The land of the Pharaoes

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July 18, 2024
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Day 1
Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 8:06 PM
🌙 33 °C
Altitude: 24 m
Egypt Al Baḩr al A‘má 30.038311, 31.22454730°2’18” N 31°13’28” E
A boys dream
July 18, 2024 in Egypt ⋅ 🌙 33 °C
Landed late last night in Cairo for an extended work n leisure weekend. First time in Egypt n the first time to see the gigantic pyramids n the mighty Nile river. Places I have dreamt of visiting since I was a boy. The pyramids of Giza literally touch the city but on the western side they merge with the dessert. Once i left the cheops pyramid behind I was almost by myself. Called family to share this experience. After a short rest I ventured to the Nile for dinner - another majestic place. What a day!Read more
TravelerAwesome place. Love your photo against Pyramid backdrop. We wish to join you tot his amazing place in the .
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Day 2–5
July 19, 2024 at 12:34 PM - July 22, 2024
3 nights
☀️ 36 °C
Altitude: 35 m
Egypt Tur‘at al Manşūrīyah 29.994453, 31.11875529°59’40” N 31°7’8” E
Pyramids, obelisks and hieroglyphs
Jul 19–22, 2024 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 36 °C
What a privilege to do my morning run around those wonders of the world. The only ones really which are still in good order. I did a beautiful 9km loop around the 9 pyramids, mostly in peaceful solitude. Found the sphinx which I missed yesterday. I found out that he pyramids go by their Egyptian names khufu khafre n menkaure while we learnt their Greek names in school. The new grand Egyptian museum is still in soft opening mode. Lucky I could make it. It will be a truly amazing museum. Followed by beautiful vegetarian moussaka.Read more
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Day 2
Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:43 PM
☀️ 37 °C
Altitude: 27 m
Egypt Tur‘at ‘Abd al ‘Āl 30.031055, 31.17370630°1’52” N 31°10’25” E
The Egyptian bug
July 19, 2024 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
I finally get to finish my trip log. Was weary to do it because it was such an ordeal. Fell sick badly the last night with fever n diarrhea n slept most of the next day until I had to check out at 3pm. At the airport I find out that my flight is delayed by 4 hrs. I shiver n sleep on and off until boarding. Arriving at tabuk I find no driver waiting for me. When bad luck strikes .... finally in bed at 3.30am. Hence I have not taken a single pic on that dayRead more
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Day 3
Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 6:07 PM
☀️ 38 °C
Altitude: 15 m
Egypt Az Zamālik 30.067809, 31.22240830°4’4” N 31°13’21” E
Walking the city
July 20, 2024 in Egypt ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Today I left the hotel with the intention to explore the city. First stop was the old national Egyptian museum and I decided to reach it by metro. The green line was just opened 2 months ago and works nicely. Unlike the museum which looks as old as the pyramids. But the objects are just mind-blowing. From tut ench amun to the oldest statue in Egypt its all there.

I then walked all the way to al azhira Park passing the suk and al suleiman and al alzhira mosque. Made friends with a local and we had mint tea n with a lot of kids taking pics. Another beautiful day in CairoRead more
TravelerThe museum looks modern and the objects are priceless. This is what I’d also expecting the grandness and the ancient treasures. However, the color tone is very earthy, black and gold just like the dessert. Do you also picked up any vibrant color in the city? Or it part of their religion to keep color very neutral ?
7/20/24Reply
TravelerThanks for sharing this experience with us. Really nice and hope you enjoy and have a great time there
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Trip end
July 21, 2024

The land of the Pharaoes

A boys dream

Pyramids, obelisks and hieroglyphs

The Egyptian bug

Walking the city