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New cast of "The Real World: Egypt"?We jump-started the program with an evening walking tour of Khan al Khalili, followed by a fantastic Sufi performance at Wikalat al Ghouri.
The next day, our guide Shima took us the last remaining ancient wonder of the world - the Giza Pyramids!
Eric and Jessie at the scenic lookout.
Sattish and Angela taking a break from the sun.Later in the evening, we boarded an overnight Seater Train to Aswan, where we met our camels for a trek through the Nubian villages and onwards to St. Simeon's Monastery.
Ryan absolutely loving the camel ride.And since no trip to Aswan is complete without a ride on a traditional sailboat (felucca), we enjoyed a local meal and some cold beers in the afternoon.
Of course we visited Abu Simbel, home of Ramses II's masterpiece.
Some of our clients prefer to stay at more authentic, local lodging. So, for the Columbia students, Backpacker Concierge arranged a private Nubian home north of Aswan.
The guesthouse by night
A little dancing to work off the amazing barbeque dinner
Sattish ... pondering lifeWe traveled north to ancient Thebes, now known as Luxor. In between bicycle rides through the villages and visits to the temples, we had a chance to hang out in the pool and catch some sun!
Traveling by pick-up truck is worth it when...
cold beers are waiting for you on the other side!A few days of sightseeing later, we flew to Sharm al Sheikh for some SCUBA and snorkeling.
We rented three villas for the students with private swimming pools - their last chance to rest up before returning to the Big Apple!
Complete Itinerary:
March 8 - Arrival in Cairo, Khan al Khalili Night Bazaar Tour
March 9 - Full day Egyptologist-guided tour of Pyramids at Giza and Egyptian Museum, overnight train to Aswan
March 10 - Morning arrival in Aswan. Free morning, afternoon camels to St. Simeon's Monastery.
March 11 - Private land transport to/from Abu Simbel, afternoon lunch on felucca while en route to village guesthouse accommodation
March 12 - Private transport from Aswan guesthouse to Luxor (with stop at Edfu). Afternoon guided tour of Karnak Temple in Luxor
March 13 - Morning bike ride to the Valley of the Kings, Hatchepsut Temple, and through the West Bank villages. After a late lunch, fly to Sharm el Sheikh.
March 14 - Full day in Sharm el Sheikh for diving/snorkeling.
March 15 - Afternoon return flight to Cairo
March 16 - Departing flights to USA
March 12 - Private transport from Aswan guesthouse to Luxor (with stop at Edfu). Afternoon guided tour of Karnak Temple in Luxor
March 13 - Morning bike ride to the Valley of the Kings, Hatchepsut Temple, and through the West Bank villages. After a late lunch, fly to Sharm el Sheikh.
March 14 - Full day in Sharm el Sheikh for diving/snorkeling.
March 15 - Afternoon return flight to Cairo
March 16 - Departing flights to USA
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