"Paul2001's Egypt Page" Egypt by Paul2001

Egypt Travel Guide: 19,060 reviews and 39,217 photos

I began my trip to Egypt with a most arduous seven hour bus trip across the Sinai Peninsula. All along the way I was wondering what I had gotten myself into. However no sooner than the next day when I visited the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities than did I realize how that insane journey was justified. For the solo traveler Egypt can be at times a difficult country to tour. However ultimately despite any problems that might occure I think that Egypt will prove to be a most rewarding country to visit.

Pros and Cons

Pros:The fantastic monuments.
Cons:The hawkers constantly trying to get you to buy their goods.
In a nutshell:Where the history of the civilization begins

Last visit to Egypt: Dec 1996
Intro Updated Jul 31, 2003
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The Citadel in Cairo Things to Do (23)

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The Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo - Egypt

The Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo Things to Do (23)

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Medinet Habu Things to Do (23)

Medinet Habu may have been my favourite ancient attraction on the West Bank of Luxor. Why, might you ask would this most... more travel advice

The Alabaster Sphinx near Memphis Off The Beaten Path (11)

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Comments (35)

Marisola Mar 31, 2011 at 7:36 PM Report Abuse

Wow! Great tips about Egypt and amazing pictures from life on the Nile!!! Superbe! Thanks for sharing!
illumina Jan 3, 2008 at 5:27 AM Report Abuse

Where did you get the cruise to the Temple of Esna from? How much did it cost you?
globetrott Sep 29, 2007 at 2:48 PM Report Abuse

What an interesting page and great pics, Paul ! .... I've done a lot of cruising - but a Nile-cruise is still missing !!
Julas Apr 15, 2007 at 3:02 PM Report Abuse

Hi, greetings from Poland. You must visit also Luxor in Egypt.
sue_stone Mar 13, 2007 at 1:19 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous overview of one of the most amazing countries I have visited so far!
freddie18 Oct 1, 2006 at 9:13 AM Report Abuse

Hi Paul. You have a very interesting page and useful tips of Egypt. This country is second in my Wish List. For sure your recommendation will be a big help when I make my travel plans. Regards from Freddie
JVictoria May 13, 2006 at 2:51 PM Report Abuse

Great page Paul !! I love Egypt and all that it has to offer. Will be returning for my third trip this fall! Your information was ever so true! Thank again, Jeanne
Diana75 Apr 25, 2006 at 6:02 AM Report Abuse

Definitely my favourite destination! I really enjoyed reading about the Islamic Cairo and the wonderful temples. Great pages, Paul.
deecat Mar 5, 2006 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

This "blew me away", Paul..the best on VT as far as I'm concerned. Interesting and so informative. Thanks for this extraordinary virtual trip.
janicewilson Feb 12, 2006 at 9:18 AM Report Abuse

Great tip re Memphis. I was curious as to whether Egypt's original administrative capital had anything tangible to offer.