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First trip to Cairo — should I stay near the pyramids in Giza, or somewhere more central like Downtown or Zamalek?
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What's the best way to visit Abu Simbel from Aswan? ✓
Is it better to go to Abu Simbel by road or by plane from Aswan? And what time should I aim to arrive?