Egypt
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2020 Ticket Prices for Temples & Museums in Egypt
Heads up: entrance fees have skyrocketed recently (November 2018) because the Egyptian pound has dropped and the government decided old prices were too low once converted to euros/dollars. So don’t trust the rates you see in the Rough Guide, Lonely Planet, or elsewhere—they’re outdated. My prices are from November 2018 (the latest). Unfortunately, I only have rates for the monuments/temples I’ve visited. I don’t have prices for places I haven’t been to, so it’s a bit limited, sorry. You’ll also find photos of the ticket prices at the bottom of the post. [ninja_tables id=”23106″] There are additional tickets/fees to pay – The basic entry to most sites usually doesn’t cover the…
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10 most popular scams in Egypt
Like Cuba, Egypt is a country to visit absolutely. However, in these two countries, the feeling of being an ATM on legs will not leave you for a second and you will have to put your hand in your pocket very regularly. We will list below the most popular damage limitation scams in Egypt. 1. Egyptian coins that look strangely similar to Euros : Many tourists giveEuro coins as a tip. Egyptians cannot change them at the bank, which only accepts banknotes. It isn’t uncommon for them to hand you Euro coins, not to beg, but to exchange for a €5 bill or the equivalent in Egyptian pounds. There’s nothing…
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[My Opinion] Dahabiya cruise with the Nile Rigs – El Khedewi – Egypt
We have just spent 12 wonderful days in Egypt (November 2018), including 5 nights 6 days cruising on the Nile with the company Les Gréements du Nil Here is my opinion about my cruise with Les Gréements du Nil. This post is NOT sponsored We opted for a dahabiya (the company has other types of boats: sandal, felucca). And we were able to travel on the mythical El Khedewi (built in 1897), which has only 3 cabins (2 doubles, 1 single for the guide), that is to say 4 clients on the boat, 1 guide and 7 crew members. The ultimate luxury! This is what our boat looks like: Our…
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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),…
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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…
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Comparison of Cruises & All-Inclusive Tours 2018 for Egypt
When planning my trip to Egypt, I compared the offers available on 3 all-inclusive tour operator websites. I tried to read the “fine print” to calculate the real final cost. Here are the assumptions taken into account: The price shown is per person You share a double room with someone You take all the optional excursions offered You already have an Egyptian visa You depart from Paris, mid-November 2018 I realize while making this table that: It’s better to land in Luxor and then visit Cairo last because you’ll have a full day of guided sightseeing in Cairo. Whereas those who land in Cairo and end in Aswan will only…
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Prepaid 4G SIM card in Egypt: how much does it cost? Where to buy it?
Being taken care of by our tourist agency upon arrival at the airport, we had the good surprise to be offered a SIM card upon arrival containing 3 GB of data. Buying a SIM card at the airport: it’s theft! As we like you, dear readers, we still inquired about how to buy a SIM card at the airport. In our case (Luxor airport), it’s very simple, since a Vodafone stand is present in the area where we pick up our luggage. It’s very simple but expensive, judge for yourself: 3 GB for € 17 + € 5 SIM card: for Egypt, it’s theft! Unless you need the Internet right…
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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…
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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,…
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Day 9 in Egypt: Abu Simbel, Unfinished Obelisk & Back to Philae
It is impossible for me to sort the photos of Abu Simbel. This place is so magical for me and I feel a deep well-being there. I will show you a lot of pictures. I hope they will do you good too 🙂 Reminder: if you haven’t done so yet, please read our previous travel diaries in Egypt first: #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary So the day before, I went there to watch the sound and light show at the Abu Simbel temples, it was beautiful. Today, we get up early (4:30 in the…
