8-Day Egypt Tour During Winter Break: Explore the Charm of a Mysterious Ancient Kingdom
Winter break is here! Explore the mysteries of Egypt with this 8-day travel guide! Pyramids, deserts, camels—we've got it all! Save this post and start planning your exotic adventure!
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Egypt, located in northeastern Africa, spans both Asia and Africa. It boasts a long and rich history, with the pyramids 🏰 standing as testaments to ancient Egyptian civilization, earning it the nickname "Land of the Pyramids." Come to Egypt and experience the mystery and charm of millennia past!
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🌟 Itinerary Overview: 🌟
D1: Chongqing Meetup
📍 Starting point: Chongqing. Prepare for departure; the adventure is about to begin!
D2: Pompey's Pillar - Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Montaza Palace
🏛️ Uncover the ancient legends of Pompey's Pillar, delve into the sea of knowledge at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and admire the elegance of Montaza Palace.
D3: Egyptian Museum - Giza Pyramid Complex - Sphinx - Grand Egyptian Museum
🏺 Journey through thousands of years and explore the treasures within the Egyptian Museum. Feel the weight of history at the Giza Pyramid Complex, gaze into the eyes of the Sphinx, and decipher its enigmatic secrets. The Grand Egyptian Museum: a fusion of old and new.
D4: Cairo - Hurghada (Red Sea), Free Time in Hurghada
🌊 Fly from Cairo to Hurghada, a coastal city on the Red Sea. Enjoy the sun, sand, and free time to explore as you please.
D5: Hurghada (Red Sea), Full Day of Free Time
🏖️ Leisurely time by the Red Sea. Enjoy a full day of free time, whether diving, strolling along the beach, or simply relaxing.
D6: Luxor Temple - Karnak Temple
🛕 Visit Luxor Temple and immerse yourself in the religious atmosphere of ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple: discover the mystical power within the forest of pillars.
D7: Hanging Church - Sadat Tomb - Khan el-Khalili - Saladin Citadel
💒 Marvel at the Hanging Church, experience the tranquility of the Sadat Tomb, explore the bustling Khan el-Khalili market, and admire the grandeur of the Saladin Citadel.
D8: Doha - Chongqing
🛫 Depart from Doha, filled with memories, and conclude your Egyptian journey with a safe arrival back in Chongqing.
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Must-See Attractions:
🏛️ Egyptian Museum: Home to numerous ancient Egyptian historical artifacts and mummies, it's like a time capsule, transporting you through millennia of history.
🏰 Giza Pyramid Complex: Stand before one of the Seven Wonders of the World and feel the mystery and depth of the tomb within the Great Pyramid of Giza, as if hearing echoes from ancient times.
🌶️ Khan el-Khalili: Wander through this vibrant Arabian market, where the air is filled with the aroma of spices and a dazzling array of handicrafts awaits.
🏞️ Saladin Citadel: Admire the majestic Ottoman-style architecture and feel the weight of history and the passage of time.
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Some Tips:
- Souvenir Prices: Egyptian souvenirs like appliqués and date cookies are affordable, and don't miss out on the fruit tea and chewing gum! 🛍️
- Visa Information: A visa is required to travel to Egypt. An e-visa is a convenient and quick option. 📖
- February Climate: Egypt in February offers pleasant weather, with warm and comfortable days, perfect for exploring. ☀️
- Popular Cities: Cairo, Hurghada, Aswan, and other cities are popular with tourists—don't miss them! 🌇
- Travel Preparations: Pack sunscreen, a sun hat, and light, breathable clothing to enjoy your trip! 🎒
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Embark on an Egyptian journey, where mystery and history intertwine, waiting for you to explore. Remember to like and save this post to plan your dream trip!
Montazza Palace, also known as the "Egyptian Summer Palace", "Montazza Palace Garden", "Montazza Garden", "Farouk Palace", etc., is the palace of the last king of Egypt Farouk, it is located in a vast scenic area at the eastern end of Alexandria. Overlooking the secluded beach, surrounded by date palm trees and gardens, the palace blends Florence and Turkish style and is now the State Guesthouse of Egypt. Montaza Palace was a summer retreat for the royal family until 1952. Now the seaside is open to tourists and anglers, and the palace is not open to the public. Montaza Palace Park is the best place for greening in Alexandria, with a large area. This is a good place for Egyptian families to go out for a picnic, and it is also a romantic choice for couples to fall in love together.
Montazza Palace is the famous summer palace, but also a resort for the emperors of all ages. The preserved buildings are very intact and you can see the unique historical characteristics of Egypt. This place cannot be visited internally and looked at the nearby buildings from the outside.
It’s not Christmas yet, I want to talk about my recent three-year Christmas trip, and let’s not mention it from Christmas 2017. In fact, in 2016, it was decided that every Christmas will no longer go to Europe and the United States, because most of the European and American countries are Christian countries every Christmas to the New Year. It can be said that the most important time of the year. If you want to feel the pure Christmas atmosphere, everyone will be the first in Europe and the United States. I was the same 16 years ago! Maybe people will have aesthetic fatigue, I now have serious aesthetic fatigue for Europe no matter what the north, west, south, north and south, and north, in fact, when you have traveled all over and summed up in addition to some natural scenery in northern Europe, east, south, west, central Europe, including the Balkan countries, human landscape and historical origin There are two places, one is Italy (the ancient Roman Empire) and the other is Turkey (the Ottoman Empire), you see many European countries still have the name of the old Turkish street (such as Sarajevo, the capital of BiH)! What should I do if I am tired of aesthetics? Let's change places? So I decided to transfer to the Middle East and Africa from 16 years ago, hahaha! In fact, many people will want to go to the Middle East countries for Christmas. It's not bullshit. What Christmas is most Islamic countries in the Middle East? ! Yes, but really came to find that every country is really different in the attitude to Christmas! Some open and some conservative! Let’s talk about Egypt first. Christmas 2017 is not my first time in Egypt. I am afraid that the most impressive friends who have been here are not the pyramids and the Nile but the dirty and messy urban environment. In fact, you can feel that you have come more than Cairo. It’s okay. For example, my favorite city on the Mediterranean side of Alexandria, where two of the seven wonders of the world are located, Alexandria Lighthouse and Library (of course, thousands of years have passed away). Maybe I have a special complex on the Mediterranean, no matter which country Mediterranean city I love it! Friends who have been to Alexandria must have been to the Montaza Palace Garden (commonly known as the Summer Palace), and I was just like you before taking pictures in the garden, because the palace has been changed to the presidential palace since the Mubarak period! Fortunately, we were authorized by the Alexandria Tourism Bureau to enter (now still the summer palace of Egypt's current president, Sisi). Unfortunately, we can only watch and not take pictures. Here I have to expose myself to the short children, which may also be the bad fault of many Chinese. That is, people didn’t let me take pictures or I took two sneak shots in the hall just entering. I solemnly apologize here. That impulse is not because of quality but because of the Christmas atmosphere. After all, I came to the appointment for Christmas. I was still basking in the sun on the red beach in Hergada a few days ago. , What am I doing all the way to Alexander, hahaha! Everyone should look at the photos and my first impression. This layout is almost like my primary school class meeting, haha! But I am still very touched that a backward country, a country where Islam is supreme, is great for us foreigners to do this on Christmas Day, and I still thank them today!
Trees, lawns, pigeons, fountains, sculptures, magnificent Russian-style buildings, the art world is a classic art museum in the open air. It is worth watching and taking pictures. Three hundred years ago, Peter the Great personally participated in the design, using the huge artificial lake, the drop water, and completed the construction of the fountain in the summer palace garden. The whole summer palace is divided into the garden (romantic style) and the garden (Russian style).
It is the summer palace of the royals, and the heads of state visit Egypt to stay here (not at the ministerial level). The palace is located in an Italian-style large garden, with large jujube forests. The palace is not open to the public. Tourists can only visit the trestle bridge and gardens close to the sea... The sea view room on the side is only 30-40 square meters. It costs three or four million pounds, which is the most expensive price.
It is the summer palace of the royals, and the heads of state visit Egypt to stay here (not at the ministerial level). The palace is located in an Italian-style large garden, with large jujube forests. The palace is not open to the public. Tourists can only visit the trestle bridge and gardens close to the sea... The sea view room on the side is only 30-40 square meters. It costs three or four million pounds, which is the most expensive price.
The summer palace of the last emperor of Egypt is now not allowed in the presidential palace, but it is just taking pictures in the outer garden. Seeing the Mediterranean seaside villa in front, the view is wide and the scenery is beautiful. I don't know why there are so many stray cats here.