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Winter Break in Egypt: 4 Days of Pyramids and Deserts

Winter break is here! Want to explore mysterious Egypt? Here's a super useful 4-day itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Egypt. Don't miss out! -------------------- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Aswan Dam > Philae Temple On the first day, we'll visit the spectacular Aswan Dam, a marvel of human engineering, before heading to the mysterious Philae Temple to experience ancient Egyptian religious culture. Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple On the second day, we'll visit Kom Ombo Temple, which combines Greek and Egyptian architectural styles and is a great place to experience the fusion of two cultures. Day 3: Edfu Temple > Esna Lock On the third day, we'll visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. After that, we'll visit Esna Lock to learn about ancient Egyptian water conservancy projects. Day 4: Colossi of Memnon > Valley of the Kings > Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut > Luxor Temple > Karnak Temple The last day is packed with activities. We'll start by admiring the grandeur of the Colossi of Memnon before heading to the Valley of the Kings to explore the tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs. Next, we'll visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut to experience the majesty of a female ruler. Finally, we'll visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple to immerse ourselves in the religious atmosphere of ancient Egypt and end this journey through time and space. -------------------- Attraction recommendations: 🏛️ Luxor Temple: Stroll among the columns of ancient Egyptian civilization and be amazed by the towering stone columns and exquisite statues, each of which reveals the splendor of history. 🕍 Karnak Temple: Want to see the massive scale of ancient Egyptian architecture? This is the place to be! The temple complex will take you back to that mysterious ancient era. 🏞️ Valley of the Kings: Standing on the west bank of the Nile, you'll see a series of pharaohs' tombs. The scenery here is definitely worth stopping to admire. 🌊 Aswan Dam: The 111-meter-high arched dam is a testament to the wonders of human engineering. You can't miss it when you visit Aswan! 🛕 Kom Ombo Temple: Enter the temple and be surrounded by towering stone columns. The magnificent interior will leave you in awe, as if you're in a mythical world. -------------------- **Notes**: * The exchange rate between the Egyptian pound and the Chinese yuan is about 1:91, so it's more convenient to calculate in advance. 💰 * Egyptian cuisine is rich and varied, so don't forget to try the local dates and chocolate! 🍫🥖 * Popular souvenirs include fridge magnets and papyrus paintings, which range in price from 50 to 200 Egyptian pounds. 🎁 * Wear long pants that cover your knees when going out, and avoid shorts and skirts to respect local customs. 👖 * Tipping is polite and is usually about 5% to 10% of the bill. Remember to bring some change! 💸 -------------------- Egypt, this ancient land, will surely bring you many surprises and emotions, and become an eternal memory in your heart. 🌄
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