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Take a Solo Tour to Egypt, Portugal or Türkiye with Flash Pack

by Katie Skrzek

Jul 26, 2023

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Destinations / Africa

Adventure travel company Flash Pack specializes in curated tours for solo travelers in their 30s and 40s. The London-based company sees more than 65 percent of its travelers coming from the United States. Egypt, Portugal and Türkiye rank among the most popular destinations for Flash Pack’s solo tours.

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Classical Türkiye

This eight-day tour highlights the cultural delights of Türkiye. Activities on the tour include a hot-air balloon ride at Göreme National Park, a traditional pottery class with a fifth-generation pottery master and a lunchtime cruise along the Mediterranean Sea. Pricing starts at $3,095.

 

This is Portugal

Foodies head to Portugal for this eight-day culinary-focused tour. Learn how to make classic Portuguese dishes in Porto during a cooking workshop. Indulge in a wine-tasting and class in the Douro Valley. Go on a sunset cruise on the Tagus River in Lisbon, followed by a meal at a local restaurant. Pricing starts at $3,095.

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True Egypt

This eight-day tour brings travelers to Egypt’s most iconic locations. Enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza followed by a camel ride across the sand dunes. Visit The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, home to the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. Set sail on a full-day cruise on the Nile River, concluding with a traditional Egyptian meal. Pricing starts at $2,910.

 

Other upcoming solo tours from Flash Pack include Southern Spain, Mexico Dreaming and Wild Frontiers in Ecuador & The Galapagos.

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