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Egypt Southern Route Lazy Guide | 7 Days and 6 Nights Through a Millennial Time Machine

🌤️Weather and Outfit Tips February to May: Dress in layers! ✔️February: Hoodie + light down liner (large temperature difference between morning and evening) ✔️March-April: Floral dress + denim jacket (take off the jacket for photos at noon) ✔️May: Sunscreen is a must! Sunglasses + scarf for wind and sand protection PS: Bring at least 3 bottles of sunscreen! The desert reflection is super strong 🚗Transportation Tips❗ ⚠️Beware of unlicensed taxi scams near the pyramids! ⚠️There is often no cell service on the desert highway! 📸8-Day Essential Itinerary 📍【Cairo】 D1️⃣ First Impressions of Cairo 🕌Saladin Citadel: Capture the same iconic shots as in "One Thousand and One Nights" 🌆Khan el-Khalili Market Bargaining Guide: Offer 1/3 of the asking price! 📍【Giza Pyramid Complex】 D2️⃣ Pyramid Exploration Day 🐫Choose a white saddle for better camel riding photos! ㊙️Hidden photo spot: The sand dunes on the east side of the Great Pyramid of Giza 📍【Aswan】 D3️⃣ Nubian Fantasy Cruise 🛶Sail on a Felucca to visit the colorful villages 📿Get a Pharaoh-style henna tattoo (lasts for 3 days!) 📍【Abu Simbel Temples】 D4️⃣ Temple Immersion 🌅Abu Simbel at dawn has its own divine filter 👗Wear a solid color long dress! The interplay of light and shadow on the colonnades is stunning 📍【Luxor】 D5️⃣ Hot Air Balloon Adventure 🎈Take off at 5 am for a panoramic view of the Valley of the Kings ⚠️Choose an international company with insurance for safety 📍【Hurghada, Red Sea】 D6️⃣ Double the Fun in the Red Sea 🤿Snorkel at Orange Bay! You can see shipwrecks underwater 🏜️Wear contact lenses for the evening desert safari! The desert sunset is breathtaking 📍【Return Trip Shopping Spree】 D7️⃣ Shopping Guide 🛍️Nefertari must-buys: Date paste + papyrus soap 🚫Avoid: Street-side copperware is mostly from Yiwu! 🌟🍴Foodie Radar Activated! Egyptian Food Red and Black List🌟 📍【Cairo】Top 3 Must-Eats 🌯Koshari: The national carb bomb! Recommended: Abou Tarek (a popular spot in Cairo) 🐤Roasted Pigeon: The juicy version at Felfela Restaurant! Perfect with mint tea 🦆Molokhia: Pharaoh-style green soup! For the adventurous 📍【Aswan】Nubian Specialties 🍛Ta’meya: Fried falafel balls! A must-try at Nubian village feasts 🍯Date Preserves: Bargain down to EGP 30/box at Khan el-Khalili Market! 📍【Luxor】Temple Snacking Delights 🥙Hawawshi: Beef-filled baked pie! Small food stalls near Luxor train station 🍹Freshly squeezed sugarcane juice: Small carts at the exit of the Valley of the Kings, add lemon for extra refreshment 📍【Hurghada】Red Sea Seafood Feast 🐟Sayadeya: Fish stew with spices! Fisherman’s Seafood by the sea 🦐Grilled Shrimp Platter: All-you-can-eat for EGP 100 per person! Look for Star Fish Seafood Market
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