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Egypt Adventures
Dhruminsinh
10 Days
23 Cities
Friends
21 Sep
Mumbai
Borg Al Arab Al Gadida City
Alexandria
Cairo
Abdeen
22 Sep
Egypt
El Gamaliya
Qasr El Nil
Egypt
23 Sep
Al Haram
Al Haram
Giza Governorate
Pyramids
Bulaq
24 Sep
Siwa
Siwa
Siwa
Siwa
Siwa
25 Sep
Cairo
Abdeen
Al Azbakeya
26 Sep
Luxor
Luxor
Luxor Governorate
Luxor
Luxor
City
27 Sep
Luxor
Luxor
Luxor
Luxor
Luxor
28 Sep
Heliopolis
Sharm El-Sheikh
شرم الشيخ
29 Sep
Sharm Al Shiekh
Sharm Al Shiekh
30 Sep
ثان شرم الشيخ
Second Sharm Al Shiekh
21 Sep
Good
Took a Flight to Alexandria with a Layover at Abu Dhabi.
21 Sep
Good
Arrived Egypt the next day at Borg El Arab Airport in Alexandria. Small but good airport.
21 Sep
Good
Took a local taxi to Alexandria Bus Terminal. It cost us 300 Egyptian Pounds.
21 Sep
Good
Arrived Cairo in the evening by Bus from Alexandria. The bus ticket was 450 Egyptian Pounds Per Person. It was a great journey.
21 Sep
Good
Did nothing just eat at a nearby restaurant and slept after a long journey.
22 Sep
Excellent
Start our day by visiting the Khan el khalili Market. It is famous for shopping and local art and culture. I bought some Souvenir and clothes from a local store. Good Prices but you need to negotiate. Definitely Recommend.
22 Sep
Excellent
Took a stop at El Fishawy Cafe for a quick bite. This cafe is famous as it's very old and run by generations. Many Celebrities have visited this cafe. Great Coffee :)
22 Sep
Good
Went to see the Museum. This is one of the great things to do in Cairo. So much history and many things to learn. Go time early if you are a history buff like me. You'll love this place.
22 Sep
Excellent
Went to a local eatery called Abou Tarek Koshari. It is the famous dish of Cairo if not Egypt. Met some locals and had a great chat.
23 Sep
Excellent
Woke up early morning. This was a special day as we visited the Iconic Pyramids of Giza. Went to Mariott for Breakfast. Was Great 👍 You can also opt to stay at Marriott but ofcourse it will be on expensive side.
Good
Finally, Saw the Pyramids of Giza. Wanted to visit since a long time. It's one of the Ancient Wonders of The World. It was really amazing to see in person. The Pyramids are really huge than it looks in photos. Extra Tip: Please Be Aware of the Vendors as they will charge you more and maybe scam you.
23 Sep
Excellent
Saw this unique structure known as The Sphinx. There is also a little market outside if you want to shop. But the prices were little higher than the Market in Cairo.
23 Sep
Good
Had a delicious food followed Icecream with a beautiful view of Pyramids. Good Food and Budget Friendly.
23 Sep
Good
For Siwa. There is a daily bus from Turgoman Bus Station in Cairo to Siwa. It is an overnight bus so won't be needing an accommodation. So excited to see Siwa Oasis. Please check local timings before booking.
24 Sep
Good
After a 12 Hour Overnight Bus Journey, We finally reached Siwa. Siwa is a complete different place than any other place in Egypt. Here you can find Salt Pools and Natural Palm Forests. It really is a beautiful offbeat place if you want to spend time in nature.
Good
Had a delicious breakfast at a cool cafe near the bus station. The village is pretty small so this place is kinda the city center. Great Food :)
Good
After a delicious breakfast and some time, we went to the Incredible Salt Pools. This was our main reason to visit Siwa. There are hundreds of Salt Pools in the area and you can easily float in the Pools as they have huge concentration of Salt in them. This allows you to float in the waters without the fear of drowning. This is once in a lifetime experience. 10/10. Tip:- There is local transportation so you don't need to worry about getting to the location of the Pools. And bring lots of water with you in order to clean yourself after taking a dip in the Salt water and avoid touching your eyes
Good
After Salt Pools, we went to the mountain of the dead, it is an archeological site with lots of ancient tombs. This mountain was discovered by chance during the Second World War.
Good
Booked the bus again for Cairo. It was another 12 Hour Bus to Cairo.
25 Sep
25 Sep
25 Sep
Good
Went to The Ramses Railway Station in Cairo to catch the Train to Luxor. It cost us $40 USD per person. You need to book the train tickets in advance because it gets fully booked. You can also go to Luxor by Bus but we wanted to experience the train ride.
26 Sep
Good
Arrived in Beautiful Luxor next morning. Was such a pleasure atmosphere. Luxor is know as the World's Open Air Museum and has many famous temples, tombs and monuments.
Good
Checked In to our Hotel. The hotel was a local guesthouse so it doesn't have a proper location. It is situated on the West Bank of Luxor.
26 Sep
Excellent
Located on the east bank of the Nile River, The Luxor Temple is one of the major ancient egyptian temples. It was constructed approximately 1400 BCE and is dedicated to God Amun-Ra. The Pillars there were so huge and grand. Definitely Recommend.
26 Sep
Good
Eat at McDonald's near the Luxor Temple. The view was 10/10. Go to the top floor of the McDonald's for this exact view.
Good
Ending the day with little shopping near the Luxor Temple. Again, this is a beautiful yet tourist market so you need to bargain. Good Souvenirs 👍
26 Sep
27 Sep
Good
Woke up early for a special experience. This was a Hot Air Baloon Ride in Luxor. We got picked up from our hotel at 5AM in the morning and reached the camp after an hour. The Hot Air Baloon Experience in Luxor is really an incredible thing to do. We got amazing views of the valley, the desert, the Nile River and the city below. Cost Per Person : 2500 Egyptian Pounds.
Excellent
Another Famous Ancient Egyptian Site is The Valley of The Kings. It is an UNESCO Site and during Egypt's New Kingdom this place/valley became a royal burial ground for pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Seti. There are different ticket options (Depends on which tombs you want to see) TIP: Take lots of Water and Sunscreen with you, it gets very hot after 11 AM and visit during early hours if possible.
Good
Located on the east bank of the Nile River, Karnak Temple Complex consists of a number of temples. Its name was given as in Arabic Karnak means fortified village. It is a massive temple complex to with dozens of temples and is dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu. You can easily spend an entire day here. So plan accordingly.
Good
Said Goodbye to Luxor and Took an Overnight Bus from Luxor to Cairo. Cost: 400 Egyptian Pounds Per Person.
28 Sep
Good
Reached Cairo Early Morning and took a midday flight to Sharmelshaikh. The views were amazing 😍
28 Sep
Good
Reached The Beautiful City of Sharm El Shaikh. This City is famous for it's Diving Sites, Marine Life and Beautiful Beaches. Sharmelshaikh is a whole different vibe compared to other egyptian cities. It feels like you're somewhere in Europe.
28 Sep
29 Sep
Good
Straight out of a Fairytale!! Went to this beautiful Mosque in the morning and wandered near the area. There are lots of shops and restaurants here.
Good
One of the best places to visit in Sharmelshaikh. Farsha Cafe offers amazing views of the sea and there is also a beach lounge so you can purchase a day pass and enjoy the amenities like beach access and food & drinks. Perfect place to chill and rewind. Spent the whole day here at this place. Felt amazing and comfortable.
30 Sep
30 Sep
Country Visited
egypt
Month Traveled
September
Traveler Type
Friends
Trip Duration
10 Days
Lodging Cleanliness?
Satisfied
Social-distancing
Mostly
Mask-wearing
Sometimes
How crowded it was?
High
Did you feel safe?
Mostly
Drinking Water
Bottle
Rental Car
No
Mode of Payments
Cash
Tipping at Restaurants
No
English Speaking
Uncommon
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