egypt
Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities.
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Day 1:Arrival in Cairo
Arrive in Cairo and check-in to your hotel. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Explore the Solar Boat Museum. Attend the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids for an illuminating experience. Dinner at a local restaurant.
The Solar Boat Museum
Day 2: Cairo City Exploration
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Explore the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square. Visit the famous Tutankhamun exhibit. Stroll through the historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and local crafts. Dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant.
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Tutankhamun Exhibit
Day 3: Luxor
Enjoy breakfast before a domestic flight. Fly to Luxor and check-in to your hotel. Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Take a walk along the Luxor Corniche. Dinner at a riverside restaurant.
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Luxor Temple
Day 4:Valley of the Kings
Savor breakfast before a day of exploration. Explore the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Attend the Luxor Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple. Dinner at a local restaurant.
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Valley Of Kings
Day 5:Aswan
Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Travel to Aswan by road or train. Visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple. Enjoy a peaceful felucca ride on the Nile. Dinner at a riverside restaurant.
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Nile River
Day 6:Departure
Savor your final breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your departure time, explore any last-minute sights or do some souvenir shopping. Bid farewell to Egypt, taking with you the memories of its ancient wonders and rich history.