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You don’t need to wait for someone else to be ready. If Egypt has been on your travel wish list, you can experience it on your own terms — whether you prefer a private journey designed around you or want to join a small group of like-minded travelers.
Traveling solo doesn’t mean experiencing Egypt alone. With Inside Egypt, you can explore with expert Egyptologists, enjoy carefully planned logistics and distinctive experiences, and have the reassurance of local support throughout your journey. Choose a private itinerary created around your interests, or join one of our small-group tours and share the experience with fellow travelers.
Here’s what we can do for you:
During our tours, you have plenty of time for yourself, focusing on the sites you admire, and tasting aromatic Egyptian dishes. A solo trip to Egypt can add diversity to your life.
Contact our Inside Egypt team to customize your own Egypt solo tour!
Travel on Your Terms
Traveling solo is about freedom — choosing where you want to go, when you want to go, and what you want your journey to look like.
With Inside Egypt, you can bring that independence to a small-group journey. Arrive on your own, enjoy the privacy of your own room, and experience Egypt alongside a small group of curious, like-minded travelers — while always having the freedom to enjoy the journey in your own way.
Why solo travelers enjoy our small-group journeys:
Travel when you’re ready — Your plans don’t have to depend on someone else’s schedule. If Egypt is calling, you can simply decide to go.
Keep your independence — Enjoy your own room, your own space and time to yourself, while all the important details of your journey are taken care of.
Share the experience when you want to — Explore Egypt with fellow travelers who share your curiosity, with opportunities for conversation, shared meals and memorable moments along the way.
Experience more in a small group — Benefit from expert Egyptologists, carefully planned logistics and distinctive experiences while traveling with a limited number of guests.
Enjoy the best of both worlds — The freedom of traveling independently, combined with the ease, connection and reassurance of a thoughtfully organized journey through Egypt.
Our tours let you experience the best of Egypt — from ancient wonders to vibrant modern life. Even our shortest trips capture the heart of it all.
When joining our Egypt tours for solo travelers, you will visit:
You will discover the rock tombs of Egypt's rulers in the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun, and the breathtaking temples of Karnak and Queen Hatshepsut in Luxor. You will also get up close two the Colossi of Memnon - massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. In Edfu you will visit the temple of Horus and in Kom Ombo, the temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
The adventure doesn’t stop there!
As part of the tour, you will also drive to Abu Simbel to see the Temple of Ramesses II the Great and the Temple of Nefertari. In Aswan, you will explore the temple of Isis located on the island in the Nile River.
You will admire the famous artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Saladin Citadel with the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. You will also stroll through the narrow streets of the old Khan el Khalili bazaar in the capital of Egypt, where you will have the opportunity to buy Egyptian souvenirs.
On our 14 days in Egypt tour, you will go to Alexandria, and on our 8-day, 10-day, and 17-day Egypt tours, you can add this as an optional trip. The highlights of Alexandria are the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, the Citadel of Qaitbay and the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.
On our Egypt solo tours, you will visit all the iconic monuments of the Land of the Pharaohs, while making friends along the way.
Join one of our travel tours for singles and see the wonders of Egypt with your own eyes.
Traveling solo doesn’t mean compromising on comfort or privacy. With Inside Egypt, you can enjoy your own private room throughout your journey, whether you’re staying in carefully selected hotels or cruising the Nile.
Your room is your own space to relax and recharge at the end of the day — with the comfort and privacy that make traveling independently so enjoyable.
On our small-group journeys, solo travelers can book a private room for an additional single supplement. Room upgrades at selected hotels and aboard Nile cruise ships may also be available upon request.
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We pay special attention to Egyptian legal and moral standards and health and safety rules. By booking your tour with us, you will:
We will take you only to safe sites in Egypt during your visit. In case of any issues or unpleasant situations, you can always count on our help.
We work only with the best Egypt tour guides who speak fluent English, and the knowledgeable guides do their work with passion and great commitment. Most of our guides on our Egypt tours for singles are Egyptologists.
You’ll explore with a local, English-speaking guide who brings Egypt to life. You will learn about traditions, culture, and history of Egypt from a first-hand perspective, and may even add some unexpected off-itinerary adventures.
During your cultural tour of Egypt, there will be plenty of time to ask your guide questions and exchange views. You will be able to ask for details that are personally important to you and no one else.
Egypt’s highlights are spread out across the country, so you’ll need to travel to see them all.
From Cairo Airport to your hotel, and between sites, you’ll ride in air-conditioned vans or minibuses for a smooth, relaxed journey.
In Edfu (Upper Egypt) you will go short distances by horse carriage, which is a great way to make the most of your solo trip to Egypt.
You will travel long distances by air to reduce travel time to a minimum. During the luxury Nile cruise, you will sail on a modern luxury ship, which is basically a floating 5-star hotel. A motorboat will take you on short trips across the River Nile on our Egypt solo tours and when you're in Aswan or Luxor you can enjoy a traditional felucca cruise.
Transportation in Egypt for tourists varies in standards but we will make sure that your transport is at the highest standard throughout your whole Egypt solo tour.
The first step when planning your solo trip to Egypt is to make sure that you have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of your planned return from Egypt. Plus, every tourist visiting Egypt must buy an Egyptian visa, which costs $25. You can get this done in three ways:
Solo Female Travel Tips for Egypt
Our trips are safe for solo female travelers, but like anywhere, women may sometimes attract unwanted attention. You might consider traveling with a friend or joining a small group tour for extra comfort and security.
Here are some tips to help you prepare:
Following these tips will help ensure your solo Egypt tour is smooth and enjoyable. Our Inside Egypt travel consultants can also answer any questions that you may have.
You can combine your solo trip with a visit to Jordan for an unforgettable journey.
Situated at an ancient crossroads between Arabia and the Mediterranean, Jordan is full of amazing historical sites. Jordanian cities offer modern conveniences making traveling to the past comfortable. On your solo vacation package, you will explore:
...and so much more!
After your solo trip in Egypt, we can arrange an unforgettable 5-day visit to Jordan as part of our combined Egypt and Jordan tours. You can easily add a trip to Jordan by registering for one of our Egypt tours. We are confident that with our Egypt and Jordan solo trip packages you will get unique cultural experiences in both countries.
Make the most of your solo trip by exploring both Egypt and Jordan in one amazing journey!
Absolutely. Adding our 5-Day Saudi Arabia Add-On to your Egypt tour is an exciting way to extend your journey and discover another fascinating side of the Middle East.. After exploring the Pyramids, cruising the Nile, and visiting the temples of Luxor, you can fly from Cairo to Jeddah and begin a new adventure.
Saudi Arabia is ideal for curious travelers seeking history, culture, spectacular landscapes, and destinations that still feel relatively undiscovered. Start in Jeddah, where the UNESCO-listed Old Town, traditional architecture, Red Sea atmosphere, and vibrant local life offer a memorable introduction to the Kingdom.
Continue to AlUla, one of Saudi Arabia’s most extraordinary destinations. Surrounded by dramatic desert scenery, AlUla is home to ancient Dadan, Jabal Ikmah, and Hegra, the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its monumental Nabatean tombs and iconic Elephant Rock create an unforgettable experience.
Finish your journey in Riyadh, where historic Diriyah, traditional souqs, museums, and modern architecture reveal another side of Saudi Arabia.
For single travelers, combining Egypt and Saudi Arabia means experiencing two ancient civilizations, contrasting landscapes, and rich cultural encounters in one remarkable journey. Saudi Arabia is a natural next chapter after your Egypt adventure.