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Egypt Visiting Egypt poses a vexing conundrum for many American travelers.  Should I go?  Is it safe? Is it feasible to travel without being part of a group? We decided we should go, that it is as safe as anywhere else these days, and definitely YES you can travel easily and assuredly without being part of a group. In late December/early January, the weather in Cairo could not have been better.  Sunny, warm days; cool, clear nights.  Perfect weather for exploring this fascinating city. Initially, we had only allotted three nights in Cairo, but quickly added another.  There is so much to see and do. The Egyptian Museum (go at night and avoid the tour groups), Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, and the Pyramids are just some of the highlights.  But just walking around the Zemalak area was a daily and nightly pleasure. Leaving Cairo for Aswan, we took an inexpensive flight to Aswan.  Spent a couple of days seeing the sights before heading off for Abu Simbel. The tacky sound-and-light show was our reason for lingering overnight; nevertheless, the town proved a peaceful respite from the bustling cities. Flying back to Aswan, we spent three nights on a dahabiya, floating down the Nile, before docking at Luxor.  Four nights in Luxor is time well spent.  Splurge for the balloon ride over the Valley of Kings at dawn, opt for staying on the West Bank, and decide to pass up the sound-and-light show at Karnak. After Luxor, we just had time for two more nights in Cairo, and then back home to winter. Egypt is easy to explore without a tour group.  Internal flights are an inexpensive and fast way to cover long distances in a flash.  Knowledgeable local guides are easily hired for a day or two of sightseeing.  But get out and walk.  Enjoy the towns and sights without hundreds of tourists blocking your view.  It is the perfect time for visitors to return to Egypt: low prices, few tourists and the pleasure of having these world-renowned sites practically to yourself. Date(s): January 2017. Album by David Kohl. Photos by David Kohl & Ross Rosenberg. 1 - 84 of 84 Total. 6250 Visits.
Map of Egypt The Pyramids of Giza From left to right, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Entrance to the interior of the Cheops Pryramid Entrance to the Pyramid of Cheops View of Cheops Pyramid of Khafre Its peak is still capped with a small part of the original limestone covering. The Sphinx Named The Sphinx by the Greeks because of its resemblance to their mythical winged monster. View of Cairo from the plateau of the Pyramids at Giza The Sphinx in profile Blame the Arabs (not Napoleon) for lopping off the nose sometime between the 11th and 15th centuries. Geezers at Giza Saqqara The Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara.  One of the earliest stone monuments - built around 2650 BC. Street scene in Islamic Cairo Mosque of Al Azhar in Islamic Cairo Ross & Mostafa at cafe in Coptic Cairo View of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan from Al-Azhar Park Mosque of Sultan Hassan Interior of Hassan Mosque View of Cairo from the Citadel Map of Holy Family's Flight into Egypt Interior of Convent of St George Interior of the Convent of St George in Coptic Cairo Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe At Wikala Al-Ghouri Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe Al-Tannoura Egyption Heritage Dance Troupe Front of the Egyptian Museum Interior of the Egyptian Museum Canopic jars Canopic jars in alabaster case Gilded goddesses on exterior of golden Canopic shrine Wooden Warriors Dating from 2000 BC, one of two sets of 40 wooden warriors.  The darker colored warriors are Nubians. Room at Hotel Longchamps, Cairo Santa and sax at Aswan airport View of the Nile from our room at the Pyramisa Isis Hotel View of Nile island from the hotel's boat taxi Temple of Hathor at Philae Aswan dam view Unfinished obelisk in Aswan Original setting of Abu Simbel Photo from the Aswan Museum of the original Nile-side setting of Abu Simbel before it was moved. Abu Simbel Abu Simbel Abu Simbel at night - after the Sound and Light Show Room at Eskaleh Eco Lodge in Abu Simbel Zekrayaat - Dahabiya Top floor of the Zekrayaat Room on the Zekrayaat One of the crew of the Zekrayaat One of the crew of the Zekrayaat Father and son farmers along the Nile John, David, Ross & Alice at the Temple of Horus The Temple of Horus at Edfu Ross at the Temple of Horus at Edfu Hieroglyphic Giant cabbages at market in Esna Market at Esna Early morning hot air balloon ride Hot air balloon Hot air balloon Hot air balloons ready for launching Hot air balloons initial take-off Hot air balloons in flight over the Valley of the Kings Hot air balloons in flight over the Valley of the Kings Hot air balloons in flight over the Valley of the Kings Hot air balloons in flight over the Nile near Luxor Landing Ramesseum Ramesseum Temple of Merenptah Temple of Hatshepsut Interior of the Tombs of the Artisans Interior of the Tombs of the Artisans Interior of the Tombs of the Artisans Luxor Temple Avenue of the Sphinxes, Luxor Avenue of the Sphinxes, Luxor View from the Marsam Hotel Front of the Marsam Hotel Dining Room of the Marsam Hotel Room at Marsam Hotel, Luxor Outdoor dining area of the Marsam View from the Marsam Ferry from the west bank to the east bank in Luxor
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