14 Days Solo Woman Journey to Egypt

In the evening, your tour guide will come again to pick you up to head on a remarkable adventure towards Giza where you are going to attend:

The Sound & Light Show is the most interesting show to attend on the first day of your arrival and through that show, you will collect lots of interesting facts regarding ancient Egyptian life and how the ancients managed to establish all of their fabulous attractions all around Egypt. Listen to the stories that will be narrated by the Sphinx and enjoy your delicious dinner meal at a local restaurant after the show.

After finishing your dinner, you will be transferred to your hotel to spend a lovely night in front of a really fanciful view.

Enjoy a tour to the majestic Pyramid of Khufu, which is located in the Giza Pyramids Complex. It is considered all over the world to be the last remaining wonder of the ancient world because of its great size and the amount of effort & time it take to be built, there are also two other pyramids in the complex that belongs to the son and the grandson of king Khufu and those are the most famous attractions ever in Giza and all over the universe.

The celestial and mythical creatures of the golden Giza pyramid of Khufu were made to become the immortal resting place, which was completed in 2570 BC to stand as a magical final resting place for Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) that leads to the heavens. It holds the magical king's chamber, which is a majestic architectural model made to perfection. The Pyramid is made of 2.3 million limestone blocks, which reach a height of 138.5 meters (454.4 ft). 

Another famous attraction that you are going to find in the complex is the mythical sculpture of the Sphinx which was constructed during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC), and such a famous statue has so many secrets to narrate to its visitors, and understand the majority of them, you need to listen very carefully to your tour guide.

You will then find another famous attraction that belongs to King Khafre, and it was used as a mummification & purification site to hold the religious ritual of the Opening of the Mouth, when the bodies of the dead were mummified and get to be ready to enjoy the desired afterlife journey.

After finishing the major highlights in Giza, you will be transferred to a wonderful local restaurant where you will enjoy your lunch.

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a cultural milestone whose pyramid-inspired architecture frames sweeping views of the Pyramids. Inside this divine marvel are various climate-controlled galleries that trace 5,000 years of Egyptian history, from the dramatic Hanging Obelisk and the colossal Ramses II to the most complete, purpose-curated presentation of Tutankhamun’s treasures. With immersive storytelling and cutting-edge conservation labs, GEM delivers a vivid, contemporary encounter with the artistry, faith, and power of ancient Egypt.

Then, you will be transferred to your 5* hotel to spend the night.

You will enjoy an unforgettable visit to the famous Karnak Complex, which was created between 1971 BC and 30 BC and has some incredible sanctuaries, pylons, kiosks, a hypostyle hall, and temples that were built to commemorate lots of deities, including Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, who formed the 18th dynasty Theban triad.

Luxor Temple is one of the most elegant temples that were ever built in ancient Thebes, and it is considered the largest temple that was built during the New Kingdom of Egypt in 1400 BC, and to be more specifically during the reign of Amenhotep III, and was completed by Tutankhamun to hold the Opet festival, immortalize the concept of the rejuvenation of kingship, and crown many royalties.

At the end of your day tour, you will return to your 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise to have your dinner and overnight.

If you are interested in history and exploring ancient sites that belong to the ancient Pharaohs, you will admire the tour that you are going to enjoy now, as you will find lots of royal tombs at the Valley of the Kings, which was built from 1570 BC to 1050 BC which you can visit and explore from the inside by your guide and choose the most interesting ones to visit. Some of the most famous tombs include Rameses II, Amenhotep I, Seti I, Tutankhamun, and Hatshepsut.

Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1 391–1353 BC) wanted to build some amazing pieces of art all around Egypt in 1350 BC and his mortuary temple was one of them, and if it weren’t for its destruction, it was going to be the most visited site on the west bank of Luxor but fortunately, we still have his twin seated statues that you can visit and take pictures with.

After that, you will be transferred to the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC), who ruled during the 18^th dynasty, and her temple is a really astonishing, well-preserved temple, so as a woman, you will enjoy it a lot and get extra power and positive energy from that site. It was completed in 1479 BC to honor her achievements and the gifts of the creator god Amun.

Once you finish your tour, you will need to get back to your cruise to have lunch and start a sailing journey towards Edfu. You will spend the night on board your cruise.

Once you reach Edfu Temple, your tour guide will start introducing that Ptolemaic temple to you and it was built between 237 BC and 57 BC and was dedicated to Horus, the Falcon-headed god of victory and divine protection who was the son of Isis & Osiris. It is such an amazing temple, and you will have an unforgettable adventure with your tour guide there.

After that, you will get back to your cruise to have your lunch and proceed sailing until reaching:

There are two temples there in Kom Ombo temple, which were built on the divine bank of the Nile River between 237 BC and 57 BC. One part of the temple belonged to Sobek who was known as the crocodile god and the other one was dedicated to the god Horus. Across its golden and otherworldly walls are the images and carvings of magical medical tools used by Egyptian doctors.

Finally, you will be transferred to the Cruise, which will have a late sailing towards Aswan city. There, you will spend the night and get ready for another day full of wonderful tours for a solo woman traveler.

The magical pillar that was destined to pierce the skies, the Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) was created to be at the heavenly entrance of the magical Karnak temple but was damaged during the carving process; it weighed over a thousand tons and had a height of 41.75 metres (137.0 ft). The obelisk is able to shed light on the carving process and tools used by the Egyptians during this era.

You will have a look at the most amazing High Dam of Aswan to being built in Egypt and is called the High Dam. It is mainly responsible for generating 2.1 MW of clean power, and it also has enhanced tourism by improving navigation, which is why you will enjoy it a lot while being there.

Philae temple was the center of the cult of Isis and it is the most fascinating well-preserved temple to be built during the Ptolemaic era between 380-362 BC by the ancients and you will check the most fabulous inscriptions on its walls that show the battle that goddess Isis had to face to save the life of her husband, Osiris.

Then, our team will transfer you to the Nile Cruise to enjoy your oriental lunch meal and enjoy the amazing view all around you.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is the golden key to discovering many magical and extraordinary artifacts from the prosperous and various cultures and history of Egypt that dates to more than 7000 years from Pre-historical to Ancient Egyptian Periods, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and Contemporary modern times. The museum in Fustat which was opened in 2020 showcases state-of-the-art halls displaying 50,000 artifacts and 20 mummies.

Enjoy your lunch meal and then continue touring until reaching:

Now, the Hanging Church will be a suitable time to visit three of the most famous religious attractions in Old Cairo, and you will start with the Hanging Church of Mother of God Saint Virgin Mary, which was built over the Babylon fortress to become the staircase church that leads to heaven, and Christians consider it the most important church ever built in Egypt.

Ben Ezra synagogue was once a church in 882 AD and was renovated in the 19th dynasty AD, but the Christians decided to sell it to the Jewish to be able to cover their taxes, and that is how it turned out to be a synagogue.

Before the end of your day tour, you will head to the first and the most incredible mosque that was ever built in Egypt, the Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque. You can enter it regardless of your religion is and you will see a great part of the ancient Islamic architecture. It was built in 641 AD to launch the golden Islamic age from the land that became known as the city of tents, Fustat.3

The soul of Islamic Cairo can be found in the heavenly Al Muizz Street, which is filled with magnificence, dignity, and amazement. The social and cultural gems of Al Muizz were constructed in the Fatimid era in the 10th century AD. It was part of the golden capital of Cairo that contains the most archaeological collections of incredible houses, magical artifacts, and many more.

Spend the shopping tour you have always dreamt of, and head towards the amazing Khan El-Khalili bazaar that was made in the Mamluk era between 1382 AD and 1389 AD, and you will find there tens of vendors and sellers who sell all of the most necessary women’s items, including jewelry & accessories.

After finishing your day tour, we will transfer you to your hotel to spend your night and get ready for another adventure on the following day.

No visit to Egypt is complete without heading to the site discovered in 1900 by a donkey: the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. There, you will discover the greatest Roman burial site in Egypt, dating to the 2nd century and the 4th century AD. There are three layers of chambers and tombs that you will be amazed by visiting.

This column is massive, measuring 30 m, and its name derives from the traveler who witnessed the murder of the Roman General Pompey at the hands of the brother of Queen Cleopatra.

Enjoy a delicious seafood meal at a local restaurant and then continue your tour towards some other wonderful sites including:

Qaitbay Citadel is another breathtaking citadel that was built between 1477 AD to 1479 AD and named after the Mamluk ruler Qaitbay. It was used to defend Egypt’s ports against the invaders. It stood in the place that held the legendary lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient ages.

If you are interested in reading, you won’t even want to leave that library as Alexandria Library is one of the biggest and most interesting libraries in the Middle East. It was built in 2002 to commemorate the heritage of the Library of Alexandria and it doesn’t include only books but also other galleries and museums to allow its visitors to explore as much as they can from the history of Egypt.

Finally, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo to spend your night.