You can definitely do the Alexandria tour on the day before the trip starts, as we did it. Just be aware it’s around a 2-3 hour drive each way, so there is quite a lot of time in the bus. Unfortunately, long amounts of time on a bus are basically par for the course in Egypt – all the attractions are primarily along or near the Nile river, which spans from one end of the country to the other. I think this was why I enjoyed the river cruise part of it so much, as we spent two nights on the river boat and that was a lovely form of transport and a nice break from the bus. But of course, the felucca is also a great experience 🙂

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Schaefer, Sandy (August 24, 2011). " 'Romancing the Stone' remake is still moving forward". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 28, 2016. Then, the day became rather less exciting, as we loaded up into the bus for the final big trip – all the way from Luxor to Cairo. This was a long trip, running from around 4pm to just after midnight, and I can’t say it was hugely enjoyable, but we got through it ok. From here the group was definitely starting to get hungry, and so we headed for lunch in a nearby village. This was, in my opinion, the best meal of the whole trip, featuring a traditional BBQ of meat accompanied by all the classic Egyptian side dishes, including flat breads and dips.

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These two mighty temples built by the Egyptian King Ramses II were originally cut into a solid cliff face and located at the second cataract of the River Nile. The Great Temple stands 30 metres high and features four colossal statues of a seated Ramesses II. The Small Temple stands at 12 metres high and has two statues of queen Nefertari and four of the pharaoh (king). 3. Valley of the Kings

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This temple complex is located on the east side of the River Nile and dates from around 1392 BC. This mighty temple is often referred to as the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum. It remains one of the best preserved ancient monuments in the world and much of the original structure, statuary and carving are still intact. 5. Luxor Museum RCA SelectaVision VideoDisc FAQ - Why did RCA abandon further development of the CED system in April 1984?" CEDMagic.com. Retrieved: March 28, 2016. Even better, this stop was at an all inclusive resort (including alcoholic drinks!), so we were able to enjoy a few beers before and after dinner, which was nice. Our last full day with Travel Talk Tours was dedicated to exploring Cairo. Unfortunately, Sameh had come down with the flu, so we had a new guide for our last day. He was certainly very knowledgeable, but the last minute nature of the change meant we started our trip a little late. Still, these things happen.

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It was also at the sound and light show that the dire state of the Egyptian tourism industry really became obvious. There are literally thousands upon thousands of chairs here waiting for people to visit, and on the night we attended, I counted 21 visitors. Like I said earlier in the post, I can’t guarantee that Egypt is safe, but my experience was that we were well looked after, had no issues, and had a fantastic time. If you have the opportunity to go, I would definitely consider a trip here. Let me know what you decide, and whatever you do, we’d love to see your photos and thoughts from your trip in our facebook group 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelloversandphotography/ This show, which runs for around an hour or so, was a lovely way to finish off the trip. The Pyramids were without doubt the highlight of our Egypt adventure for us, and seeing them beautifully lit up, as a story about their history was told, really wrapped everything up nicely. Maslin, Janet. "Film: 'Jewel of the Nile'." The New York Times, December 11, 1985.Retrieved: March 27, 2016.

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MEET the Pharaoh and his nobles, priests, soldiers, scribes, merchants and farmers on your way to prosperity It’s a tour. Fairly obviously, this is a tour, made up of a group. So, there are downsides to this sort of travelling compared to independent travel, in terms of flexibility, timing, what you are going to see, and so on. Of course, there are advantages, in that everything is taken care of for you. So this isn’t really a downside, just a fact, that a group tour isn’t for everyone. Although you probably already know if that’s you by now!

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I’m not sure how many days you have exactly – are you just looking for an Egypt tour with Travel Talk? I definitely enjoyed the tour with the river cruise option, but others in our group who did the Felucca had a great time too 🙂 There are also longer versions of the tours, such as those that include Jordan, or other sections of Egypt. Again, on the ground these are just extensions to the same tour, so you will be in a group with folks in other tours until the “different” part of your tour. Does that make sense? a b Ebert, Roger. "Review: 'The Jewel of the Nile'." The Chicago Sun-Times, December 11, 1985. Retrieved: March 27, 2016. Beyond the safety, there are some basic considerations to take into account. As with many other countries, tap water isn’t safe to drink, so only buy and drink bottled water. The local currency is the Egyptian Pound – you can change this into other currencies before you leave, which I would recommend doing, as it can be hard to change once you have left the country. Travel Talk makes the experience really easy, their guides are absolutely first class, and we had a wonderful time. So yes, if you’ve read this post and think it’s for you, I’d totally suggest you go ahead and book a trip!

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That’s not to say that if you don’t meet the target demographic that the tours aren’t for you. Speaking to the guides in Egypt and Morocco, they’ve had all age ranges come on the tours, and a wide range of nationalities. Just bear in mind that it’s a 90% certainty that the other people on your tour will fit those criteria, and the tours are definitely aimed at the young at heart. Phew. Hopefully this gives you an idea of what to expect on a Travel Talk Tour of Egypt like the one we did! Now, let’s go through a few pro’s and con’s. As with the first film, the novelization of the sequel was credited to Joan Wilder, the character played by Kathleen Turner; both books were actually ghostwritten by Catherine Lanigan. [16] Following on from the Valley of the Kings we headed to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. This has been almost entirely reconstructed, and is unusual for an Egyptian temple in that it is more like a classical Greek temple. It’s spread over three levels, and is thought to be one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, although to be honest, competition is high for that title!

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Good Food. Throughout our trip, Sameh took us to well-priced restaurants that served excellent local food. The only exception was the Irish Pub, where the food was not that great. But really, one slightly below par dish from nine days of meals is hardly worth writing home about! Then- U.S. President Ronald Reagan viewed this film at Camp David in January 1986. [23] Unproduced sequels [ edit ] Everyone apart from ourselves was either Australian or from New Zealand, and many of them had been on Travel Talk tours previously as well, always a positive sign. Built in the 4th century BC, the Temple of Philae was believed to be one of the burying places of Osiris, god of the underworld and resurrection. The temple feels very Roman, largely because much of was it was constructed by the Romans during their time in Egypt. Of course, not everything is perfect about a trip. Whilst the below definitely weren’t deal breakers for us, I do want to bring them up so you are aware!