Discover the highlights of Egypt in this 4-day solo budget tour. Explore the key attractions of the famous cities of Egypt, Cairo, and Luxor. Explore in your 4-day solo budget trip to Egypt the Great Pyramids of Giza and the first pyramid in the history of King Djoser at Saqqara. Then board your seated train to Luxor to explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the majestic Temple of Luxor on the east bank of Luxor. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon on the west bank of Luxor.
Take your seated train from Luxor back to Cairo for the rest of your 4-day solo budget itinerary. Discover the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum, the impressive Citadel of Saladin, and the largest bazaar in the Middle East of Khan El-Khalili.
Trip's itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Egypt
Arrival at Cairo airport. Meet and assist by our representative who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.
Day 2: Great Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara
Your actual solo budget holiday 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 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 to Giza Railway to board your seated train to Luxor.
Day 3: Luxor Highlights
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet with your guide to commence your tour to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch at a local restaurant, then to the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.
Transfer to Luxor railway to board your seated train back to Cairo.
Day 4: Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili
Today, you are exploring 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 two floors of the museum. Eye-catching objects such as the golden treasure of Tutankhamen, the silver treasure of Psusennes I, the diorite statue of Khafre, and several other pieces are on view.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the Citadel.
You finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan el Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next solo budget adventure in Egypt.
