10-Day Egypt Tour During Winter Break: Explore the Mysterious Ancient Capital

Winter break is coming. Planning a trip to Egypt? Here's a super detailed 10-day tour guide to help you easily navigate Egypt. Save it now! . Egypt, located at the junction of Asia and Africa, has a profound history. The pyramids 🏰 and ancient murals tell the story of thousands of years of vicissitudes. With its majestic style, it is known as the land of pyramids and is a great place to explore ancient civilizations. . 🛤️ Itinerary: DAY 1-DAY 2: Depart from Chengdu ✈️ and arrive in Cairo. Visit the Memphis Museum, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the Ramses II statues, enjoy a meal with pyramid views, and explore the Giza pyramid complex and the Sphinx. DAY 3: Visit Alexandria. See Pompey's Pillar, the Lighthouse of Alexandria ruins, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina from the outside. Stroll through Montaza Palace Gardens, then return to Cairo. DAY 4: Explore Cairo in depth. Visit the Egyptian Museum, enjoy an authentic kebab meal, and tour the Saladin Citadel, Old Cairo, and the bustling Khan el-Khalili market. DAY 5-DAY 7: Travel to Hurghada on the Red Sea, then to Luxor. Explore the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Karnak. Take a horse-drawn carriage to see Luxor Temple from the outside, enjoy a felucca ride and afternoon tea on the Nile, and then return to the Red Sea. DAY 8: Return to Cairo from the Red Sea. The drive is relatively long, about 6 hours. DAY 9: Depart from Cairo ✈️ and return to Chengdu. DAY 10: Arrive safely in Chengdu. End of trip 🚩. . Must-see attractions: 🏰 Giza pyramid complex: How can you miss this when you come to Egypt? One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Standing in front of the Giza pyramids, you can feel the weight of thousands of years of history. The Great Pyramid of Giza, in particular, has mysterious and deep inner chambers, as if you've traveled through time back to ancient Egypt. 🏛️ Egyptian Museum: Want to see the treasures of ancient Egypt? This museum is the place to be! It houses numerous historical relics and mummies from ancient Egypt, opening your eyes and giving you a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian culture. 🕌 Islamic Cairo: Stroll through the exotic alleys, as if immersed in the sound of Quranic recitations. Don't forget to visit the famous Khan el-Khalili market, where various handicrafts and local snacks await you! . 🧳 Travel preparations: 📞 Bring a phone card for easy communication. Don't forget to buy a local Egyptian SIM card. 🔌 Bring a plug adapter and charger, otherwise, it will be troublesome if your electronic devices run out of power. 👕 It's warm during the day and cool at night in Egypt in February. Bring some light long sleeves and a jacket, as well as a sun hat and sunglasses. 💳 Be sure to bring your passport, visa, and bank cards. You can't do without any of them. 🧴 The Egyptian sun is strong, so bring sunscreen. You can also bring some common medicines, just in case. . A trip to Egypt, a blend of mystery and history. I hope you can find your own story in this ancient land! 🌟