"7 days in Egypt" Egypt by edinka

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

Decoration at the Temples of Karnak - Egypt

cruising the Nile

We spent 3 days on one of the Nile cruisers (of about 200) travelling from Luxor to Aswan.
In Luxor, there were a lot of things to see. Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple.
Aswan is the nicest place to have a fellucca tour on the Nile. check out the Nubian villages on Elephantine Island.

See my album on Temples in Egypt

cairo

Camels at the Pyramids

Cairo itself in a European eye a very strange city. We explored it with a taxi driver (they are almost like tourists guides). Nicest monuments to see are Islamic Temples but to have a feeling about how people are living there, look around at market places and the Old city.
Of course, Pyramids and Egyptian Museum is a must to see.

Hurghada - seaside

Hurghada is one of the most popular resort areas at the Egyptian seaside. The second biggest atoll is to be found here so don`t forget to see the beautiful corals here.
Diving is popular but a trip with a glass-foured ship can also give you the feeling how amazing the underwater life here is:-)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing ancient sites give you the feeling of Eternity!!
Cons:If you don`t like bargaining, it is a horrible torture to buy something...

Last visit to Egypt: Feb 2004
Intro Updated Sep 29, 2004
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Taxis in Cairo Transportation (3)

There are a lot of taxis on the streets of Cairo and it is quite easy to get one anytime you need. Taxi drivers are like... more travel advice

Hurghada Beach Resort Hotels (1)

Nicely built hotel which has an own beach and nicely decorated rooms. Food is quite excellent and various. Service is... more travel advice

Felucca Transportation (3)

A felucca is the traditional Nile sailing boat. You can hire a felucca for sereval hours just for 10-30 Egyptian pounds.... more travel advice

Kitchener`s Island Things to Do (4)

If you take a fellucca ride on the Nile in Aswan, take a halt at Kitchener`s Island. The most beautiful plants and... more travel advice

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Nightlife (2)
See All Luxor by Night

Shopping (1)
Films, batteries
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Written May 5, 2004

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Comments (5)

sprdak11 Jul 10, 2005 at 6:53 AM Report Abuse

Hello. Great travel page! Very interesting tips and photos! Greetings from Poland!
fabikt Oct 22, 2004 at 1:01 AM Report Abuse

Szia Edina! Jó ez az oldal, szépek a fotók, hasznosak az infók! (Az intro kép alapján te egy eléggé fázós típus lehetsz!:))) Szia! Tibi
Myndo Sep 3, 2004 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

I will make a similiar journey in oktober: nile cruise and then sharm. Lovely pics and wonderful tips! Keep it on. I hope my time there will also be good.
awayhome May 26, 2004 at 10:08 AM Report Abuse

Great page you have! There's on my wish would love to visit someday. Haappy travels-)))
dsantosh May 3, 2004 at 1:22 AM Report Abuse

Edina, excellant page, tips and albums. . Greetings from India.