02-15-2017, 12:38 AM
I had the opportunity to go to Egypt roughly 20 years ago. My itinerary was very similar to yours. Had an amazing experience. This was before the popularity of cell phone selfies and digital cameras with 10 frames per second shot rate. Brought along a cheap 35mm film camera. A good pair of boots. And a great sense of adventure.
Abu Simbel is usually offered as an add-on day trip. If it's offered, definitely take advantage of it.
If and when you get off the beaten path, you'll see a lot of poverty in Egypt. So many kids asking for money and adults just sitting around doing nothing. Quite a few shopkeepers wanted to trade for my watch. Wish I brought along 10 cheap Casios. And a couple of boxes of colorful pens and pencils to give the kids.
DO NOT BUY any sort of souvenir papyrus paintings there. The shops are climate controlled. When you bring it home it'll warp and shrivel up like a week-old corn husk.
Abu Simbel is usually offered as an add-on day trip. If it's offered, definitely take advantage of it.
If and when you get off the beaten path, you'll see a lot of poverty in Egypt. So many kids asking for money and adults just sitting around doing nothing. Quite a few shopkeepers wanted to trade for my watch. Wish I brought along 10 cheap Casios. And a couple of boxes of colorful pens and pencils to give the kids.
DO NOT BUY any sort of souvenir papyrus paintings there. The shops are climate controlled. When you bring it home it'll warp and shrivel up like a week-old corn husk.