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First Stop: Cairo – Dangerous Yet Fascinating 😼

Two female studentsday extreme travel across Egypt: Cairo β†’ Aswan β†’ Abu Simbel β†’ Luxor β†’ Hurghada β†’ Sharm El Sheikh β†’ Cairo β†’ Marsa Matrouh β†’ Siwa β†’ Cairo (The first half was sightseeing; the second half was pure vacation vibes 🌴) Here’s our itinerary and personal tips: (Psst... Two girls, two high-intensity days in Cairo, scammed 0 times πŸ’ͺπŸ‘―β™€οΈ) (Update: Now 6 days in, only one small 100 EGP tip scam because we had no change πŸ˜…) πŸ“… Day 1: Arrived at Cairo International Airport at 5:45 πŸ›¬ Checked into a "graveyard view" room (yes, really πŸ˜‚) Visited Salahuddin Citadel 🏰 β†’ Cave Church β›ͺ β†’ Embassy District City Walk πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ ❗ Tips: 1️⃣ Hotels booked via Chinese apps may not match the room type. We booked a 500+ RMB room but got one worth 200–300 RMB. After some firm negotiation, we got a better room + free dinner (though we didn’t use it 🍽️). 2️⃣ The embassy area is relatively safe, but once we stepped onto the main road at night, things got sketchy πŸŒƒ. Not very safe for girls or small groups – be cautious! πŸ“… Day 2: Pyramids of Giza 🐫 β†’ Egyptian Museum πŸ›οΈ β†’ Dinner at Mena House 🍽️ β†’ Flew to Aswan ✈️ β†’ Checked into Ben Ben Darla ❗ Tips: 1️⃣ If you’re staying near the pyramids, go early! Fewer people, great photos, and scammers aren’t "awake" yet 😴. Jet lag from China actually helps with waking up early! 2️⃣️ Flights to Aswan are often delayed πŸ•’. Keep your schedule flexible to avoid stress. Don’t let it ruin your mood! 🫢🏻 #CairoTravel #EgyptTravelGuide #AvoidScamsCairo #SalahuddinCitadel #PyramidsOfEgypt #EgyptianMuseum #CairoEmbassyArea πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬βœ¨

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First Stop: Cairo – Dangerous Yet Fascinating 😼

Two female studentsday extreme travel across Egypt: Cairo β†’ Aswan β†’ Abu Simbel β†’ Luxor β†’ Hurghada β†’ Sharm El Sheikh β†’ Cairo β†’ Marsa Matrouh β†’ Siwa β†’ Cairo (The first half was sightseeing; the second half was pure vacation vibes 🌴) Here’s our itinerary and personal tips: (Psst... Two girls, two high-intensity days in Cairo, scammed 0 times πŸ’ͺπŸ‘―β™€οΈ) (Update: Now 6 days in, only one small 100 EGP tip scam because we had no change πŸ˜…) πŸ“… Day 1: Arrived at Cairo International Airport at 5:45 πŸ›¬ Checked into a "graveyard view" room (yes, really πŸ˜‚) Visited Salahuddin Citadel 🏰 β†’ Cave Church β›ͺ β†’ Embassy District City Walk πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ ❗ Tips: 1️⃣ Hotels booked via Chinese apps may not match the room type. We booked a 500+ RMB room but got one worth 200–300 RMB. After some firm negotiation, we got a better room + free dinner (though we didn’t use it 🍽️). 2️⃣ The embassy area is relatively safe, but once we stepped onto the main road at night, things got sketchy πŸŒƒ. Not very safe for girls or small groups – be cautious! πŸ“… Day 2: Pyramids of Giza 🐫 β†’ Egyptian Museum πŸ›οΈ β†’ Dinner at Mena House 🍽️ β†’ Flew to Aswan ✈️ β†’ Checked into Ben Ben Darla ❗ Tips: 1️⃣ If you’re staying near the pyramids, go early! Fewer people, great photos, and scammers aren’t "awake" yet 😴. Jet lag from China actually helps with waking up early! 2️⃣️ Flights to Aswan are often delayed πŸ•’. Keep your schedule flexible to avoid stress. Don’t let it ruin your mood! 🫢🏻 #CairoTravel #EgyptTravelGuide #AvoidScamsCairo #SalahuddinCitadel #PyramidsOfEgypt #EgyptianMuseum #CairoEmbassyArea πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¬βœ¨

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