Solo-Ish Egypt
Egypt
Loading...
SAVE up to 10%*
Availability
Valid for select departures 23 Dec 2024 - 30 June 2025
What's included
9-day G Adventures Solo-ish Egypt Travel solo but never alone on this nine-day Egyptian adventure where new friendships await and ancient history comes alive.
Cairo Street Food Walking Experience Learn more about Egyptian cuisine as you wander the bustling streets and taste street food from fava beans to falafel sandwiches.
Stand in awe before the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx Learn more about the structures from your CEO and certified Egyptologist and feel as if you've stepped back in time.
Wander the wonders of the Nile Drift along the Nile on a traditional felucca.
7 nights in a hotel, 1 night on an overnight train.
8 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 3 dinners.
Itinerary
-
Day 1 Dinner Party in Cairo. Welcome to Egypt Arrive by 2:00 pm for your included arrival transfer from the airport. Then join your CEO and group for this evening's adventure. After your welcome moment, head to downtown Cairo for a walking food tour with stops at local favourite establishments. Learn more about Egyptian cuisine as you wander the bustling streets and taste street food from fava beans to falafel sandwiches. Witness first-hand how food has the power to bond strangers together and enjoy yourself during this G unique family-style dinner. Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Dinner Party Cairo Street Food Walking Experience Meals included: Dinner.
-
Day 2 We Day in Cairo. Wake early to beat the heat and enjoy a visit to the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. We've all "seen" the pyramids, but your first glimpse will always take your breath away. Learn more about the structures from your CEO and certified Egyptologist and feel as if you've stepped back in time. Then head to a cultural farming project outside the city that boasts a female-led community kitchen. Attend a bread making demonstration before having lunch here with the women of the project to hear how their work is preserving their traditions, culture, and ways of life, while allowing them to independently support their families. Afterwards, pass through the barren desert and fertile farmlands to Sakkara, the site of the county's first pyramids. Spend the rest of the evening on your own back at the hotel. Exclusive Inclusions: We Day The Great Pyramids of Giza & A Female-led Community Kitchen. Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.
-
Day 3 G Day in Cairo and overnight train to Aswan. Prepare to experience what G Adventures does best and enjoy an adventurous day in Cairo with a surprise G twist occurring somewhere along the way. Spend the morning at the Egyptian Museum, which houses over 10,000 pieces from every period of Egyptian history, making it a fantastic place to learn about the country. From priceless artifacts to mesmerizing mummies, there are millennia of Egyptian heritage on display. Travel onward to The Hanging Church, also known as Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, and one of Egypt's oldest churches. Break up the day with lunch at a local spot in Khan el-Khalili, a famous bazaar and souk in the historic centre of Cairo. Visit two mosques after lunch that are very cherished and of great historical significance to the Muslim community. As you observe the allure of these places for yourself, know you are experiencing the true essence of old Cairo. Be on the lookout for today's surprise The evening will be spent aboard an overnight train to Aswan. Exclusive Inclusions: G Day Cairo's Ancient History Through Religion & Culture. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
-
Day 4 Aswan. As one of the important destinations in Egypt and the premier location at the far southern end of the country where the Nile widens and the Sahara Desert meets its flowing water. For thousands of years it has been a crucial trade route between Egypt and Africa and today it offers a fusion of cultures, landscapes, and some striking architecture. After arriving on the overnight train, the group will travel to the beautiful Philae Temple. Sail across the Nile to the island of Agilkia to explore this temple complex. Sail back to the mainland and have free time for lunch back at the hotel before reconvening for a short walk to the boat launch point. Cross to one of the many Nile islands and visit a Nubian village. Walk around the small community, then enjoy a traditional dinner at a local family in their home. Exclusive Inclusions: Your Local Living Moment Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal. Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner.
-
Day 5 Me Day in Aswan. It's time for a day that belongs to you The choice really is all yours. You can join your CEO for a visit to Abu Simbel, one of the most fascinating sights in the area, or you can spend the morning enjoying your own company. The remainder of the day is free to do as you choose. Perhaps, join a half-day tour to an unfinished obelisk and gain insights into Egypt's rich history of monumental construction.Either way, take the itinerary into your own hands and spend some time exploring the area on your own. Exclusive Inclusions: Me Day Aswan Me Day. Meals included: Breakfast.
-
Day 6 Aswan to Luxor. Travel by traditional felucca today along the Nile to Aswan Bridge, where you'll disembark as a group and transfer to Kom Umbo. Visit this temple right on the banks of the river that is dedicated to the crocodile god before continuing on towards Luxor, the incredible city on the East Bank. Enjoy dinner at a local market restaurant in the city before an evening to yourself; the perfect way to unwind. Meals included: Breakfast.
-
Day 7 Luxor. Prepare for a day of visits to the most impressive sites in Luxor. Begin with the famed Valley of the Kings on a guided tour descending down the narrow corridors to check out the tombs of the pharaohs. Then it's onward to The Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops and learn more about how her family members attempted to wipe her memory from history. Finish off the guided visits at the massive 18m (59ft)-high Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of this once magnificent ancient temple. Lunch will be had with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile with views over the water. After the meal the group will stop at an Alabaster Factory together to learn more about this type of stone and what it means to Egyptians both ancient and today. The remainder of the late afternoon and evening will be spent at your leisure. Exclusive Inclusions: Your Local Living Moment Lunch with a Local Family. Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch.
-
Day 8 Luxor. Sail by ferry back to the West Bank this morning to meet your student guide. Then, set off on two wheels and pedal through the local village where the group will visit and learn about the Funtasia Project and how it's benefitting the local community over tea. Round out the day with a stop at Karnak Temple to learn about ancient religious life in Egypt. Then, have a free afternoon all to yourself to explore the bustling bazaar in Luxor at your leisure. Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Funtasia Project Visit. Meals included: Breakfast.
-
Day 9 Luxor. You arrived a solo traveller and are leaving with many new friends. Say goodbye to your fellow Solo-ish travellers and depart at any time. Meals included: Breakfast.
- The following product terms and conditions apply in addition to our Booking Terms and Conditions (available on our website) and terms and conditions of the relevant travel service provider.
- Prices quoted valid for sale until 31 January 2025 for travel during the period specified (if applicable) unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
- All prices are per person (unless otherwise stated), subject to availability and may be withdrawn or varied without notice. Accommodation (if included) is based on twin share unless otherwise stated.
- Advertised price includes bonus nights and/or stated saving (if applicable).
- Advertised Price is based on the lowest room category, unless specified. A search for availability will return the supplier�s current live price on the lowest room category available on your search date. Should the lowest room not be available, the next room type will return. This may be different from the Advertised Price if it has been varied by the supplier since being advertised by Flight Centre.
- Advertised Price is based on the lowest available airfare. A search for availability will return the supplier�s current live price on the lowest fare available on your search date. This may be different from the Advertised Price if it has been varied by the supplier since being advertised by Flight Centre.
- Flexible Terms & Conditions: Applies to selected products only & excludes instant purchase & non-refundable products. Please ask your consultant for details at time of booking. A refundable deposit of $55 per person is required to secure your booking. Final payment is due 30 days prior to travel, unless travelling within 30 days of booking. Changes & cancellations made xx days or more prior to travel will not incur fees. Changes are subject to availability & may incur additional costs due to changes in seasonality, pricing & applicable surcharges. Any additional cost associated with changing will remain the responsibility of the customer. Original booking may contain bonus inclusions which are no longer available. In this instance, you will be offered a credit of your payment less any applicable supplier fees. In the instance that flights are added, the booking becomes non-refundable & change fees will apply. Changes & cancellations made within the applicable cancellation period will be subject to Flight Centre's Change & Cancellation policy which can be found at www.flightcentre.com.au.In the event there is any inconsistency between these terms and conditions and our booking terms and conditions https://www.flightcentre.com.au/booking-terms-condition, these terms and conditions will apply.
- Prices quoted are based on cheapest available at time of advertising and may be higher depending on date of purchase and date of travel. Please enquire for further details..
- Additional supplier conditions and travel restrictions may apply.
- Please enquire for further details.
- Airfare (including internal flights) is not included unless otherwise stated and, if included, is economy class unless otherwise stated.
- Components of the total price including local payments, "resort fees", "national park fees", "trip kitties" and food funds (if applicable) may be payable direct to the supplier on arrival or to your travel consultant prior to your departure. Where applicable, these payments are included in the total price quoted.
- Gratuities are not included unless otherwise stated.
- Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes, levies and government charges current at the time of publication.
- Additional levies, government charges & other applicable fees, including additional taxes, surcharges and visa fees specific to your departure date or flight routing, may apply and are beyond our control.
- Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
- Prices shown are for payments made by cash in store or by BPAY.
- Payments made in store by credit card will incur a surcharge (see Booking Terms and Conditions for further details).
- We receive payment from third party travel service providers when you use us to book travel and travel-related products and services with them on your behalf.
- Our liability to you is limited in certain situations, and we may charge you a cancellation fee(s) in certain circumstances. See our booking terms and conditions for further details.
- We may provide your personal information to third parties, including travel service providers with whom you make a booking. See our privacy policy for further details.
Tell us about your travel plans
Loading...
Why choose Flight Centre?
Not only do we have an incredible, worldwide team with decades of experience and a genuine passion for travel, we also have the widest choice of travel options covering tours, cruises, holiday packages and more. Flight Centre gives you free holiday planning and personalised service, Interest Free* Holiday Finance so you can book now, pay later, and 24/7 worldwide customer care on 133 133.