Road Trip Highlights
Egypt
Car
14 days
2120 km
- Standing before the enigmatic Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza.
- Experiencing the warm hospitality of the Nubian village locals.
- Paying homage at Queen Hatshepsut’s unique temple in Luxor.
- Snorkeling among vibrant fish and intricate coral in the Red Sea.
- Reflecting on the journey while driving through the desert back to Cairo.
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Yousuf Asmal
South Africa
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| Activities | Kms | Stay | |
| Day 1-2 | Arrive in Cairo, stay 2 nights Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo. Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Visit the Egyptian Museum and try the national dish, Koshary. Experience Cairo's nightlife. | 21 | Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo |
| Day 3-4 | Drive from Cairo to Aswan. Visit the Philae Temple and stay in the Nubian village on the Nile River. Stay 2 nights at Aswan Nubian House. | 1000 | Aswan Nubian House |
| Day 5-6 | Drive from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's temple, and Luxor Temples. Enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile. Stay at Steigenberger Resort Achti for 2 nights. | 280 | Steigenberger Resort Achti |
| Day 7-10 | Drive from Luxor to Hurghada. Snorkel and dive in the Red Sea. Stay 3 nights at Hurghada Long Beach Resort. | 320 | Hurghada Long Beach Resort |
| Day 11-14 | Drive from Hurghada back to Cairo. Visit mosques, try street food, and reflect on the journey. Return the hired vehicle. | 500 | Cairo International Airport |
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