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I went there in 2000 and would strongly suggest (if you are already not planning on doing so) to go with a tour group. If you go through a company like globus they book all your transportation and you get an egyptologist as a guide and they can give you a ton of information. Plus you will just get to see more and spend less money. If you go alone you will see some cool stuff, but it could turn out to be a major headache.
That said highlights include:
-Pyramids. See the Giza pyramaids and the step pyramid in Memphis.
-Spinx. this is right by the Giza pyramids and is a must see.
-The museum in Cairo. It is huge and doesn't have AC so you will sweat your balls off, but you get to see Tuts treasure and a ton of amazing stuff.
- Karnak temple. This is further south in Luxor but is amazing and awe inspiring.
- Valley of the kings. This is where the pharaohs are buried. It is hot (was around 115 the day I was there) and crowded. Get there early and take plenty of water.
- Abu Simbal. This is a kick ass monument way in the southern part of the country.
While in Cairo I also suggest Cario tower (a huge tower in down town Cairo that lets you see the whole city) and the phoronic gardens.
Like I say, if you have the time take two weeks, use a tour company and you will have the time of your life. You will walk a lot, sweat a lot and see and eat some interesting things, but it will change your life.
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