Alan S wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:59:39 -0800 (PST), Dave
> wrote:
>
> >I have two weeks booked in mid September. Will be travelling from
> >London, UK. I would like to see as much of Egypt as possible in those
> >weeks (not too rushed however). I've seen tours via trailfinders and
> >onthego. Would there be any other recommendations anyone would like to
> >share with me?
> >
> >Am hoping not to spend more than £1000 (including around £200 for
> >return flights) per person and will be travelling as two.
> >
> >Many thanks and kind regards,
>
> Ask me in May, when I get back. I will be doing a nine-night
> trip with Osoris in March. Cairo, including Giza and the
> Museum, train to Aswan, car day trip to Abu Simbel and back
> to Aswan (flights are booked out), three nights on the Nile
> back to Luxor, flight back to Cairo for a couple more
> nights. Individual driver and/or guides.
We spent two weeks there. First week in Cairo, then the next on a boat
on the Nile. The flight to Abu Simbel from Aswan was an option we
decided not to do. I'm sure it's very interesting, but we felt a bit
amazing historic buildinged out(!) and just spent the day wandering
around Aswan.
We had a tour guide on the Nile cruise, and it was well worth it. We
managed Cairo fine, but the constant pestering can be a distraction, and
I consider myself fairly good at ignoring it... A guide will usually
avoid this problem.
Cycling (without a guide) around the west bank (Valley of the Kings
etc.) was one of the highlights of our trip.
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