Yes, you read that right! I just returned from an incredible 13-day, 11-night trip to Egypt, and it cost only 4,000 MYR (excluding airfare). Here’s a quick rundown of my Egypt travel guide, with more detailed posts to follow.
Egypt: An Affordable Bucket List Destination
Egypt is a fantastic destination where you can experience so much for so little. Here’s how I did it:
Itinerary (Not Just for the Adventurous!):
- Day 1: 🇲🇾✈️🇪🇬 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
- Day 2: Enjoy the hotel terrace view of the Pyramids ➡️ Visit the Cave Church ➡️ Explore Khan El Khalili Market
- Day 3: Tour the Great Pyramid of Giza and Khafre’s Pyramid ➡️ Camel ride in front of the Pyramids ➡️ Visit the Sphinx ➡️ Explore the Egyptian Museum
- Day 4: Cairo✈️Aswan ➡️ Visit Nubian Village ➡️ Sunset on a Nile felucca
- Day 5: Day trip to Abu Simbel Temples
- Day 6: Visit Philae Temple ➡️ Aswan🚗Luxor
- Day 7: Early morning hot air balloon ride ➡️ Visit Karnak Temple ➡️ Luxor Temple ➡️ Explore Luxor’s East Bank
- Day 8: Visit Medinet Habu ➡️ Valley of the Kings
- Day 9: Luxor🚗Hurghada ➡️ Relax at Pickalbatros Citadel Resort
- Day 10: Scuba diving in the Red Sea🤿, swim with dolphins
- Day 11: ATV adventure in the Sahara Desert ➡️ Marina ➡️ Seafood market
- Day 12: Relax and pack ➡️ Hurghada✈️Cairo ➡️ 🇪🇬✈️🇲🇾
Preparation Tips for Your Egypt Adventure
- Currency Exchange: Exchange your money for USD in Malaysia. Once you arrive in Egypt, convert some of it to Egyptian Pounds at the airport.
- Internet & Connectivity: I used Roamingman, which provided 10GB/day with fast speeds and a 12-hour battery life.
Stay tuned for more detailed guides and tips on how to make the most of your budget travel to Egypt!
