please push this to anyone looking for a detailed Egypt travel guide!
It's been a month since I returned from Egypt, and I'm still having post-trip withdrawal... I started missing the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea ποΈ, the playful dolphins π¬, and the mysterious pyramids ποΈ even before I left! Traveling in Egypt isnβt as intimidating as it seems β with good planning, you can avoid most troubles π I previously shared a video guide β now hereβs an ultra-detailed written version for easy reference! π π Itinerary & Route: Check the graphic for a ready-to-copy itinerary! It includes temples, deserts, the sea, and ancient civilization β no wasted time! A complete Egypt experience should include these 3 cities: Cairo (pyramids & camel rides πͺ) Hurghada (Red Sea relaxation π) Luxor (temples & murals ποΈ) π©οΈ Visa & Entry: $25 USD per person for a visa on arrival π΅ You can pay by card or cash. Airport exchange rates arenβt great β change just $100 USD first. We bought a βWEβ SIM card at the baggage claim β good signal! πΆ Make sure it works before leaving. π Transport: Used inDrive for city rides β it shows a price range π³. Offer the lowest price; drivers might negotiate slightly. Choose drivers rated 4.8+ β to avoid issues. No need to tip for rides. For cross-city trips, take buses first. If not direct, book a private car (I contacted recommendations via WhatsApp π¬). β¨ Accommodation: Cairo: stayed near the South Gate with pyramid views Luxor: West Bank is close to sites but has few restaurants β better stay in East Bank π¨ Hurghada: castle hotel with great views but average food π° π° Budget: 20 days, 2 people β ~13,000 RMB per person (all inclusive) πΈ Brought $1000 USD β almost spent all. Exchange USD to EGP in Egypt for better rates. Bring Visa β most attractions only accept cards. Avoid carrying too much cash! π Food: Egyptian cuisine is... challenging π₯΄ β too salty and sour. Even non-picky eaters struggled. Bring instant noodles, chili flakes β youβll thank me! π²πΆοΈ #Egypt #EgyptTravel #EgyptGuide #MarsaMatrouh #RedSea #Cairo #Hurghada #Luxor #SoloTravel #TravelDeeperNotFaster ππ£β¨