Sydney to Abu Dhabi
March 1, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
After an exceptionally entertaining Uber ride to the airport with the driver singing his lungs out the whole way we have made it! Let the adventure begin! A slight delay leaving as we had to taxi backRead more
Abu Dhabi to Cairo
March 2, 2020 in the United Arab Emirates ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Waiting for connection to Cairo. Seems surreal to think we are only a few hours away from the pyramids!🐪 After a very harrowing ride being squeezed into a shuttle with about 100 masked faces weRead more
Good morning Giza!
March 3, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Suns up over Giza. Did a walking tour of Giza this morning. Afternoon chilling on our balcony looking over the pyramids.
Giza to Baharia Oasis
March 4, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Heading into the desert. Last look at the pyramids from our balcony. After a long 5 1/2 hour drive we made it to the Baharia Oasis. This place is out of this world. Went to crystal mountain where youRead more
Baharia Oasis
March 5, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
This morning we woke to the sunrise over the white desert. Nothing can capture this magical place covered in limestone monuments. After a lovely breakfast by Ahmed and Mahoumed we sadly left the whiteRead more
Baharia Oasis to Cairo
March 6, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Left Baharia Oasis behind after another breakfast of beans and bread! Pleased to leave the hotel behind! The owner said there is a pool but it's a bit cold...yeah that's the reason we won't beRead more
Cairo
March 7, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today is a day of rest waiting for our tour to begin tomorrow. Gee is pretty sick with the flu so a day of rest and cold and flu meds is the go.
Cairo
March 8, 2020, Indian Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
This morning we met our group and headed to the Pyramids and Sphinx. Absolutely amazing to get so close. After lunch we headed to the Step Pyramid, the first Pyramid built.
Cairo to Aswan
March 9, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
This morning we flew from Cairo to Aswan. On arrival we transferred to our cabin on the Nile Cruise. The boat is gorgeous! This afternoon headed by speedboat to a temple. Home to lots of cats!Read more
Abu Simbel
March 10, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C
Departed 3am for our 3 1/2hr bus ride to Abu Simbel today. Wow! Just another extraordinary sight Egypt has to offer! Departed on our cruise down the Nile this afternoon!
Aswan to Luxor
March 11, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C
A relaxing day cruising the Nile. Afternoon visit to Kom Ombo Temple and Luxor Temple.
Luxor to Hurghada
March 12, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Departed our boat early this morning and drove to Al-Deir Al-Bahari Temple and Valley of the Kings. Amazing! Then on to Hurghada and the Red Sea. Weather here not good so no snorkeling sadly. StayingRead more
Hurghada
March 13, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Lazy day today wandering around the water. Not much to do as all snorkeling cancelled. Egypt is having the worst weather they have had in years. We seem to be fortunate to be missing the worst of it.
Red Sea
March 14, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Last day in Egypt as tomorrow we head home. Jordan border closed so no Jordan tour for us.
Heading home
March 15, 2020 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
Departed Red Sea early this morning. Visited the museum and bizzare. Now waiting to board the flight to Dubai. Going to be a long day!
TravelerHave a fabulous journey LOOSK and George xxx