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7-day trip to Egypt during Chinese New Year to explore the pyramids and desert

New Year holiday guide is here! Let’s spend the New Year together exploring the mysterious land of Phoenix - Egypt, and feel the traces of history and the charm of culture. This 7-day cost-effective travel guide to Egypt will be the excitement you want! -------------------- Egypt, a country located in northern Africa bordering the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, is one of the most brilliant civilizations in human history. Not only is it known as the Gift of the Nile, it is also home to the Pyramids 🗿, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. With more than 3,000 years of historical heritage, Egypt🇪🇬 displays its ancient and mysterious charm, waiting for you to explore the secrets of history! -------------------- 🚀Travel route: Day 1: 🛬Pick up at Cairo Airport——Start your journey to ancient Egyptian civilization In order to welcome everyone's arrival, we will start this journey of ancient Egyptian civilization from Cairo Airport on the first day and arrange a visit to the old city of Cairo! Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Egyptian Museum - Khalili Market Now, we will visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum one by one, and then experience the local customs at the Khalili Market. Day 3: Philae Temple – Nubian Village in Aswan Next, we will have a historical encounter with the Temple of Philae and the Nubian Village of Aswan. Day 4: Abu Simbel Temple Now, we will stop at Abu Simbel Temple and feel the mysterious atmosphere brought by this temple. Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple – Edfu Temple This route will take us to the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu, carefully searching for memories of the past. Day 6: Colossi of Memnon - Valley of the Kings - Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temples of Karnak and Luxor together and let the magnificent historical impressions sink in your mind. Day 7: 🛫Send off to Luxor Airport On the last day, we will arrange the airport drop-off according to the specific flight schedule. We look forward to your return to explore more secrets next time. -------------------- Note: 1️⃣ The exchange rate between the local currency and RMB: 1 Egyptian pound is approximately equal to 0.4 RMB. Be careful of being cheated when you go out to exchange money. Please bring a calculator. 😉 2️⃣ Airport transportation: There are buses, taxis and other means of transportation at the Egyptian airport. Mastering basic Arabic numbers can help you avoid being ripped off. 🚖 3️⃣January climate: January is Egypt’s winter, with an average temperature of around 15°C. Remember to bring warm clothes and wear a warm hat to prevent cold. 🧣 4️⃣ Local customs: Respect Egypt’s religion and customs, and try to choose conservative clothing when shopping. 💃 5️⃣ Be safe: there are a lot of thieves! Be careful with your bags and valuables, and try to carry as little cash as possible when traveling. 👀 I hope these tips will be helpful to you if you are going to Egypt! ✨ -------------------- Egypt, a country with rich history and myths, looks forward to your exploration and memory at your own pace!
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Posted: Jan 24, 2025
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