Crossing 5,000 Years! Full Experience of Desert, Sea & Temples

One Week to Experience Four Ancient Civilizations + Red Sea Diving + Desert Hot Air Balloon
Self-guided Trip Tested Safe & Budget-Friendly (With Anti-Scam Guide)

✈️ Itinerary Breakdown:
D1 Cairo Marathon
▪️ 8:00 Head straight to Pyramids after landing (avoid tour groups)
▪️ Hidden photo spot: Khufu Restaurant terrace for panoramic views
▪️ Khan el-Khalili bargaining formula: Quote ÷3 then subtract 20%

D2 Aswan Slow Living
✈️ Flight tip: Book 3 days in advance for cheapest deals!
▪️ Philae Temple optional (we chose to chill)

D3 Luxor Highlights
🛕 Karnak Temple:
- Best light & shadows in afternoon (14:00-16:00)
- Only hire guides with official work badges
⛵ Felucca Sunset:
- 400 EGP for private boat (includes Egyptian tea)

D4 Valley of the Kings Wonders
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Bonus:
- First flight catches sunrise illuminating temple complex
- Bargain down to $50/person is possible!
⚰️ Must-see Tombs:
- KV9 Ramesses VI (extra 100 EGP totally worth it)

D5 Red Sea Adventure
🐬 Dolphin Chasing Tips:
- Choose small speedboats (big boats can't keep up)
- Bring your own snorkeling mask for hygiene

⚠️ Anti-Scam Guide:
1️⃣ Pyramids: Reject all "free" photo helpers
2️⃣ Only accept government-certified guides
3️⃣ Prepare enough $1 bills (even toilets require tips)

🍜 Food Recommendations:
▪️ Cairo: Sabaya Chinese (amazing boiled fish)
▪️ Luxor: Jasmine Thai (authentic tom yum)