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16 Days of Adventure in Sharm el Sheikh and Cairo

Mohamed Abdel Monem

Mohamed Abdel Monem

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the stunning landscapes of Sharm el Sheikh and the vibrant streets of Cairo. Discover ancient marvels, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of Egypt.

Trip to Sharm el Sheikh

Day 1Seafood Delights and Nightlife in Naama Bay
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$94

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$ 1

Рыбный Ресторан
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
30 - 36 min

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Naama Bay
Shops, restaurants & night clubs surround this bay with coral reefs, a popular resort destination.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Pedestrian Rd Neama Bay
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
19 - 28 min

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Cleo Park
Ancient Egypt–themed aquatic park with multiple waterslides, wave pools, a lazy river & kid's area.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$30
21 - 32 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
Day 2Oasis Adventure and Heavenly Cathedral
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$73

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$ 2

Badaweya (واحة بدويه)
واحة بدوية .. مشويات وأكلات عربية
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
8 - 10 min

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Bobos Water Sports
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$20
543 - 652 min

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The Heavenly Cathedral
Contemporary Coptic place of worship with rectangular towers & frescoes & murals of biblical scenes.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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Садыки Кафе
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$16
26 - 39 min

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El Fanar Beach
Diving & snorkelling spot in a seascape of dunes, craggy rocks & coral reefs, with an admission fee.
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
Day 3Snorkeling in Ras Mohamed and Crocodile Show
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$82

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$ 2

Ras Mohamed Nature Reserve
Red Sea nature area with protected coral reefs for diving & snorkeling, plus beaches & mangroves.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
36 - 44 min

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Old Market Sharm el Sheikh
Modernized Old Town souk around Al-Sahaba Mosque, known for spices, perfumes, clothes & street food.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Crocodile Show Sharm
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 4Mosque Hopping and Beachside Bliss
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$85

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$ 2

Рыбный Ресторан
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
29 - 35 min

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Mustafa Mosque
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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VIVA Beach & Restaurant
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$26
13 - 16 min

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Peace Square
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Falcon Adventure
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Еда
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 5Island Excursion and Hiking in Jabal Mousa
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$43

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$ 1

U Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
23 - 28 min

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Pharaoh's Island
Tiny Gulf of Aqaba island with the medieval Salah El Din Citadel & offshore reefs for snorkeling.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
143 - 172 min

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Jabal Mousa
Mountainous nature reserve renowned for its biodiversity, with some archaeological ruins.
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
Day 6Beachside Dining and Cocktails at Sunset
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$50

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
7 - 10 min

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Sunny Beach
Happening resort beach with nightlife & attractions like a go-kart track & waterslides.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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An-Mari Pizza Restaurant & Cocktails
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
10 - 15 min

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Steakhouse "Staropramen"
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 7Nature Reserve Exploration and Monastery Visit
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$41

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$ 1

Рыбный Ресторан
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
36 - 44 min

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Nabq Nature Reserve
Marine reserve with fragile desert areas, mangrove stands & protected coral reefs.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
192 - 231 min

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Saint Catherine's Monastery
Greek Orthodox monastery with a library holding ancient manuscripts, a church with icons & a garden.
12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
Day 8Safari Adventure and Lebanese Delights
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$119

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$ 2

Рыбный Ресторан
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
28 - 34 min

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El Sherif Safari
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$63
21 - 26 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
13 - 16 min

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Ливанский Ресторан
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $1221 In total

Activities & Food:$1204
Transport:$17

Trip to Cairo

Day 1Seafood Delights and Nightlife in Naama Bay
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$75

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$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
16 - 23 min

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Baron Empain Palace
Stately & abandoned Indian Hindu temple featuring a carved wooden spiral staircase & gardens.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
17 - 21 min

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Al-Azhar Park
Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$4
17 - 26 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$26
3 - 4 min

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موال
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
Day 2Oasis Adventure and Heavenly Cathedral
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$48

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$ 1

صالون الشاي
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
19 - 23 min

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Khan el-Khalili
Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Mosque of Sultan al-Muayyad Shaykh
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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موال
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$16
12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 3Snorkeling in Ras Mohamed and Crocodile Show
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$54

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$ 2

الرواق المغربي
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
21 - 26 min

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Bab al-Futuh
Landmark city gate built in 1087, with 2 round towers & elaborately carved geometric motifs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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The Hanging Church
Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$26
Day 4Mosque Hopping and Beachside Bliss
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$54

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
29 - 35 min

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Al-Azhar Mosque
Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Bab Zuweila
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 5Island Excursion and Hiking in Jabal Mousa
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$69

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$ 2

صالون الشاي
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
18 - 22 min

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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
12 - 17 min

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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$24
9 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
Day 6Beachside Dining and Cocktails at Sunset
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$83

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$ 2

صالون الشاي
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
20 - 24 min

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قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
11 - 14 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 7Nature Reserve Exploration and Monastery Visit
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$118

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$ 2

الصياد
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
11 - 14 min

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Giza Plateau
Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
39 - 47 min

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$12
24 - 35 min

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مهراني
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$22
8 - 11 min

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مطعم خل خال النيل
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 8Safari Adventure and Lebanese Delights
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$119

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$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
20 - 24 min

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Pharaonic Village
Living museum of Egyptian history, with replicas of an ancient village & the tomb of Tutankhamen.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
45 - 54 min

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Pyramid of Djoser
The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
30 - 36 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$22
34 - 41 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $1221 In total

Activities & Food:$1204
Transport:$17