Egypt Amazing Tour: From Cairo to Saqqara, Explore the Sacred Energy of Ancient Civilizations
Set foot on Egyptian soil
Egypt, a land full of mystery and sacred energy, has always been my dream travel destination. This trip not only allowed me to witness the magnificence of the pyramids with my own eyes, but my life also took a qualitative leap after returning from Egypt!
Taiwan to Egypt Saudi Arabia Transit
If you are looking for cheap flights from Taiwan to Egypt, Saudi Arabian Airlines is a good choice. We flew from Kuala Lumpur and transferred at Jeddah Airport in Saudi Arabia. The whole journey took only 11 hours (excluding the airfare from Taiwan to Malaysia), and the round-trip ticket cost more than NT$20,000. Compared to my colleague's flight to Japan which costs 50,000 or 60,000 yuan, I really think going to Egypt is worth it!
Before preparing for the flight, a Muslim prayer was played on the plane. Since I couldn't understand it at first, it made the whole journey even more mysterious.
Saudi Arabia Transit Experience
During the 3-hour transfer at Jeddah Airport, we seemed to have entered a world of luxury. The airport's design is full of modernity, allowing people to feel the wealth and cultural charm of Saudi Arabia. This is not only a transfer station, but also an amazing tourist attraction.
Arabia has therefore become my next travel destination!
Convenience of Malaysian nationality
Since my nationality is Malaysian, I don’t need a visa to fly to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, which makes our journey more convenient. If you are also a Malaysian, you might want to consider this route to start your trip to Egypt!
Recommended accommodation in Cairo
We found a local tour guide on FB, the super simple Mena. They didn't even collect the deposit, and only charged us when our journey was almost over. They really weren't afraid that we would run away, it was all based on trust! What people say on the Internet is that all Egyptians are "bad people", but that's not the case at all!
Our first impression of Egypt was that the entire airport operated very slowly. We waited for almost an hour before we got our luggage. As soon as we exited the airport, Mena was already waiting for us.
We checked in to the hotel in downtown Cairo, took a rest, and then headed to our first stop in Egypt - Khalili Market!
I recommend our hotel in Cairo (introduced in the video~), the proprietress was super friendly, the rooms were European style, and there was a hearty free breakfast (but the bread was cold 😂). It was quite comfortable overall, and the location was good, very close to Khalili Market. However, it is not recommended to walk here, because you will pass a local market on the way, which is super crowded. And as one of the few Asians, no matter how you dress, you will attract the attention of local people. So it is recommended to take a ride in Egypt as much as possible! It can be used by DiDi and Uber, and the payment can be deducted online, so there is no need to pay with cash, which saves a lot of trouble.
Victory of Downtown Hotel 👉Book a room here
Souq Khalili - Feeling the blessing of the law of attraction
In the afternoon, we came to the famous Khan el-Khalili, which is full of Middle Eastern style. Walking on the street, I really felt like a princess traveling through the ancient Arab world. It was so beautiful that it was shocking!
At Souk Khalili, we experienced the power of the law of attraction! There was a restaurant we really wanted to go to, Saheb El Sa'ada. While we were immersed in the beauty of the Arab world and had not deliberately looked for a restaurant, suddenly someone on the roadside came with a menu to promote his restaurant and said that we could go into the restaurant to take a look and sit down to eat if we liked it. Looking closely, isn’t this the restaurant we really want to eat at!
The core of the law of attraction: After determining the goal, let go of the desire to grasp the results, do not force it, enjoy the present, and even forget the goal, and the goal will appear inadvertently.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have time to go to the photo spot under the arch in the market this time (navigate to Om Kalthoum Bar & Restaurant). I swear, I must go there next time I go to Egypt!
As night falls, Souk El Khalili becomes even more historic under the lights.
Souk Khalili dinner - Terrace show at Saheb El Sa'ada
We accidentally came to Saheb El Sa'ada, a restaurant we really wanted to eat at. The exotic decoration and exquisite food photos made people want to check it out, and I didn’t expect that I could actually make the trip! This was a big surprise during the trip, and I felt like my luck level instantly went through the roof!
Not only is the food here delicious, but sitting in the restaurant you feel like you are surrounded by historical buildings. It's like you've traveled back in time and have the illusion of becoming the protagonist of an Arab historical drama. The terrace show at 6pm is even more amazing. In music and dance, I felt the passion and vitality of Egyptian culture.
The boss recommended a soup whose name I forgot, but it was sticky, salty, and green. The locals eat noodle with soup, which is not to our taste. But if this is your first time to Egypt, I still recommend you try it~
Recommended souvenirs at Souk Khalili
At the end of the trip, we went to Jordi Bazaar Shop in Khalili Market. What people fear most in Egypt is sellers asking for random prices, so introverts really suffer when they go to Egypt, because Egyptians usually ask for two or three times the price.
There is no such trouble when shopping at Jordi. Unfortunately, we were so busy shopping that day that we forgot to take pictures. You can find all the information about this store online. It is very easy to find. Although it is very cheap and the quality is average to be honest, I bought a large basket at a super cheap price, so I was still very happy 😂.
Let Alchemy's be your spiritual partner
From the luxurious transit experience in Saudi Arabia to the exotic atmosphere of the Cairo market, every moment made me feel the vastness and diversity of the world. Rather than traveling in a cursory manner, I prefer traveling to deeply understand the local culture and learn to see the world from a different perspective. This is the first step in spiritual growth.
Modern Egyptians are mainly Arabs, and should be a different race from the ancient Egyptians - the descendants of the pharaohs. During this trip, I saw an Arab man taking his two wives on a plane (yes, Arab Muslim men can still marry four wives in the 21st century). The humbleness and well-behaved "obedience" of the concubines made me feel very distressed. At the same time, I also saw that women have slowly started working in Cairo, Egypt! You can't imagine how touched and relieved we are to see female Uber drivers in Arab countries.
It also made me more convinced that regardless of nationality, every woman has unlimited potential, but it has not yet been fully awakened. Whether it’s through practicing the law of attraction or exploring ourselves in a foreign culture, we can find the inner strength to be our most radiant selves.
This journey has made me more determined in Alchemy's brand concept . I hope to pass this energy to every woman through every piece of jewelry , to help them regain their confidence and embrace their own feminine power.
Let us live out our true selves together!