Egypt Holidays · Style
Egypt is a genuinely excellent solo travel destination – in large part because a private guide changes the experience entirely. Where a solo traveller on a group tour listens to the same script as nineteen other people, a solo traveller with a private Egyptologist can ask exactly what they want, linger where they're interested and skip what they're not. Our solo Egypt holidays include private guiding throughout, no single supplement on selected departure dates (we match solo travellers to small-group cruise vessels to remove the cabin surcharge), and a pre-trip briefing with one of our Cairo team to calibrate the holiday to your pace and interests.
46 matching holidays
The hallmarks
Egypt is a genuinely excellent solo travel destination – in large part because a private guide changes the experience entirely. Where a solo traveller on a group tour listens to the same script as nineteen other people, a solo traveller with a private Egyptologist can ask exactly what they want, linger where they're interested, and skip what they're not. Picture standing alone in the morning at the entrance to Karnak with just your guide, the call to prayer drifting across the East Bank.
Our solo Egypt holidays include private guiding throughout, no single supplement on selected departure dates (we match solo travellers to dahabiya cabins where the supplement waiver applies), and a pre-trip call with one of our Cairo team to calibrate the pace and interests to your travel style. Solo female travellers get a separate briefing on dress code and where the guide presence helps most. Solo Egypt holidays start around £1,300 per person for 7 days at 4-star – or £1,075 on no-supplement dates, same as the per-person twin-share price.
How to choose
Three pillars decide the shape of a solo Egypt holiday. The single supplement is the question we hear most.
No-supplement dahabiya departures are our best-value solo option – we match you to a 6-cabin dahabiya cabin where the supplement is waived (May–June, September–October, late November, February to mid-March). On other dates the supplement runs 20–40% on top of the per-person price; we always disclose the figure upfront in the quote and offer the next no-supplement date as an alternative.
Fully private throughout – your own Egyptologist with you at every temple, every transfer, every meal you'd like. Group + private hybrid – your own guide on the temple days, joining a small-group Nile cruise (6 to 8 other guests) for the social cruise segment. The second is what most of our solo female clients choose for the cruise leg.
Solo female: modest dress at religious sites is required, not optional; a lightweight scarf handles head-covering at the mosques in Khan el-Khalili. Tourist areas are safe and well-policed; vendor attention is heavier in bazaars where the guide presence helps. Solo male: vendor attention at the Pyramids is the main friction; the guide manages it. We brief each solo client individually before departure.
BudgetCairo
This 15-day itinerary links Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, a Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor, Luxor and Hurghada, finishing in Cairo. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange all transfers, domestic flights and Egyptologist-led sightseeing. We do not run large coach-group itineraries; transfers and excursions are by private air-conditioned car with local guides. Unlike short packaged cruises, this trip includes full calls at Kom Ombo and Edfu and time on both Luxor East Bank and West Bank, plus two full days at the Red Sea for snorkeling and a desert quad safari.
MidAswan
A 9-day, land-based tour that visits Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor with private Egyptologists and a combination of domestic flights and a first-class train. We arrange all airport meet-and-assist, modern private transfers and guides for the major sites named in the itinerary. Unlike large coach programmes, every major visit is private and paced to avoid peak crowds whenever possible. We do not run fixed-seat group buses; instead you travel in air-conditioned cars with your Egyptologist. Entrance fees for the listed monuments are included, while pyramid interiors and premium tombs are excluded unless requested.
Nile (cruise route)
Sail the Nile aboard the Adelaide Dahabiya for seven days, cruising at a slower, sail-influenced pace that prioritises time ashore. This is a small-boat alternative to four-night motor-ship cruises; the slower schedule lets you visit quieter riverbanks and villages. We arrange private Egyptologists and short road transfers rather than large coach movements. Expect smaller cabins and fewer onboard facilities than a large river cruise ship, and variable sail timings when wind conditions change. We operate Adelaide Dahabiya as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and provide local crew, fuel-powered backup, and all on-shore logistics.
BudgetNile (cruise route)
Hadeel Dahabiya is an intimate sail-powered dahabiya with lateen sails and under a dozen cabins, ideal for slow-paced Nile passages. We hand-picked this dahabiya for travellers who prefer personalised service, chef-prepared meals and access to shallower reaches larger motor cruisers cannot visit. The vessel's shore excursion programme includes Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu (Temple of Horus), Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings, with stops at Gebel Silsila and El Kab when conditions permit. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan.
Nile (cruise route)
Minya Dahabiya is a seven-day Nile dahabiya cruise offering slow sailing, village moorings and extended daylight ashore. We operate small dahabiyas and do not run group bus tours; that keeps mornings and landings flexible. Unlike larger Nile cruise ships, this itinerary prioritises sailing time and evenings at village quays rather than fixed port turnarounds. Standard site entrance fees are included; pyramid interiors and premium tombs are extra and not included unless requested. Expect simpler cabins, occasional river noise and fewer onboard facilities during sail days. Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
BudgetNile (cruise route)
Nour El Nil Dahabiya is a 5-star traditional dahabiya offering intimate sailing on the Nile, with full board and an on-board shore excursion programme. Cabins are graded Standard, Deluxe and Suite, each with en-suite bathrooms and Nile-facing windows or balconies where the layout allows. The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, and alternates sailing days with excursions to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Unlike larger motor ships, a dahabiya offers fewer cabins, quieter sailing and more daylight time on deck for shore visits.
MidCairo
This six-day tour combines Cairo sightseeing with a three-night Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor. It includes visits to the Giza pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Aswan’s major monuments, temples along the Nile, and Luxor’s East and West Bank sites. The itinerary also includes domestic flights between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
BudgetAswan
A guided 8-day holiday combining three nights in Cairo with a four-night Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange domestic flights, private transfers and an Egyptologist throughout. Sightseeing follows a paced rhythm: Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Luxor East and West Bank temples, sailing stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and a scheduled visit to Abu Simbel from Aswan. We arrange hotel check-in nights in Cairo and full-board cruise accommodation, so you move between land and river sections without carrying luggage long distances.
BudgetCairo
Discover the very best of Egypt on this 4-day private guided tour. Starting in Cairo, the itinerary combines Cairo — with all domestic flights, private Egyptologist guide and handpicked accommodation included in every tier from Comfort to Luxury.
BudgetNile (cruise route)
Kontiki Nile Cruise is a five-star Nile river vessel, offering cabins with Nile views, a sun deck and a lounge bar. The vessel typically sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, with an organised shore-excursion programme visiting Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Valley of the Kings. Cabins are graded Standard, Deluxe and Suite, and pricing is per person sharing with a single-supplement policy for sole occupancy. Unlike fast one-way transfers, the Kontiki gives time on board to relax between visits, and we carefully select this vessel for its balanced schedule and facilities.
MidAswan
A 4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise built around the 2 August 2027 total solar eclipse. Eclipse from the sun deck on disembarkation day, then transfer to Luxor airport.
Alexandria
Four nights in Cairo with two full days of guided sightseeing to Khufu, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel and Khan El-Khalili. We assign a Cairo‑based Egyptologist and a private car; we do not run coach-style group tours. We include private airport transfers and timed-entry at the Egyptian Museum. Khufu pyramid interior entry and premium tombs (Tutankhamun/Seti I) are not included unless requested. Expect early starts, busy peak hours and walking on uneven ancient stone at Giza. Optional extras such as a felucca at sunset or a tailored departure transfer can be added.
MidCairo
Discover the very best of Egypt on this 7-day private guided tour. Starting in Luxor, the itinerary combines Luxor, Cairo, Nile and Aswan — with all domestic flights, private Egyptologist guide and handpicked accommodation included in every tier from Comfort to Luxury.
PremiumCairo
Two nights Cairo, two nights Luxor, eclipse on Day 3. The short fly-in shape for travellers who can't take eleven days off.
Cairo
BudgetCairo
This 6-day Cairo and Alexandria holiday combines Cairo’s pharaonic and medieval sites with a full-day visit to Alexandria. You travel with an expert Egyptologist and private air-conditioned transfers. Highlights include the Giza Pyramids Complex and Great Sphinx, the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Saqqara’s Step Pyramid and a day in Alexandria to see Qaitbay Citadel and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. We run departures daily and use private vehicles rather than coach-style group transfers, which gives flexibility on pickup times and pacing. Entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included; international flights, the Egypt entry visa and tipping are not included in the price.
Cairo
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation in Fustat, Cairo, for a chronological overview of Egypt from prehistory to the modern era. The museum includes the Royal Mummies Hall (mummies transferred in 2021) and specialist galleries covering archaeology, Coptic, Islamic and contemporary collections. We schedule private, timed visits with one of our Egyptologists; unlike mass tours, we avoid the museum’s peak rotation times. Allow 2–3 hours for a focused visit; mornings reduce the likelihood of encountering school groups. Standard entrance fees are included; private transfers, gratuities and special access are extra. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and issue timed tickets on your behalf.
BudgetLuxor
A Sara sails the Nile between Aswan and Luxor, calling at Kom Ombo, Edfu, the Valley of the Kings and Luxor's East Bank. Choose the Aswan-to-Luxor, four-day option that departs every Wednesday, or the five-day Luxor-to-Aswan option that departs every Saturday with an optional Abu Simbel extension. Days combine temple visits with short daytime sailings, so you spend more time ashore at Edfu and Kom Ombo than on many tightly timed itineraries. Evenings are spent on deck with river views and relaxed dining. We arrange the Abu Simbel excursion by coach or scheduled flight if you add it when you book.
Giza
Discover Cairo’s most iconic treasures in one day. Visit the Giza Plateau to admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Sphinx, then explo
Cairo
A three-day private Cairo itinerary visiting the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo with private transport and an English-speaking Egyptologist. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we don't run group-bus tours; all site visits and transfers are private. Day one focuses on the Giza Plateau (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) with a sunrise or early-morning option to avoid crowds. Day two covers the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir area; day three visits Coptic and Islamic Cairo including the Citadel and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Unlike cruise-ship day trips, two nights in Cairo let you schedule Giza at dawn and a calmer afternoon for the Museum. Standard site fees are included; the Khufu pyramid interior, premium tombs (Tutankhamun/Seti I) and gratuities are excluded. Expect early starts, busy sites and limited shade at Giza; modest dress is required for mosques.
Alexandria
The Graeco-Roman Museum in Alexandria exhibits mosaics, statues and domestic artefacts from the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. Allow 45–60 minutes for a focused visit. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we arrange timed tickets and private guided visits with our Alexandria Egyptologists. We don't treat this as a rushed stop; our visits prioritise the key Kom el-Dikka mosaics and epigraphic panels. Unlike the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the collection concentrates on provincial Alexandria and urban Roman life. Small galleries and limited seating mean this site suits a concentrated visit; we commonly combine it with the Bibliotheca Alexandrina or Kom el-Dikka excavations.
Cairo
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) in one full day with a private Egyptologist and private transfers. Standard museum entrance fees are included; premium or temporary exhibition surcharges are extra. Unlike coach-based museum runs, we operate this as a private visit so you have time with key displays and the Royal Mummies Gallery at NMEC. Our Egyptologists explain provenance, conservation and display context, and we arrange the car, driver and a relaxed lunch stop in central Cairo. Trade-offs: the Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) can be crowded and has older cases and queues during peak hours. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Abu Simbel
We arrange an early return-flight day tour from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel. Your private transfer collects you from hotels or Nile cruise berths in Aswa
BudgetNile (cruise route)
Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise offers full board, Nile-view cabins and guided shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan. Enquire now.
Luxor
Steigenberger Resort Achti Luxor is a centrally located Luxor hotel we use as a stable base for multi-day East and West Bank sightseeing. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange room reservations, airport and local transfers, and private Egyptologists for visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the West Bank necropolis. We prefer land-based hotels for longer stays because they avoid daily packing and provide a consistent overnight address, unlike short Nile-cruise nights that move every day. Expect early starts for Valley of the Kings visits, possible town traffic at peak hours, and the usual hot, dry afternoons in summer.
Luxor
Pyramisa Isis Luxor sits on Luxor's Corniche with Nile-facing rooms and straightforward access to Luxor Temple. We pair the hotel with one of our Egyptologists for private, half-day guided visits; unlike cruise-ship shore calls, this keeps start times flexible. Rooms with Nile views are popular for morning light but can be busier in high season. Daytime heat can be intense between April and October; we recommend early-morning visits and a late-afternoon rest. We arrange private transfers, guided excursions, and room requests on your behalf as a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Luxor
Sonesta St. George sits on Luxor’s Nile Corniche on the East Bank, a short drive from Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange private transfers, Egyptologist-guided pickups and timed-entry tickets where available. Distinctive POV: we do not run large coach arrivals; private transfers reduce waiting and help with early starts. Compared with cruise-based stays, staying on the East Bank cuts crossing time to West Bank sites in the morning. Trade-offs: Corniche traffic can be audible in road-side rooms and riverside rooms face more sun in mid-afternoon.
Sharm El Sheikh
Cleopatra Luxury Sharm El Sheikh is a hotel in Sharm El Sheikh offering beach and pool facilities. We book this hotel on request and arrange private airport transfers and local assistance from our Sharm team. We don't sell group-bus arrival transfers for this property; we use private cars so arrival times match flights and dive bookings. Unlike remote Red Sea resorts, this hotel places guests within easy reach of shops, dive centres and evening restaurants. Some rooms face the street and can be noisy after 22:00; beachfront rooms are limited and often carry a supplement. Temperatures in summer often exceed 35°C; we recommend morning snorkeling and early transfers to avoid heat.
Luxor
The Sofitel Winter Palace in Luxor is a historic Nile-front hotel opened in 1907 and set within walled gardens. Its location on the corniche places Luxor Temple a short walk away, with Karnak Temple reachable by a brief transfer. We prefer the Winter Palace when clients want a town-centre base with formal gardens and direct access to shops and museums, rather than a river-cruise cabin. Rooms in the original Palace wing retain period proportions; some have lower ceilings and smaller bathrooms, so consider a garden- or Nile-view room for a more modern layout. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange private transfers, room requests and early museum access.
Sharm El Sheikh
Jaz NEO Naama Bay is a hotel in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, suited to short coastal stays and as a base for Naama Bay diving departures. Naama Bay restaurants, cafés and dive operators are a short walk from the hotel. We use Jaz NEO for brief stopovers rather than extended resort weeks; unlike larger Red Sea resorts, its facilities are compact and location-focused. Trade-offs include fewer onsite leisure facilities and possible evening promenade noise. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and can arrange private transfers and diving bookings on request.
Cairo
Radisson Blu in Cairo provides international-standard rooms and practical services; we book it often for arrival and departure nights. We prefer Radisson Blu when clients need predictable logistics: unlike small boutique hotels, its straightforward reception and transport options reduce risk on late or early flights. We arrange airport transfers, early check-in requests where possible, and private cars for onward Cairo sightseeing. Trade-offs: this is a business-style hotel rather than a heritage property, and you should expect standard city traffic noise rather than a quiet garden setting. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and manages local arrangements and billing.
Cairo
One-night hotel stay at Jewel Sport City in Cairo arranged by our licensed Egyptian tour operator. We position this property as a practical overnight for airport connections and early departures rather than a central sightseeing base. Unlike central Cairo hotels, it suits short stops and early flights. We arrange private transfers and meet-and-greet on request. Rooms are straightforward and functional; do expect practical amenities rather than boutique design or extensive leisure facilities. Our drivers can collect or drop you at agreed times, and B&B or room-only options are available depending on your preference.
Cairo
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel is a bed-and-breakfast hotel in Giza, about 3.5 km (12-minute drive) from the Giza Plateau. We use this hotel for short Giza transfers and early starts to Khufu; unlike inner‑Cairo hotels, it typically reduces morning drive time to the plateau. Breakfast is included and we arrange airport transfers and pyramid-site excursions through our team. Selected rooms have views of the Giza Plateau; those rooms must be requested at booking as availability is limited. Peak-traffic transfers can add 20–40 minutes. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and will confirm room category and transfer times when you book.
Cairo
AZAL Pyramids Hotel is a Giza property we arrange for travellers visiting the Giza Plateau. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and our Cairo team handles on-the-ground logistics. We prefer to schedule Pyramid visits early in the morning from Giza hotels to avoid afternoon traffic; we do not run large coach groups from here. Rooms are straightforward and some offer rooftop sightlines toward Khufu and the Sphinx; rooftop exposure and street noise vary. Unlike downtown Cairo hotels, a Giza base shortens transfers to the Giza Plateau. We can add private transfers and guided visits on request.
Giza
Pyramids Park Hotel sits on the western edge of the Giza Plateau with views of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange private transfers, Pyramid-view rooms and early-access starts to the Giza Plateau to avoid midday heat. We do not run coach-group check-ins; most guests take our private car at dawn for an uninterrupted visit. Unlike hotels in central Cairo, staying here saves a cross-city taxi ride when visiting the Pyramids. Honest trade-offs: traffic and security vehicle movement can be audible at night, and Pyramid-view rooms are limited – book early.
Giza
Kemet Pyramids View Hotel sits within easy reach of the Giza Plateau and offers rooftop views of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure. We favour this hotel for short stays when proximity to the Pyramids matters more than extensive resort facilities. Unlike larger five-star Pyramid hotels, Kemet is compact; Pyramid-view rooms are limited and usually charged at a supplement. Expect modest room sizes, occasional street noise and a busy rooftop at sunset. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange private transfers, Pyramid-view room requests and early check-in where possible.
Aswan
Basma Executive Club Hotel is a straightforward city hotel in Aswan; we arrange stays here for travellers passing through the region. We use this property as a practical overnight option rather than a Nile cruise cabin. Unlike cabins on a felucca or cruise boat, hotel rooms offer conventional beds and flexible check-in times. Expect basic, functional facilities compared with larger riverside hotels; ask us for current pool, dining and Wi‑Fi details. We can add private transfers and a local Egyptologist for your onward visits to Philae Temple or to join the road transfer to Abu Simbel.
Alexandria
Helnan Mamoura is a seafront hotel on Alexandria's Corniche offering a quiet Mediterranean base for short stays and conference use. We favour it for single-night stopovers because it places guests on the Corniche at sunset without central traffic. Montazah Royal Gardens and Montazah Palace lie a short drive away; Qaitbay Citadel is reachable by Corniche drive. Corniche rush-hour can add to transfer times and some rooms face the road rather than the sea. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator, we arrange room reservations, private cars and half-day tours from Helnan Mamoura.
Cairo
Private, door-to-door transfers between Sharm El Sheikh hotels and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, with meet-and-greet and fixed prices. Typical transfer time is 20–30 minutes depending on hotel location and traffic. We use private sedans and MPVs and do not operate large shared shuttle buses. Our drivers monitor flight status, wait if your flight is delayed, and meet you in the hotel lobby with a name-board. Unlike shared shuttle services, you travel directly to the terminal without extra stops. Allow extra time for airport security and peak-hour traffic; gratuities and oversized-luggage handling are extra. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator.
Sharm El Sheikh
We provide private and shared transfers between Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) and all Sharm hotels. Typical transfer times are 15–40 minutes, depending on hotel location and local traffic. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and operate private cars as our standard; shared shuttles are available on request but are less convenient for guests arriving late. Your driver meets you at arrivals holding a name-board, assists with luggage and drives in an air-conditioned vehicle. We monitor flight times for delays and update pickup accordingly. Passport-control queues after busy flights can add 30–60 minutes to your door-to-door time.
Cairo
Cairo
Safir Hotel Cairo is a centrally located hotel in Cairo, suitable for short stays and transit nights. We book Safir primarily for guests who need straightforward rooms and reliable group logistics; we do not promote it as a boutique or luxury option. Unlike hotels in Zamalek, Safir often provides easier coach parking and simpler group check-in processes. Trade-offs include fewer on-site leisure facilities than higher-tier Cairo hotels and some dated room decor; service can be slower at peak times. As a licensed Egyptian tour operator we arrange the reservation, private transfers and early check-in on request.
Aswan
This private half-day (approx. 3–4 hours) tour visits the Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk with one of our Egyptologists. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange private transfer from Aswan hotels or the Nile port. We don't run large coach groups; using a private car lets you set the pace and avoid fixed coach timetables common on cruise-ship excursions. Expect a clear contrast: the High Dam is 20th-century concrete engineering, while the Unfinished Obelisk shows ancient stone-working in situ. Trade-offs: the dam area has limited shade at midday and the quarry requires walking on uneven rock and steps.
Cairo
Cairo
Aswan
A scheduled domestic flight from Aswan International (ASW) to Cairo International (CAI); airborne time is typically about 1 hour 30 minutes. We book scheduled seats and arrange private transfers at both ends; we prefer scheduled flights for reliability and luggage handling and do not recommend squeezing multiple internal flights into one afternoon. Expect standard domestic check-in times and possible short delays; we confirm exact departure times and baggage allowances at booking. We operate this as a licensed Egyptian tour operator and manage all local transfers so you travel on the ground with the same driver and vehicle where possible.
Practical questions
Yes – particularly with a private guide. The mainstream tourist circuit is safe and well-policed. Solo female travellers: modest dress (covered shoulders and knees at religious sites) reduces unwanted attention; we brief solo female clients individually. Solo male travellers encounter persistent vendor attention near the Pyramids and in bazaars, which a guide manages efficiently. In both cases, having an in-country contact number and being met at the airport removes the most common friction points.
On private land holidays, hotels charge a single supplement (typically 20–40% on top of the per-person price). On Nile cruise ships, we can match solo travellers to cabin-share options on selected vessels to eliminate the supplement. We always disclose the single supplement figure upfront in the quote and offer alternatives where available.
Solo Egypt holidays start around £1,300 per person for 7 days at 4-star, including the standard single supplement. On selected departure dates we waive the supplement entirely (cabin-share on the cruise + designated solo-friendly hotel rates) which brings 7-day solo holidays to around £1,075 – same as the per-person twin-share price. The team flags the no-supplement dates upfront; if none align with your window, we honestly compare the supplement cost to small-group alternatives.
Yes, with caveats worth knowing in advance. Modest dress (covered shoulders and knees at religious sites, lightweight scarf for the Coptic churches) significantly reduces unwanted attention. Tourist areas (Cairo Pyramids, Luxor temples, Nile cruise) are well-policed and the in-country team meets you at every transfer. Bazaar areas (Khan el-Khalili) and Cairo street life are where solo female clients most often appreciate the guide presence. Many of our most enthusiastic solo female reviews come from second-trip clients who specifically chose Egypt over alternatives.
We typically suggest 9–10 days for a first solo holiday: 2 nights Cairo (Pyramids, GEM) → fly to Luxor → 2 nights Luxor (East Bank, West Bank) → 4-night Nile cruise → 2 nights Aswan + Abu Simbel. The dahabiya (6–12 guests) is the secret weapon for solo cruise experience – small-group dynamics, automatic dinner companions, no cabin solitude. We can match solo travellers to specific dahabiya departures with high solo-traveller ratios.
From the Cairo desk
Every Egypt holiday we sell is tailor-made – your dates, your party, your pace. Send a short brief or talk to the Cairo desk direct. Replies inside one working day.
– Suhaila & the Cairo team · 38 years · 6 offices · IATA #90255546
