10-Day Egypt Tour for Only 9K! Ultimate Money-Saving Guide

Girls! Just got back from Egypt, spent only 9000+ RMB per person for 10 days💰 💰 Ultimate Money-Saving Tips · Flights: Sichuan Airlines Shanghai → Cairo (via Chengdu) 💰4700/person, book early for more discounts · Local Transport: Use Uber in Cairo🚗, about 50 EGP (~10 RMB) for 3 km · Tickets: Prices increase 25% in November 2024, current attraction tickets cost 400-700 EGP, remember to bring an international credit card💳 (chip card required!) all accept card payments 🕌 Classic 2-Day Cairo Tour Day 1: Saladin Citadel → Sultan Hassan Mosque → Rifai Mosque → Bab Zuweila → Khan El Khalili Market Day 2: Egyptian Museum → Museum of Civilization → Stay near the Pyramids 📌 Tips: Attractions close at 17:00, ticket sales stop at 16:00 Remember to bargain hard at Khan El Khalili Market, if you don’t like it, just say no! 🔺 Best Time to Visit the Pyramids · 🕗 Open at 8:00 AM, go straight to the Sphinx! Fewer people and better photos · Route: Sphinx → Khafre Pyramid → Panorama Platform (all nine pyramids in one frame) → Great Pyramid of Khufu · 📸 The Panorama Platform is a must! You can take amazing photos from different spots. Remember to bargain for camel rides (start bargaining from 1/3 of the price) · ⏰ Walking takes about 3-4 hours total, visit between 8-10 AM in summer to avoid the scorching sun 🌅 Other Itinerary Arrangements Day 3: Giza Pyramid Complex → Saqqara Pyramid → Bent Pyramid → Night flight to Aswan Day 4: Obelisk → Philae Temple → Nubian Village Day 5: Private car to Abu Simbel → Head to Luxor Day 6: Hot Air Balloon → Valley of the Kings → Hatshepsut Temple Day 7: Karnak Temple → Luxor Museum → Night tour of Luxor Temple Day 8: One-day trip to Alexandria Day 9: Return to Cairo for shopping 🆕 Latest Guide to the Grand Egyptian Museum · 🎫 Tickets: Buy QR code tickets in advance on GetYourGuide or official website to skip lines · ⚠️ Note: Bring student ID if you have a student ticket · 🕘 Hours: 8:30-18:00 (main hall closes at 17:00) · 📍 Entrance: Currently only Gate 9 is open, take Metro Line 2 to Giza station then bus/taxi 💡 Helpful Tips 1️⃣ Visa: E-visa handled by Taobao for +50 RMB, convenient and reliable 2️⃣ Currency Exchange: 1 USD ≈ 50 EGP, exchange 200 USD at the airport, bring small bills for tips 3️⃣ Sunscreen: UV is very strong! High SPF sunscreen + sunglasses + hat are essential 4️⃣ Tips: Not mandatory for all services, but give when appropriate (1 USD per luggage assistance) 5️⃣ Internet: Buy local WE SIM card or activate international roaming (China Mobile 10 days for 208 RMB) Egypt is really not as scary as online says~ 90% of locals are very friendly! The ancient civilization is super impressive, girls, go for it!💃 ✨ Like before saving! More guides coming soon~