Egypt travel

Aswan to Kom Ombo & Edfu: A Private Temple Trip Review

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Aswan to Kom Ombo & Edfu: A Private Temple Trip Review Setting Off from Aswan: An Introduction to the Day Ahead You know, leaving the familiar hum of Aswan in the early morning has a special kind of feeling to it. The choice to book a personal excursion to see Kom Ombo and Edfu is, honestly, a pretty common one for people staying in the area. At the end of the day, you wonder if it is truly the best way to see these legendary locations. We wanted to understand what this type of outing actually offers beyond just a …

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A Private Felucca Ride on the Nile at Sunset: A 2025 Review

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A Private Felucca Ride on the Nile at Sunset: A 2025 Review There is, you know, a certain kind of stillness you can only find on the water. We had honestly heard so many stories about gliding down the Nile, with just the sound of a soft breeze and the water lapping against a wooden boat. So, for our 2025 trip, a private felucca ride at sunset in Aswan was, frankly, at the very top of our list. It’s almost an image everyone has of Egypt, right? This timeless boat with a single large sail, seeming to float between the …

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Abu Simbel 2025 Review: A Deep Look into a Timeless Place

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Abu Simbel 2025 Review: A Deep Look into a Timeless Place First Impressions: A Sight That Really Stays With You The first moment you see Abu Simbel is, well, an experience you are not likely to forget for a long time. It’s almost like the pictures you’ve seen just don’t prepare you for the real thing, to be honest. You get off the bus or out of the car, walk a little path, and then, suddenly, there it is. Like, four gigantic figures are sitting there, and they were literally shaped from the side of a mountain thousands of years …

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A Totally Honest Review: The 2025 Evening Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo

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A Totally Honest Review: The 2025 Evening Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Cairo after the sun goes down is, you know, a completely different city. The crazy heat of the day pretty much disappears, and a cool breeze often comes up from the water, which is seriously a relief. So, it is not a big surprise that an evening dinner cruise on the Nile is a very popular thing for people to do. You get, like, this idea of a floating restaurant with a meal, a performance, and the sparkling city lights all around you. At the end of the …

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Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise Review: 4 Days of Wonder (2025)

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Aswan to Luxor Nile Cruise Review: 4 Days of Wonder (2025) So, you’re thinking about a trip down the Nile, and it’s almost a perfect idea for a short holiday. We just did the ’04 Days – 03 Nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor’, and to be honest, it was kind of amazing. It’s actually a really good way to see a massive amount of ancient history without, you know, constantly packing and unpacking your bags. You just, like, float from one incredible place to the next. At the end of the day, that relaxation is what makes it …

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Alamein Full Day Tour from Alexandria: A 2025 Review

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Alamein Full Day Tour from Alexandria: A 2025 Review So, the day started really early, with the sun just beginning to peek over Alexandria’s coastline. You know, there’s a certain quietness to that hour that feels special, a kind of peace before the city fully wakes up. Our private car was actually already there, a comfortable air-conditioned ride which was, honestly, a relief. I mean, I knew we were heading out for a day that would be pretty heavy, so starting with a little bit of comfort was definitely a good thing. The air from the sea was still cool, …

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A Closer Look at the 2025 Quad Bike, Lunch, and Camel Ride Tour in Giza

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A Closer Look at the 2025 Quad Bike, Lunch, and Camel Ride Tour in Giza So, you find yourself in Cairo, and obviously, the Giza Pyramids are at the very top of your list. But, you know, maybe just looking at them isn’t quite enough for you. You are looking for something just a little more involved, an experience that, like, really sticks with you. Well, this private tour that combines quad biking, a classic camel ride, and a meal could actually be what you’re after. Honestly, it’s a package that mixes some fast-paced fun with that timeless desert feeling. …

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My Honest Take on the 2025 ‘Giza, Memphis & Saqqara Private Tour’

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My Honest Take on the 2025 ‘Giza, Memphis & Saqqara Private Tour’ You know, planning a trip to see the pyramids can feel a little overwhelming, right? There are so many options, so many guides, and you honestly just want to get it right. Well, I recently took the ‘8 hours-Private Guided Day Tour to Memphis, Saqqara, and Giza,’ and I’m here to give you the real story on what it was like. Basically, the idea of a private tour seemed really appealing, like you could go at your own pace. I was frankly hoping to avoid the huge tour …

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Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor 2025: An Honest Review

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Hot Air Balloon Ride Luxor 2025: An Honest Review So, you’re thinking about a hot air balloon ride over Luxor. Honestly, it’s one of those things you see in pictures and sort of wonder if it’s actually as amazing as it looks. The idea of floating over ancient temples as the sun comes up is, you know, pretty much a dream for a lot of people. Well, I went ahead and did it, and to be honest, it’s a story I have to share. It’s almost an experience that starts way before you even get in the basket. It actually …

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2025 ‘4 Days – 3 Nights Nile Cruise Review From Aswan to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon’

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2025 ‘4 Days – 3 Nights Nile Cruise Review From Aswan to Luxor with Hot Air Balloon’ So, there’s just something timeless about gliding down the Nile, you know? It’s, like, a trip that so many people dream about, and honestly, it’s a dream for a very good reason. I recently got to experience the classic 4-day, 3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and, well, this one had a really special addition: a hot air balloon ride over the West Bank. At the end of the day, that part was just incredible. This trip is, sort of, the perfect sampler …

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