Overview
Tour Description
The same classic route as our other 8-day solo trip, sailing the other way: fly to Luxor, cruise four nights south to Aswan, and finish with a day in Islamic and Coptic Cairo.
Highlights
- Pyramids sound and light show
- the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple and the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
- Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae
- Old Cairo, the royal mummies and Khan el-Khalili
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo and the sound and light show
We meet you inside Cairo airport and drive you to your 5-star hotel. In the evening you watch the sound and light show at the pyramids, followed by dinner.
Meals: Dinner. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 2: The pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Your Egyptologist takes you to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, with a short camel ride on the plateau. After lunch you visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and the full Tutankhamun collection.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Day 3: Fly to Luxor, Karnak and Luxor Temple
You fly to Luxor, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple, and board your 5-star cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 4: The West Bank
You visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then the boat sails south.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo
Day 6: Aswan
You visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, the temple of Isis moved by UNESCO to Agilkia Island.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Overnight: Nile cruise.
Day 7: Fly to Cairo, the Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
You fly back to Cairo. Your guide takes you to the Citadel of Salah el-Din and the Alabaster Mosque, the Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and you end the day in Khan el-Khalili and on Al-Muizz Street.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch. Overnight: 5-star hotel, Cairo.
Final day: Departure
After breakfast your driver takes you to Cairo airport and our team helps you check in.
Meals: Breakfast.
Included and Excluded
- Meet and assist at all airports
- 3 nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel with breakfast
- 4 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise
- Flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Pyramids sound and light show
- Egyptologist guides
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to the sites listed
- Meals as listed
- Taxes and service charges
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Drinks
- Optional tours
- Tips
Prices:
What will it cost you?
Prices per person change with the season and how many of you travel. Set yours and see the real number — no email needed.
Note:
Why Experience the Nile with kingtut.tours?
Elite 5-Star Nile Cruise Experience: Sail the historic Nile River aboard a handpicked premium cruise ship, offering luxury amenities, exceptional service, and private cabins tailored for your comfort.
Uncompromising 24/7 Safety: Enjoy absolute peace of mind. Our dedicated local coordinators and professional private drivers ensure secure, elite transportation at every single step of your solo journey.
Expert Private Egyptologists: Discover the secrets of the pharaohs with highly knowledgeable private guides who lead your tours in Cairo and at every historic river stop.
Flawless Multi-City Travel: Move effortlessly across Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor with pre-arranged domestic flight tickets and continuous premium private luxury transfers.
Tour Attractions
FAQs
How much does this solo tour cost?
From $2,100 for one traveler. The price covers everything in the includes list.
Is Egypt safe for solo travelers?
The main tourist areas are well policed and busy with visitors. On this tour you are never left to work things out alone: we meet you at the airport, a driver and guide are with you on every sightseeing day, and our team is on WhatsApp around the clock.
Will I share a cabin?
No. You have your own cabin and your own hotel room.
Is Egypt safe for solo women?
Many women travel alone in Egypt. Modest dress and a private guide and driver make it easier.
How much do solo tours cost?
From $370 for one traveler.
