Checking in at the Oasis Hotel

When we arrived at Cairo International Airport, we were met by Osema from Timeless Tours. He was there just as we got off the plane so he ushered us through passport control and security. We didn't have to queue for anything - it was real VIP treatment!

We did have to wait for the baggage to come through - even Osema couldn't speed up that process! But once we had our bags 🎒, we were quickly shown to our very comfortable airport transfer transport.

We have been to many busy cities and even lived in some of them, but Cairo in rush hour takes traffic chaos to a whole new level!! We had a hair-raising drive to our hotel. Fortunately, we made it unscathed! 😂

We were delighted to get our first glimpse of pyramids en route, too. It seems so incongruous to have them as the backdrop to the busiest traffic jam ever!!

At the hotel, we were met by Sam who explained everything we needed to know. Hotel staff brought us orange juice and Ferrero Rocher - bizarre!! After a few minutes we were shown to our room (none too shabby!) where we unpacked, freshened up, and went to dinner. It was buffet style and very tasty.

After dinner, we went for a drink in the hotel bar, The Thirsty Camel! At the prices they charge, we won't be making a habit of it!! 😂Read more