Cairo

  • Africa,  Cairo,  Egypt,  TDM,  Tips

    Egypt in 12 days (Luxury): Cruise, Cairo and Abu Simbel – Itinerary, Budget and Tips

    Note: this article is a summary of the trip we made to Egypt in November 2018.I hope this article gives you an idea of the cost of the trip and helps you plan it as there are many hidden costs in Egypt (especially related to tips, which we will ask you for as it is a bit like in the US, you are expected to tip for any service received). Itinerary In blue the program supported by our Egyptian agencyInpurple the programsupported byour cruise company (Gréements du Nil)I willmark in italics allthe extras we will pay (i.e.not part of the program). Day 1 – Friday Flight Istanbul – Luxor (284€/person),…

  • Africa,  Around the world,  Cairo,  Egypt,  Luxor,  TDM,  Tips

    Egypt in Backpack: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & Abu Simbel in 6 days – Itinerary and Budget

    I have just returned from an incredible stay in Egypt. This article is the result of my long hours of research and discussions with my travel agency and my Egyptian guide. The rates given are for November 2018. I hope this gives you an idea of the budget for your backpack / independent trip to Egypt. To know more about the tours organized in Egypt and their comparison here If this program isn’t luxurious enough for you, check out our hyper luxury program reco here (with cruise on a sailboat) Also check out my ultimate guide to Egypt: 50 Things to Know Before Going to Egypt Attention the itinerary below…

  • Africa,  Cairo,  Egypt,  TDM,  Travel Journal

    Day 12 in Egypt: Visit of Islamic Cairo

    Today is our last day in Egypt. Good things go by quickly, too quickly Reminder: if you haven’t done so yet, please read our previous travel diaries in Egypt first: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10 and 11 We look at the Sphinx one last time during breakfast from the terrace of the hotel. We are going to miss this place a lot, despite the chaos, the noise, the pollution.. Today’s program is very simple: wander around Islamic Cairo. All our suitcases are kept in the car with the driver and JB just walks around with our most precious belongings in a backpack (computers, passports…) I…

  • Africa,  Cairo,  Egypt,  TDM,  Travel Journal

    Days 10 & 11 in Egypt: Cairo Museum, the Sphinx, the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqarah

    Reminder: if you haven’t done so yet, please read our previous travel diaries in Egypt first: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8 and #9 We leave Aswan early in the morning for a flight to Cairo at 8:55 am. Unfortunately, our flight is two hours late and we are bored like dead rats at the airport. The day before, I made a bad manipulation on my phone. My Egyptian line is blocked, we don’t have Internet or phone at all. Fortunately that our guide, who led us to the airport, was aware of the delay and warned our guide in Cairo. From the plane, sitting on the right,…