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Cairo Aswan Felucca Journey Luxor Fayoum Oasis
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Pyramids
    A million photos do not prepare you for this amazing sight

  • Aswan's Souq
    Great fun just to walk around and (slightly) less touristy than the famous Khan El Khalli in Cairo

  • Felucca Trip
    Two days of total relaxation with great Nile views and tasty Egyptian food. And all for £12!

  • Karnak Temple
    Largest place of worship ever constructed


    • Felucca
    Introduction
    I went to Egypt for two weeks in March 1999 visiting most of the popular places (major exceptions were Alexandria and Sinai).

    This section of the web site gives information about my trip, including where I went, where I stayed, where I ate and how much things cost.

    Route
    This section contains a map of Egypt, showing where I went. It also gives details of how long I spent where and the transport I used to got about.

    Cairo
    Cairo was where I entered and left Egypt, by plane. Its a massive city with lots to see, most notably the Pyramids of Giza, which are very close by.

    Aswan
    Right down in the south of Egypt, Aswan is very different to Cairo. Its here where you get some of the best Nile views and also Aswan is the best place to organise a feluuca trip.

    Felucca Trip
    Two days cruising down the Nile in the traditional Egyptian boat, from Aswan to Edfu. An unexpected bonus on our trip was a visit to our captain's village, a surreal and unforgettable experience.

    Luxor
    As one guidebook puts it, Luxor is a massive open air museum. Karnak Temple is awe inspiring, the West Bank sites such as the Valley of the Kings and Deir el- Bahri no less so.

    Fayoum Oasis
    This was the least touristy part of Egypt I visited. No fake papyrus and alabaster shops here, but some some interesting sites around.


    This page last updated: 17/5/99