2. Generally, EgyptAir from Guangzhou to Egypt is cheaper, and it is a direct flight. The price is simple. Search international air tickets online and you will know the price. Ctrip has international air tickets.
3. The consumption in Egypt is not high, and the most expensive thing is accommodation. Tickets for scenic spots are quite cheap, unlike hundreds or tens of dollars in China. Stay one night to see what grade! Prices vary, so it's best to go to the online international reservation website.
4. How to exchange RMB for Egyptian pound is cost-effective: the ratio with RMB is basically around 1: 1.4, but in Egypt, the US dollar is hard currency, and basically all stores accept US dollars, but supermarkets don't. And the smallest dollar bills are 1 dollar, which is really not cost-effective. There is an automatic money changer in front of the bank of Egypt, which can be used. This ratio is the most cost-effective, higher than that of the airport. You can ask the doorman how to use it and give him a dollar tip (Egypt is a tipping kingdom, others will not serve you for no reason, as long as others serve you, please tip, generally 1 dollar is enough).
Personally, I think Luxor and Aswan, Cairo and the Red Sea must go. It's very worth seeing. It's best to play near Cairo. It's not good to sit on the sleeper of a foreigner's tourist train for one night (buying tickets through a travel agency), but the interior is good. After arriving in Luxor, I will fly to Aswan, then go to the Red Sea, finally return to Cairo, and then return home. This will take about 13 days.
What to pay attention to: national taboos.
There are many gadgets in Egypt. You can buy some back. Essence and papyrus paintings are very cheap. You must bargain and chop hard. The price is too high. Don't buy it in the market in Cairo. The price is particularly high, but it is famous.
In fact, it is quite easy to use cash in Egypt, so there is no need to use a credit card. After all, the handling fee is high, and the public security there is good, because there are many tourist policemen who specialize in protecting tourists (wearing white police uniforms), so you don't need too much. /kloc-you can buy a lot of things around 0/0000. The price is not high, and it is much more expensive for ordinary tourists than for locals, but there is nothing they can do. Be sure to bring cool oil, that is, a small round box of 3 yuan. It is very popular and can replace tipping. This can save a lot of money. Bring more pens. I don't know why they always ask me for a pen. Big scarf, sun umbrella and sunscreen, that's a must. Everything else is something you often bring when traveling, nothing special to bring!
Don't bring anything too hot, and you are not allowed to use it. If you want to bring an electric kettle, you must bring a power adapter, because it is completely different from China.
It's hard to say how much it costs for a person to travel to Egypt, mainly depending on which tour route you choose (depth tour or sightseeing tour) and what events you play (the acousto-optic performance at the pyramid at night 100 RMB or more, the belly dance at the Nile at night 200-300 RMB, and sailing 100 RMB or more). Generally, four to six people stay on a sailboat and cruise ship for two to three nights, including three meals. When you arrive at the coastal scenic spots, stop the boat for tourists to visit. A good cruise ship has a swimming pool, and the room is usually a double room. The price depends on the luxury of the cruise ship. Usually it's 2000 RMB, and hot air balloons are very expensive. You have to get up at 4 a.m. and arrive at Imperial Valley at 5 a.m., and it will cost thousands of dollars. Diving in the Red Sea, driving an off-road vehicle in the desert, and going to the Bedouin tribe to watch the sunset cost about 300-400 RMB. I recommend pyramid acousto-optic performance, cruise along the Nile, and camel riding in the desert by off-road vehicle, which is cost-effective.
Generally speaking, the cheapest route is a tour around Cairo (including the pyramids of Giza, Sakala, Cairo Museum and Memphis), plus Alexandria. Plus the air ticket, it's about 8000-9000.
2. Popular routes with affordable prices include: around Cairo, take a bus from Cairo to Alexandria, take a train to Luxor to visit Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings, and then take a bus to Aswan area to see Aswan Dam, unfinished obelisk and Philae Temple. Plus the air ticket, it's about10000-11000.
3. The more expensive but classic route is: Cairo-Alexandria (I personally don't like Alexandria, so I don't recommend it)-Cairo-and then take a train to Aswan to visit the dam and the Temple of Philae, as well as the unfinished obelisk-take a boat trip on Aswan to visit the remaining temples along the Nile-the cruise ship will reach Luxor, then go to Luxor-and then return to Cairo by train or car. The cost is 12000- 13000. Taking a cruise to enjoy the scenery along the Nile River in Egypt is the most distinctive trip, which is highly recommended by individuals.
4. Deep tour: Add abu simbel temple on the basis of the third route (after arriving in Aswan, go by plane. This route has fewer flights and is more expensive, so it needs to be booked in advance in the peak season. Self-driving must be accompanied by armed military vehicles, and it is difficult for individuals to go without group tours. Take a bus from Luxor or Cairo to Hurghada, a tourist city in Egypt's Red Sea. It's so beautiful here, I like it. By the way, you can go to the desert sports car, ride a camel in the Bedouin tribe and watch the desert sunset. Cost 15000- 16000
Because you go alone, you may spend more money than a few people, mainly for travel expenses. It is suggested that you bring more money when you go and get ready. Also, sometimes if you are lucky, you will encounter very cheap air tickets. You should pay more attention to this aspect and save money. Egypt's exquisite papyrus paintings and copperplate prints, as well as perfume bottles, have all increased in price in recent years. Statues are cheaper, but heavier.
I posted the following information to others before, which may also be helpful for your trip, so I posted it here for you to see.
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Egypt, my favorite country, has been there twice, which is really good. According to my experience, I recommend you to go to Cairo, Memphis, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. I can go to Alexandria sometime, but I don't like this city very much. Play around Cairo first, including Memphis; Then take the train from Cairo to Luxor, and visit Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. In the morning, you can also take a hot air balloon overlooking the Valley of the Kings, but you have to get up early. The hot air balloon takes off at about 5 o'clock. Luxor takes a boat to Aswan, where you can enjoy the coastal scenery. The ship stops at each scenic spot for a period of time for tourists to play. Aswan saw the dam and visited the Temple of Philae. Then take a bus or plane from Aswan to Abu Simpo Temple. Visit abu simbel temple and fly back to Cairo. When you have time, you can go to Hurghada, a tourist city in the Red Sea in Egypt, which is beautiful. You can also go to the desert sports car, ride a camel in the Bedouin tribe and watch the desert sunset. Self-help tour should pay attention to safety, bargain when shopping, and don't be eaten by Egyptian hooligans in khalili market, hehe. Egyptian papyrus paintings, copperplate prints, snowflake statues and photo frames are all beautiful. If you can carry them, buy more beautiful things.
Tip: Egyptians are used to tipping, so as long as they help you, or take a photo with you, help you with your bag, open the door, or even give you a piece of toilet paper, they will naturally spend money, ranging from 3 Egyptian pounds to 10 Egyptian pounds. If you want to save a little tip, buy more essential balm from China as their consumption. For Egyptians, it is more pleasant than accepting consumption, because Egyptians love to eat essential balm from China. When they see people in China rubbing their temples, they ask if they have essential balm. If you send them essential balm, they will provide you with many things. Last time, my tour guide brought 50 bottles of essential balm, and it actually arrived.
Tip: Now the Cairo Museum has banned photography and video recording, so it may be a pity for you. But the exhibits inside are really good.
Tip: Egypt has many exquisite stamps with high technical value. They are all photos of Egyptian monuments and cultural relics, which are worth collecting and cheap. You can buy some if you like.
1. Five-year personal passport
2. Visa: The Egyptian Embassy in China stipulates that "individual tourist visa depends on individual circumstances". It is not difficult to get an Egyptian visa. Go to the embassy with your passport, ID card, household registration book, two photos, air ticket reservation form and a letter from your work unit (stating your position, income, holidays, etc.). ). You may also need to show a certificate of time deposit, a copy of business license, and so on. The Egyptian Embassy is located at No.2 Ritan East Road, Beijing, and its telephone number is 6532 1825.
The best time to travel to Egypt is from June 10 to the beginning of May of the following year. Wearing a sweater in Egypt during the Spring Festival is enough to keep out the cold.
4. Route: At present, there are no direct flights to Egypt in China, and most of them transfer to Egypt in Singapore (Singapore Airlines), Istanbul (Turkish Airlines) or Europe. It is best not to choose Israel to transfer, and it is best not to apply for an Egyptian visa with an Israeli visa passport.
Hotels and travel agencies in Egypt generally accept credit cards, but they can enjoy more favorable prices by paying cash in travel agencies.
6. The time difference between Egypt and China in winter is 6 hours; Tap water cannot be drunk directly, and the hotel does not provide boiled water; You can bring an electric cup. Once you can't get used to Egyptian food, you can cook instant noodles to satisfy your hunger. You can take a bottle of mineral water when you go out, such as "Siwa" mineral water collected in the desert oasis, Nestle mineral water here, and a bottle made by Pepsi.
7. The service industry in Egypt accepts tips more commonly than in Europe, but tips don't need too much. It is suggested that when in Rome, do as the Romans do, because our "class brothers" in Egypt have no salary or are very low, and live on tips; One or two angstrom pounds is enough for general service. Bring some cool oil and essential oil as gifts to your Egyptian friends who have helped you. Cool oil and essential oil are small gifts that Egyptians like very much.
8. The English level of Egyptians is higher than that of China, and taxi drivers generally know elementary English, so there is no need to worry about language communication. You can also prepare an atlas of Egypt and indicate your destination with photos of scenic spots.