{"id":20222,"date":"2017-12-08T10:49:55","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T18:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/?p=20222"},"modified":"2025-08-20T12:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T19:15:57","slug":"tour-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wearetravelgirls.com\/tour-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"MY EXPERIENCE TAKING A TOUR THROUGH EGYPT"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s a saying in Egypt that if you drink from the Nile, you\u2019ll return. Having unwillingly swallowed a fair amount of water while swimming in the river on my first visit in 2008, I found myself fulfilling the prophecy nine years later. Over eight nights I traveled down from Cairo to Aswan to Luxor with six strangers who quickly became friends on a group tour of Egypt.<\/p>\n

In this guide, I share my experience on a tour in Egypt.<\/p>\n

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Cairo<\/h2>\n

The Pyramids Of Giza<\/h3>\n

Have you really been to Egypt<\/a> if you don\u2019t visit the Giza Pyramids? <\/span>The Great Pyramid is one of the seven wonders of the world – the oldest and the only one still standing. The three pyramids located at Giza are still revealing their secrets. Tickets are required to enter the pyramid complex and I\u2019d recommend purchasing an extra ticket to enter one of the pyramids. <\/span><\/p>\n

The passages are steep, dim, and dusty and the resulting tombs are empty, having been robbed centuries before. But the experience makes you feel a bit like Indiana Jones in Disneyland as you enter the small hot entryway in the rock and explore the galleries, while surrounded by others doing the same. Keep in mind, entry is not recommended if you have asthma or claustrophobia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Finally, pay your respects to the Great Spinx, the broken-nosed half-lion, half-pharaoh crouching sentinel in front of the pyramids. Before wandering the temple, walk up in front of the seats set up for a night-light show. Here, you\u2019ll find the perfect spot away from the crowds to drink in the view and memorialize your visit.<\/p>\n

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The Egyptian Museum<\/h3>\n

After a morning at the pyramids, see what has been removed at the Egyptian museum. King Tutankhamun\u2019s blue and gold mask is only one of the wonders retrieved from his tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The museum is crowded with artifacts from pharaoh’s funeral statues to the tools used by the populace. Don\u2019t miss the mummified remains of a crocodile in the mummified animal’s room.<\/p>\n

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Shopping Near Bab Al Futuh Gates<\/h3>\n

The day isn\u2019t complete without a visit to the Khan El Khalili markets. Easily reached by taxi, enter on foot through the historical Bab Al Futuh gates, completed in 1067. Walk down a road lined with centuries-old mosques and crowded with tourists and locals enjoying the cooler air. The markets themselves are busy and colourful.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have your first chance to perfect your haggling skills amongst stalls of scarves, alabaster sculptures, and antiques. Seek out El Fishawi caf\u00e9 for a freshly made falafel sandwich and ice-cold, freshly pulped mango juice or Turkish tea.<\/p>\n

Best Places To Stay In Cairo<\/h3>\n

Luxury Cairo Hotels<\/h4>\n