To unwind, a variety of places on the Red Sea provide R&R as you explore the multicoloured coral and unique species. Travelling alone to Egypt may be hectic for its time taking route but there are multiple routes plus you can reach by direct AUH – CAI flight. Here, we have created our favourite spots for visiting Egypt solo with so many wonderful attractions to assist you to choose your destination for the upcoming journey.
10 Great Places to Visit as A Solo Traveller in Egypt
Abu Simbel
It is certainly a site that should not be neglected – Abu Simbel. Astonishingly accessible on the road or a short flight, this monument is most visited early in the morning.
It was established in old Nubia by Ramesses II, where he sought to prove his divine might. In pairs surrounding the entryway there are four gigantic monarchal sculptures, 20 metres high.
Alexandria
Alexandria has a Mediterranean feel than the Middle East, the second biggest city in Egypt. It is distancing it from the rest of the land by its mood and cultural legacy, while the region is 225 kilometres from Cairo.
Alexander the Grand was built in 332 BC by Alexander the Grand and until declines in the 4th century AD became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt.
The Pasha Mohammed Ali restored Alexandria’s wealth in the 19th century by turning it into a main port that connects it to the Nile River.
Alexandria was the centre of Egypt’s economic and marine growth from this new wealth and drew thousands of settling Europeans.
Aswan
The southern city of Egypt, Aswan, is the entrance to the most spectacular temple in Egypt to Africa and Abu Simbel.
The city is the home of the huge African Nubian community, due to its location near the border with Sudan, and the old trading route between Egypt and Africa.
The Nubians reside in towns as well as in villages on Aswan’s islands and have their own values and customs. In the first cataract of the Nile is Aswan – simple to pass by boat on the river from the farthest southern end.
For thousands of years, it has been a ‘border’ city and there is plenty to see and do in the nearby area.
Bahariya Oasis
It was a wine production centre which was exporting throughout the Nile valley, but in Pharaonic times Bahariya was famous for its dates and olives today. Bahariya Oasis is the lowest location in Egypt, surrounded by black hills, and is hence known as the ‘black desert.’
The wind eroded the black granite outcrop that had been mingled with the desert sand over many centuries. Overlooking beautiful palm trees, Bawiti is the largest town in the Oasis and is surrounded by cold and warm springs.
Cairo – Capital
Cairo has been one of Africa’s greatest cities for millennia and is one of the largest cities in the world. Nobody truly knows how many people reside in Cairo, although it is estimated that 12-16 million people dwell there.
This busy city continues 24 hours a day and is full of activity, atmosphere, and hospitality in Egypt, ensuring that you have a pleasant stay.
Hurghada
Hurghada originally underwent a dramatic change in a tiny fishing port. You may relax on the beaches and enjoy the sun, or take part in one of the various water activities, such as winter-surf, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and swimming.
The coral reefs at Giftun Island in the Red Meer are one of the best sites to observe the amazing marine life of the Red Sea. Hurghada is about a 7-8 hours drive from Luxor and is a great spot for relaxing on the beach a few days after visiting Egypt’s ancient monuments.
Dakhla Oasis
This is Wadi el-Gedid (or New Valley) region with the greatest population, which has been known as the Kharga, Dakhla, and Farafra oasis since 1958. In the oasis of the rose-bordered valley are more than 30,000 acres of cultivated land.
Many individuals are farmers who continue to battle the dunes, which are mostly filled with mulberry trees, figs, and other citrus fruits, threatening their harvests and their orchards. Despite its economic prosperity and development, Dakhla has retained most of its heritage and charm.
El Gouna
Red Sea resorts are mostly contemporary, with great amenities and easy access to the wave’s beautiful, coloured coral and unusual fish.
El Gouna is one of the peaceful towns on the coast of the Red Sea and has a typical Nubian style of architecture. It has a peaceful, romantic vibe with its many paved lanes, inlets, and lagoons.
The quiet lagoons provide the perfect environment for water activities, and great diving and snorkelling locations are also offered. The reef consists of numerous finely hued corals which contain a multitude of spectacularly colourful fish, often exceeding many hundred metres wide.
Farafra Oasis
On the north and about halfway between Dakhla and Bahariya, Farafra oasis is a three coned fertile depression with the impassable Great Sand Sea surrounding the land in the west.
At present this oasis has the least population in the New Valley and, while its ancient monuments are not well-known, the oasis is an excellent entryway into the White Desert.
These are the best places to visit in Egypt as a solo traveller. If you’re visiting Egypt for the first time, then you can count on these recommendations to make the most of your trip to Egypt.
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