One amazing week in Egypt / 7 day itinerary
See the best of Egypt with this 7 day itinerary
Egypt boasts the only remaining iconic structure from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Giza, which makes it one of the most incredible countries to visit. I spent a week in Egypt, with a 7-day itinerary that …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 1
Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Pyramid Light and Sound Show
Amy and I are up early to head to the airport for our flight to Cairo Sphinx International Airport. The flights cost $70 per person each way. So for $280 AUD return for us both …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 2
Giza: a truly remarkable wonder of the world
The day starts for me at around 4.30am with the call to prayer for Fajr. I couldn’t get back to sleep because I think I was a bit excited for the day. So after an hour of tossing and turning, I wrote in my travel journal about day 1’s adventures …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 3
Mummies, mosques and military museums
Today started as early as yesterday, except today I was able to fall back asleep after the call to prayer finished. That’s good for me, as it’s going to be another longish day. First up, we have breakfast with a view. I could never tire of …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 4
Temples, tombs and a Nile River Cruise
When we arrived in Luxor last night, our tour operator gave us the option of visiting Karnak Temple forest thing in the morning. He recommends it, as it is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Successive …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 5
Greek Temples and Crocodile Gods
I was woken up with a big bump in the middle of the night, which I can only assume was us going through the Esna Lock. It didn’t keep me wake though, as my brain registered what is was and then promptly fell back asleep …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 6
Abu Simbel Temple and a Nubian Island Tour
The day starts at 3.45 am with a wake up call from reception. What an absolutely obscene time to have to wake up whilst on a holiday. Our first tour of the day departs at 4.15 am.This morning we are going to Abu Simbel Temple. The …
My Egypt Travel Stories / Day 7
Temples, tombs and a Nile River Cruise
When we arrived in Luxor last night, our tour operator gave us the option of visiting Karnak Temple forest thing in the morning. He recommends it, as it is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Successive …