of the oldest and longest streets in the country.

Overnight

Then, you will be transferred to your 5-star hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

After having breakfast at your hotel, you will check out. Then, we will arrange for your transportation by a modern vehicle to Cairo International Airport and assist with the final departure formalities to end your solo trip in Egypt.