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Uncover the secrets of the pyramids, the Nile, and the pharaohs from 5,000 years ago. ### **🏺 Itinerary Highlights** **Day 1: Cairo - An Amazing First Experience of the Pyramids** • Giza Pyramids (tickets for exploring inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu need to be purchased separately) • Take photos of the panoramic view of the pyramids while riding a camel (bargain to USD 10–15/hour) • Stay overnight at a hotel by the Nile River and enjoy the light show **Day 2: Museum + Old City Cultural Tour** • Egyptian Museum (the Tutankhamun golden mask is a must-see) • Hunt for copperware and papyrus paintings at the Khan el-Khalili market (bargain to at least half price) • Hidden feature: Nile River dinner cruise at night **Day 3: Luxor - Travel Through the Valley of the Kings** • Take an early flight to Luxor (1 hour) • Explore the Valley of the Kings (KV9/KV62 tickets recommended) • Take photos of the massive stone pillars at the Karnak Temple **Day 4: Aswan - A Romantic Trip on the Nile River** • Take a felucca to cruise along the Nile River • Philae Temple Water Palace (wear a bright-colored long dress for photos) • Experience the colorful houses in the Nubian village **Day 5: Red Sea Carnival Finale** • Choose between snorkeling in Hurghada or desert dune bashing • Buy souvenirs: perfume bottles/dates (more cost-effective at the airport duty-free shop) ### **📌 Useful Tips** ✓ **Best season**: October–April (avoid the hot summer) ✓ **Anti-scam guide**: Refuse "free" souvenirs and prepare enough small Egyptian pound notes ✓ **Must-haves**: Headscarf + sunglasses (for sun and sand protection), wet wipes (for toilet use) ✓ **Hidden perks**: Ladies-only subway cars in Cairo (safe and comfortable) When the setting sun casts a golden hue on the pyramids and the breeze from the Nile River sweeps over the obelisks, this is the magic of Egypt that lingers in your dreams! 🌅🐫 (P.S. The best angle for photographing the Sphinx is on the east side.)
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Posted: Mar 28, 2025
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