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Suggested itineraries
Egypt is a deceptively large country. The intensely populated Nile Valley, while it holds the vast majority of the population and contains all the best-known sites, actually only constitutes a tiny fraction of the overall landmass. Seeing the... Continue reading »
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In three days
Cairo in 3 Days Chances are that you arrived the night before Day 1, so you should be ready to dive right in. With only 3 days, you're not going to be able to cover everything, and you'll have to make some choices as you go. Day 1: Explor... Continue reading »
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In four days
Western Desert/4-Day Desert Safari The details of desert safari programs are best worked out with your guide, who will have specific locations to recommend and favorite spots to camp. The itinerary below is a very general framework to give... Continue reading »
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In five days
Cairo & Alexandria in 5 Days Days 1, 2 & 3 -- See days 1, 2, and 3 in "Cairo in 3 Days." Day 4: Intro to Alex -- Catch one of the morning trains to Alexandria from Ramses Station. On summer weekend (Thurs and Fri) mornings, it's essenti... Continue reading »
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The sinai peninsula
The Sinai is big, and if you try to move around much, you'll find yourself spending a lot of time waiting for buses or sitting in taxis. My advice is to figure out what you want and stay in the place that provides that for as long as your sch... Continue reading »
Egypt Travel Experiences
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The Pharaoh’s Favorite Season
No question, the Great Pyramids of the long lost Pharaohs are a must see. They are on just about everyone’s bucket list, but when you ask... Continue reading »
