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D1

Day 1 Cairo★Meeting Day

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丨Itinerary collection day/ Sincerely welcome your arrival

[Yeshebang VIP Privileges] 24-hour airport transfer service, worry-free arrival

Today is the gathering day. Tourists from all over the world are requested to travel to Cairo according to their own transportation methods. Upon arrival, a 24-hour free airport pick-up service will be provided by a special car, and then the itinerary and sightseeing will begin.

丨First Encounter with Egypt/Museum Opens Historical Picture Scroll

Our first stop in Egypt is the Egyptian Museum, home to countless treasures. Here, ancient Egyptian civilization finally unfolds before our eyes. From the Old Kingdom to the New Kingdom, from Khufu's construction of the great pyramids to Ramses II's victory over the Hittites, from Pharaoh Akhenaten's religious reforms to the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, we'll be told the stories and legends of history, like the waters of the Nile.

After the tour, we drove to the Nile area hotel in the center of Cairo to check in and rest, so as to recharge our energy for the next trip.


About Destination Transportation & Visa Instructions

This itinerary is a collection of destinations in Cairo, Egypt. You need to book your own air tickets. There are direct or connecting flights from Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou/Hangzhou/Chengdu, etc. We recommend that you purchase EgyptAir or China Eastern Airlines flights to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Yeshebang provides air ticket booking services. If necessary, please consult the product manager.

丨This itinerary is a visa on arrival, so there is no need to apply for a visa in advance. After landing, the staff will provide visa guidance and agency services.


Hotel Presentation | 5-star Hotels in Cairo: Fairmont Nile City Hotel/ Marriott Cairo/ InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar ★★★★★

Note: Note 1: The itinerary starts on the meeting day and it is recommended to arrive at Cairo Airport before 13:00 in the afternoon

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Day 2 Cairo → Luxor → [Horse-drawn Carriage Tour + Luxor Temple Night Tour]

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Take a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor. When the Arabs first arrived, the place was still a scene of crooked, towering columns with interlaced arches, and a series of solemn, awe-inspiring, huge and mysterious ruins. The ancient Egyptian name for Luxor was "Waset".

The ancient Greeks called it "Thebes". The ancient Nile River divided it into East Thebes and West Thebes. East Thebes was the paradise of gods and the living; West Thebes was the kingdom of the dead.

A horse-drawn carriage tour is a must-do when visiting Luxor! We'll take you on a special carriage tour to the magnificent Luxor Temple, then explore the city itself to experience the charm of the ancient capital. The sight of the tall, handsome black horses and the ornately decorated carriages alone is enough to excite you!

After dinner, as night falls, we'll embark on a special evening tour of Luxor Temple. Some say you haven't been to Egypt if you haven't visited Luxor Temple. The evening lights, illuminated by the temple, create a more mysterious and majestic atmosphere than during the day, allowing you to experience the millennia-old splendor of this ancient civilization.


Hotel Presentation | 5-star hotel in Luxor: Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor - Convention Center Nile View Room or similar ★★★★★, two nights

Optional Upgrade | Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor ★★★★★ (Limited availability, upgrade not included)

Explore the splendid history of Luxor's most renowned hotel, the Winter Palace, once a haven for royalty and celebrities alike! Built in 1886, the hotel is nestled on the banks of the Nile and surrounded by centuries-old royal gardens, overlooking the Nile and the West Bank necropolis. It's a tranquil oasis and a gateway to the glorious days of the Pharaohs.

Driving distance: Domestic flights

D3

Day 3 Luxor [Valley of the Kings + Karnak Temple + Dhow]

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After breakfast, we'll head to the Valley of the Kings, where successive pharaohs hid their mummies and were strictly off-limits in ancient times. The Valley of the Kings' tombs are unique in their significance. Based on the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, these tombs depict, through pictorial depictions, the various difficult stages the pharaohs faced in the 12 hours following their death. Incorporating ancient Egyptian beliefs, each mural has a symbolic meaning, requiring exceptional precision and detail. This includes the Seti I tomb, arguably the most expensive in Egypt, costing 1,800 Egyptian pounds per person. Seti I, father of the renowned pharaoh Ramses II, is the Valley's most expensive and largest tomb. From the entrance to the final chamber, the tomb spans 210 meters horizontally and 45 meters vertically. This vast rock chamber has been carved into a subterranean palace, its walls and ceilings covered in frescoes and richly decorated, a truly breathtaking spectacle.

In the afternoon, we'll visit the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple in ancient Egypt. It's the greatest of all Egyptian temples, a city of temples, and all subsequent temples were designed and constructed according to its principles. More than just a temple, it's a complex of ancient Egyptian architecture encompassing sanctuaries, pavilions, pylons, and obelisks. The most striking feature of the temple is its vast, forest-like, columned hall.

At sunset, we will board a Felucca, a traditional means of transportation that has been popular on the Nile River for hundreds of years. It relies solely on the power of the wind to sail. Let us ride on the Felucca and wander in the clear waters of the Nile River to chase a beautiful Nile sunset.


Hotel Presentation | 5-star hotel in Luxor: Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor - Convention Center Nile View Room or similar ★★★★★, two nights

Optional Upgrade | Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor ★★★★★ (Limited availability, upgrade not included)

Explore the splendid history of Luxor's most renowned hotel, the Winter Palace, once a haven for royalty and celebrities alike! Built in 1886, the hotel is nestled on the banks of the Nile and surrounded by centuries-old royal gardens, overlooking the Nile and the West Bank necropolis. It's a tranquil oasis and a gateway to the glorious days of the Pharaohs.

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Day 4 Luxor [Optional Hot Air Balloon] → Hurghada [Free Time]

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Optional itinerary (not included in the price): Soar over Luxor with a hot air balloon, overlooking the sunrise over the Nile River and the thousand-year-old temple!

After breakfast, we will drive to Hurghada, a beautiful coastal city on the Red Sea coast. On one side is the heart of the Sahara Desert, and on the other are reefs and azure waters, with seagulls soaring above. The sun shines all year round, and even in winter, the water temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius. It is a great place for diving and snorkeling at any time, a true gift from nature.

The Red Sea is one of the world's top ten diving spots, surpassing any island in Southeast Asia. However, the Red Sea is not red. It is because there is a kind of algae growing in the sea. In a certain season, a large number of algae will die and then turn reddish-brown, dyeing the sea water red. This is how the Red Sea got its name.

After arriving in the afternoon, you will have free time. You can choose to do self-funded activities such as [4WD desert sand dune rush] (Note 1: You can also choose to order from other platforms), or you can choose to lie back and relax in the hotel. It happens to be sunset, and our hotel also includes all three meals and has a seaside beach!


Hotel Presentation | Hurghada Sea View 5-Star Hotel: Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh or similar ★★★★★, two-night stay

Driving distance: 320 km; about 5 hours

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Day 5 Hurghada [Yacht + Snorkeling]

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After breakfast, we will arrange a [Red Sea yacht snorkeling trip]. The Red Sea is a holiday resort and one of the world's top ten seas. It beats any island in Southeast Asia. The best way to experience it is to go out to sea by boat. We will arrange lunch on board and snorkel along the way (life jackets/reusable snorkeling fins and masks are provided, the rest must be provided by yourself) to see the coral reefs and fish, rich fish and sea creatures, and even more likely to encounter dolphins!

Then return to the hotel to enjoy the afternoon at the beach and have free time to rest.


Hotel Presentation | Hurghada Sea View 5-Star Hotel: Baron Palace Sahl Hasheesh or similar ★★★★★, two-night stay

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Day 6 Hurghada → Cairo [Khalili Market]

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In Cairo, wealth and poverty, grandeur and desolation, modernity and classical religion coexist, all presented to you without any concealment. You can see the dense Islamic architecture as well as the ancient heritage sites scattered throughout the city.

After breakfast, we will fly back to Cairo, which will be a more comfortable experience and avoid the fatigue of traveling.

Upon arrival, head to Souk el-Khalili to experience a unique take on the Egyptian street life. For Egyptians, the long evenings are just the beginning of nightlife. Locals boast that the Café Faisalwi, even more representative of Cairo than the pyramids, has been packed every day since 1773, except during Ramadan. This old, mirrored cafe once inspired a regular, Nobel Prize winner Naguib Mahfouz, to write his world-shaking trilogy.


Hotel Presentation | 5-star Hotels in Cairo: Fairmont Nile City Hotel/ Marriott Cairo/ InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar ★★★★★

Optional Upgrade | Marriott Mena House ★★★★★ (Limited availability, upgrade fee not included)

The only hotel within the Giza Pyramids complex, this wonder of the world is right before your eyes. It is also the venue for the Cairo Declaration and is managed by Marriott. Walking around the 240-acre garden oasis, just a hundred meters away is the "Giza Pyramids", known as the first of the Seven Wonders of the World.

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Day 7 Cairo [Tomb Raider: Giza Pyramids + Pyramid of Khufu + Grand Egyptian Museum]

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In the morning, we'll enjoy a buffet breakfast with a view of the pyramids, a rare glimpse into one of the Seven Wonders of the World. We'll then proceed to the Giza Pyramids (including the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the mysterious Sphinx), one of the Seven Wonders of the World and a cherished destination for many travelers. Around 3000 BC, the unified ancient Egyptian state was established. Afterward, Yeshebang will offer a specially arranged lunch with a view of the pyramids, not at a typical restaurant, but at one of the seven best restaurants on the list. Enjoy lunch from a pharaoh's perspective.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Egyptian Civilization (you can choose one of the two), where we will visit the Royal Mummy Room and learn about the mummies' past and present lives.


Hotel Presentation | 5-star Hotels in Cairo: Fairmont Nile City Hotel/ Marriott Cairo/ InterContinental Cairo Semiramis or similar ★★★★★

Optional Upgrade | Marriott Mena House ★★★★★ (Limited availability, upgrade fee not included)

The only hotel within the Giza Pyramids complex, this wonder of the world is right before your eyes. It is also the venue for the Cairo Declaration and is managed by Marriott. Walking around the 240-acre garden oasis, just a hundred meters away is the "Giza Pyramids", known as the first of the Seven Wonders of the World.

D8

Day 8 Cairo → Disbandment

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丨Farewell on the disbanding day/Looking forward to seeing you again

Today is the day of disbanding. We will transfer you to Cairo International Airport according to your flight time. If you are staying in Cairo, we will transfer you to your hotel.

  • Climate and Clothing: Although located in Africa, Egypt's average daily temperature is not high due to the significant temperature swings between morning and evening. It has a Mediterranean climate with distinct seasons. Summer runs from May to October, and autumn runs from November to April. In mid-November, daytime temperatures are around 25°C (85°F) and nighttime temperatures are around 15°C (61°F). The Mediterranean and Red Sea coasts, influenced by a humid maritime climate, have a relatively moderate daily temperature swing. As you head south, closer to the desert, the climate becomes drier, with hotter days and cooler nights. Therefore, pack warmer clothing in addition to your summer clothes. Tour buses, restaurants, and hotels are all air-conditioned in the summer, so please be sure to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when exploring outdoors. Note: Short, thin, transparent, or revealing clothing is prohibited in Egypt. While Egypt is a relatively open and welcoming country, it's important to note that wearing tank tops, shorts, or miniskirts is strictly prohibited in mosques.

  • Language: While Arabic is Egypt's official language, English and French are widely spoken, especially in tourist cities. German, Italian, and even Russian are also common in many hotels along the Red Sea coast. In recent years, the number of people learning Chinese has increased significantly, with five universities now offering Chinese language departments.

  • Internet: The Internet coverage in Egypt is not very good. Wi-Fi is only available in some cafes and restaurants, and hotels charge for Internet access.

  • Cost of Living: The Egyptian currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP). The exchange rate between the Chinese Yuan and the Egyptian Pound is approximately 1:1.148 (as of February 2014), meaning that 1 RMB is equivalent to approximately 1.148 EGP. Compared to other Arab countries in the Middle East, Egypt is much more affordable. The cost of living in Cairo and some other popular tourist cities is comparable to that of second-tier cities in China. Resorts around the Red Sea are more expensive. Prices are relatively lower in the oasis towns in the south and north.

  • Power supply: All rooms have a 220V voltage. Outlets are European-standard, two-way round plugs, so please bring a plug adapter. Also, some lights in Egyptian hotels are not controlled by switches but are plugged directly into wall sockets, which significantly increases the number of outlets available. Therefore, please bring a power strip that can charge various devices, including camera batteries, mobile phone batteries, tablets, water heaters, and electric mosquito coils.

  • Time difference: Egypt's standard time is six hours behind China's. When it's 12:00 noon in China, it's 6:00 a.m. in Egypt. Egypt uses daylight saving time from April to September, shortening the time by one hour to a five-hour time difference.

  • Customs and Taboos: Islam has a profound influence in Egypt, with numerous religious rules and regulations. Therefore, tourists must understand local customs and respect Muslim religious practices. 1. Right is better than left. Egyptians (and Muslims in general) believe that "right is better than left." Right is considered auspicious, and actions should begin with the right hand and right foot. Shaking hands, dining, and handing things over must be done with the right hand. Therefore, when interacting with Egyptians, it is imperative to shake hands and receive things with the right hand. Using the left hand to shake hands or hand over something is considered extremely impolite and even insulting.

Egypt is located between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. Its northeastern African territory includes the Sinai Peninsula at the southwestern tip of Asia, straddling both Asia and Africa. It covers an area of ​​1.02 million square kilometers, 96% of which is desert. Egypt's coastline stretches 2,700 kilometers. The Nile River runs through the country from north to south. Mount Shahib Banat, its highest peak, rises 2,187 meters. Cairo is the capital. Egypt has a population of 65.98 million, predominantly Muslim. Islam is the state religion, with 87% of the Arab population practicing Islam, 1.8% of the Copts practicing Christianity, and approximately 250,000 members of other Christian communities, including Greek Orthodox and Catholic. There is also a small Jewish population. Arabic is the official language, with English and French being the most widely spoken language among the middle and upper classes. Egypt, one of the four ancient civilizations, boasts numerous breathtaking monuments, including pyramids, mummies, and the Sphinx. It also boasts a beautiful Red Sea coastline and the majestic Aswan Dam. Egypt, a unified slave state, emerged over 3,200 BC and cultivated a splendid ancient civilization. After the 6th century BC, Egypt was ruled by foreign invaders for over 2,000 years, before being occupied by the British in 1882. It gained independence in 1922, established the Republic of Egypt in 1953, and changed its name to the Arab Republic of Egypt in 1971. Egypt is a destination for historical exploration. Along the beautiful Nile River, the ancient Egyptians left behind magnificent pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and numerous magnificent ancient temples, offering a journey through history.

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