An american traveler’s guide to cairo, luxor and the red sea
In 2023 the Dive shop I teach Scuba through, Dip ‘N Dive, had a staff meeting where they wanted to get our travel really going again after the pandemic. I have always wanted to go to Egypt and the Red Sea seemed like a great place for some diving. So, I put together my thoughts, pitched the trip and the shop let me run with what was to be their most involved trip to date in their 51 years of business.
As it turns out, interest was high as the trip sold out in two weeks! For our itinerary we hit Cairo, Luxor and then headed out to scuba dive in the Northern Red Sea. Below is my Egyptian adventure I led with 27 other travelers from 6/12/26 – 6/26/26!
Preplanning
There is a lot to consider before you board the plane and head off to the Middle East. Below I highlight some items, but do your research, watch some YouTube videos and make sure you are prepared.
Vaccines
Vaccines are not mandatory, except one for Yellow Fever if you are arriving from a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. There are some vaccinations that are recommended though, like Hepatitis A and B, Polio and Typhoid. Some you can get through your health insurance at the local pharmacy. However, others, like Typhoid, you’ll have to make special arrangements to get.
I went to PassportHealth to get my vaccinations. This was very informative and convenient, but not cheap. For my initial consultation and two shots it was almost $600. Still, I felt it was worth it as I could not afford to be laid up trying to lead my group. Remember, it is recommended to get any vaccinations 4 to 6 weeks before traveling to give your body a chance to build immunity and to complete any vaccinations that require multiple doses.
Money
“Money, money, money, money, mo-ney!” Actually, I should say tips, tips tips, tips, TIPS! Tips, or bakshish in Arabic, definitely makes the world go round in Egypt. You’ll be tipping just about everyone for everything, so bring plenty of small bills.
Now, for the currency. USD is accepted, but locals may have a hard time using/exchanging any foreign coins or $1 USD bills. So save the US currency ($5, $10 and $20) for bigger tips. These would include tips for guides and private drivers. For most smaller tips $20 to $50 Egyptian Pounds will work. As of 7/8/26 $1 USD equals $49.55 Egyptian Pounds. (Note – I ran low on pounds and did tip with $1 US currency, which was still taken happily. It just makes life easier for the locals to avoid $1 bills if you can).
You can get Egyptian pounds ahead of your trip usually from your bank (make sure to ask ahead of time as they may need to order it). In Egypt, you can get Pounds at the airport, most hotels and ATMS. Most tourist establishments accept credit cards (primarily Visa and MasterCard). However, there may be a service charge for using your card and you may be subject to a foreign transaction fee. Call your credit card company beforehand to see what their policy is for using your card outside of the U.S.
Word to the wise. Nothing is free in Egypt. For example, someone offers to take your picture for you, they will want a tip. That security guard who just gave you advice on where to stand to get the best picture, will want a tip. The peddler offering to give you a free gift, well he’ll still want money. Mostly, its best to be polite and not engage.
Power adapters/converters
Always check what adapter and or converter you may need when traveling. In Egypt you will be using a C or F adapter. Both have two round, parallel prongs (see below), but type F is grounded and type C is not. Either will work fine.
Now pay attention here. Egyptian outlets are 220V. US outlets are 110V. So if coming from the US, you are definitely going to want an adapter that is also a converter to not overload what you are plugging in. Even if using a converter, make sure your adapter/converter can handle what you are plugging in, like a hairdryer.
Medications
You are definitely going to want to bring diarrhea prevention and treatment medication in case of Pharaoh’s Revenge (or Mummy Tummy), which is basically the same thing as Montezuma’s Revenge if in Mexico. On this topic, drink and brush your teeth with only sealed bottled water, even in hotels. PassportHealth offers a great travel kit that you can purchase here.
Now, prescription medications are another thing all together. They should be carried in their original container and take only what you need to last trip duration. It is also recommended to have a doctor’s note explaining the need for the medication, dosage and that it is for personal use.
Some medications, especially controlled substances like narcotics and psychotropics, may have restrictions and/or be prohibited. Best to first check with your closest Egyptian Consulate before attempting to bring any of that in country.
Clothes
Let’s get something out of the way. There is no clothing police in Egypt. With that being said, you will want to be respectful of the cultural and dress somewhat appropriately. Men, consider pants and loose fitting shirts. Women, may want skirts that cover the knee or loose fitting pants and shirts that cover the shoulders (again, think local customs).
I personally went with long loose hiking pants and short sleeve button shirts that were predominantly DryWick material.
For your feet, sturdy comfortable shoes will serve you well, especially when going to Giza or the Valley of the Kings. You’ll want to save the sandles for the Liveaboard or beach. For Cairo and Luxor I wore Teva Ellwood shoes, and found them to be very comfortable.
Don’t forget to bring sunscreen and a hat. A little personal fan also can be nice, as well as cooling towels. The cooling towels were a favorite of our group and worked very well in the June heat.
Once on the liveaboard, break out the flip-flops, if you even put shoes on at all, and the shorts. Don’t forget to bring a hoodie and some long comfortable pants as you may get chilly at night, especially after a day of diving.
Getting There
Our group was traveling from Buffalo. From Buffalo to JFK in NYC we flew JetBlue. Then from JFK to Egypt, we took a direct flight to Cairo with EgyptAir. All flights ran smooth and were on time. (Just a quick note here – our flight to Cairo was more like DaycareAir. I never had so many crying kids on a flight before, which made sleep challenging. This may have been an oddity, but maybe pack sound canceling earphones… just in case).
You need a visa for your stay in Egypt. This can be obtained at the airport when you land. Or, if you want to skip the line, you can do an e-visa, which must be done at least 7 days before travel. The e-visa lets you print the visa at home. Both the e-visa and airport vise are $30 USD. If you wait till the airport, it is cash only.
Last word on the preplanning, make sure your Passport is good for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival and contains an empty visa page. Additionally, you should carry proof of onward travel (like your round-trip ticket) and your accommodation bookings (where you are staying).
Cairo
As Sallah from Raiders of the Lost Ark said, “Cairo, city of the living.” This rings true as the capital of Egypt is home to over 20 million people and is the largest city in Africa and the Middle East!
With that being said, be prepared for an orchestra of beautiful chaos. From the traffic, which takes a brave soul to try to navigate, to the bustle of the people moving along the never ending roads and side streets, this city can be a shock to the unexpecting.
Accommodations
For our stay in Cairo we chose the Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino. Located on the West Bank of the Nile in the heart of Cairo, this 5-star hotel was a great choice. There is a variety of dining experiences across the seven restaurants and bars, including traditional Arabic cuisine, Italian and Japanese, if you don’t feel like wandering out after a day of sightseeing.
And for those that like to press their luck, as the name states, there is a casino open 24 hours in the hotel that has slots and table games. The hotel is in close proximity to The Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Cairo Opera House and The Egyptian Museum In Cairo (EMC) (which is still a cool place to visit even though the Grand Egyptian Museum is now open).
Day 1
We touched down at the Cairo International Airport after our ten and a half hour flight from JFK. We met our tour representative, Fouad, from Traveline Egypt, obtained our visas, grabbed our bags and, after a short bus ride, checked into the hotel. I cannot stress enough how nice it was having a representative guide us through security and bag collection. Everything ran smoothly. Thanks Fouad!
Luckily this was pretty much a down day, which was much needed as we were all pretty wiped out from the flight. The majority of us spent most of the day relaxing and checking out the hotel. By the evening we were feeling ready to go so we tried a Nile Dinner Cruise, which was a blast.
The food on the cruise was very good and the two hour trip also included some musical performances and traditional Sufi and belly dancing.
Our whole group enjoyed our first night in Cairo cruising down the Nile while eating, drinking and enjoying some entertainment.
Day 2
Day 2 was the real beginning of our tour. We met our Cairo Guide, Nahla Kyrillos, who took us to see the pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara. All in all a pretty excellent day.
Giza Plateau (pyramids & Sphinx)
Let’s face it, the Giza Plateau is the first thing that usually comes to mind when thinking of Egypt. It is also top of the list of things to see when visiting the country. The main reason, of course, is the pyramids and the Sphinx, amazing creations that most of the people around the world would be able to recognize.
The three prominent pyramids of the Plateau are, from smallest to largest, Menkaure, Khafre and The Great Pyramid of Khufu. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the only remaining one, of seven, Wonders Of The Ancient World. It is 45 stories tall and made up of 2 million blocks. It is over 4,500 years old and was the tallest building in the world for over 3,800 years. (Note – some of our party went into the Great Pyramid but were underwhelmed. In addition to being cramped and extremely hot, there was not much to see but an empty sarcophagus. However, if you want bragging rights that you actually went into the pyramid, entrance will cost you about $30 USD).
When we arrived, we had the choice of walking or, for $20 USD, riding a camel up to where we were having lunch at, 9 Pyramids Lounge , overlooking the plateau.
The camel ride to lunch turned out to be my highlight moment of the trip. I had to pinch myself when I looked over and saw the pyramids as I rode a camel across the desert to lunch. I felt like I was in some movie in the best possibly way ever. Our lunch too was incredible with what has to be one of the best views in the world!
It may be hard to believe that anything can compare to The Great Pyramid of Khufu, but The Great Sphinx does, at least in world famous images. Lying proud and standing guard in front of the Khafre, son of Khufu, pyramid.
The Sphinx is about 66ft high and 240ft long. (honestly it looked a little smaller than I imagined, but still very cool!) Scholars date it to about 2500BC. Known as “the father of terror,” the Sphinx is the earliest known monumental sculpture ancient Egypt. The Giza Plateau was truly an amazing thing to see and well worth the visit.
Now was any of this built by Aliens? Well come see for yourself and you decide. Either way the Giza Plateau is not to be missed.
Memphis
Located about 15 miles South of Cairo is Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt following reunification of upper and lower Egypt. This is the birthplace of the Pharaonic state. Memphis was founded in 3100 BC by the legendary King Menes. This is where the concept of Pharaohs and divine monarchy began!
There was not much to see in Memphis, but a few remains. However, the The Colossus of Ramses II was interesting to see. If you have time on your journey a quick stop in Memphis is nice. But if pressed for time, I’d recommend a skip.
Saqqara
About two and a half miles from Memphis is Saqqara, the burial grounds for Memphis. This “open air museum” is home to some of the most important kings of the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties of the Old Kingdom.
The highlight in Saqqara is the Step Pyramid of Djoser. This is known as the first pyramid and first monumental stone building in the world. It is 200ft tall and approximately 4,700 years old…making it older than the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
In addition to the Step Pyramid, there are a couple other tombs we visited, like the tomb of King Teti, the first pharaoh of Egypt’s Sixth Dynasty during the Old Kingdom. This was our first descent into a tomb and was very cool, but hot. At the end of your trip down, you can see Teti’s rather large sarcophagus, just don’t expect to find him in it. This has been lost to robbers and time.
The stop at Saqqara was enjoyed by our group and worth a visit when in Cairo.
Day 3
Our agenda on day 3 was packed with activities including visits to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Cairo, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Hanging Church and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
Welcome to the Grand Egyptian Museum (“GEM”), the world’s largest archeological museum. Inside there is room for over 100,000 artifacts spanning 7,000 years of Egyptian history.
The GEM took 22 years to build and is estimated to have cost $1 billion dollars. This really is an amazing museum that fits into the country’s history and historical landmarks. In fact, the Giza Pyramids are clearly visible from inside the museum.
Of note is that inside the GEM is the entire collection of artifacts that were found in King Tut’s tomb, displayed together for the first time.
The GEM is way more than just a welcome break from the heat and outdoor exploring. It is a way to immerse yourself in Egypt’s past all within a beautiful new facility. At the GEM, the past truly meets the present. Give yourself plenty of time for your stop here. We spent a couple hours at the GEM and I probably saw 3% of the entire museum. To really see what the GEM has to offer, you’d need a few full days.
The Citadel of Cairo
Our next stop took us to the Citadel of Cairo, which was built by Sultan Salah al-din in the 12th century AD to defend against Crusaders.
Today the Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and houses several mosques and museums. The most famous of which is the The Mosque of Muhammad Ali with its Ottoman-style domes and almost 270ft towers.
Outside of the pyramids and Sphinx, the Citadel may be the most recognizable structure in Cairo.
Hanging Church
The Hanging Church dates back possibly as far as the 3rd century BC. It is one of the oldest Christian churches in all of Egypt.
Deriving its name from being built upon the gatehouse of the Roman Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church became a refuge for Christians as Christianity spread throughout Egypt during Roman rule.
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Our day also included a trip to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, located in the heart of historic Cairo.
Before we hit the Bazaar, we stopped for lunch at Zeeyara Resturant on Al-Moez Street. This was my favorite lunch stop in Cairo. The food was delicious, plentiful and the atmosphere was fantastic. Another spot where I felt like I stepped onto a movie set. Adding to the atmosphere was that while we were enjoying lunch, you could hear the call to prayer coming from the balcony.
After our filing lunch, we made our way to the Bazaar. Founded in 1382 AD, the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar was a major center for trade. Its narrow streets now host hundreds of merchants of all sorts ready to haggle over some goods and souvenirs. As you walk around there will be many offers to come check out the “cheap” gifts being sold by a sea of vendors.
This was an incredible experience that let us try our hand at negotiating for some gifts to be brought back home. (Note – do not accept first price! Haggling is expected and walk away if the price is not right. Trust me, they will most likely come down).
Day 4
Our day 4 started with catching a very early flight to Luxor. The flight was seamless and again we were greeted by our Traveline representative, Mysara, who made sure our transition was an easy one. Once we landed we headed out right away to tour. See more below.
Luxor
Welcome to ancient Thebes, the capital of the New Kingdom of Egypt, known today as Luxor. Frequently referred to as “The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum,” Luxor contains treasures on both the West and East Bank of the Nile and you’ll want to book time to visit both.
Accommodations
For our stay in Luxor we chose the Sonesta St. George Hotel with its sweeping terrace and majestic views of the Nile. Sitting right on the East bank of the Nile, the Sonesta St. George Hotel is another 5-star hotel and great choice.
The hotel pool’s terrace overlooks the Nile and is great way to cool down after a day of adventure exploring. It’s also not too shabby to wake up to see the shimmering Nile River right outside of your room.
The hotel has three distinct restaurants, offering both Egyptian and international dishes, and a variety of other cafes and lounges. Attractions close by the Sonesta St. George Hotel include the Luxor and Karnak temples, the Luxor Museum and the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
Day 4 cont.
As mentioned above, once our plane from Cairo landed we headed right out on the tours for that day. This included the East bank of Luxor where we visited the Karnak and Luxor Temples. Our guide for or Luxor portion of the journey was Khaled, who gave us a master class on all we were seeing.
Karnak Temple
On the East Bank sits the Karnak Temple, a Unesco World Heritage Site that spans over an impressive 200 acres and is the largest religious structure ever to be built.
Step inside and see the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns!
As with many ancient sites in Egypt, it’s hard to wrap your head around just how human hands built such a grand thing!
For lunch we went to El-Kababgy Luxor. This restaurant is right on the Nile, in front of a harbor. The food and view were both great!
Luxor Temple
Another Unesco World Heritage Site on the East Bank is the Luxor Temple, which looks nothing like like the one in Vegas!
The entrance pylon was built by Ramses II and originally had two 82ft high pink granite obelisks. Only one remains today as the other is in the Place de la Concord, the public square where many lost their heads to the guillotine during the French Revolution.
Luxor Temple is unique as it was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, rather than a specific god…bet that angered the gods.
Both the Karnak and Luxor Temples were worth a visit and a half a day was good to take in both.
Day 5
Day 5 Was our visit to the West Bank of Luxor where we hit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens. Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Valley of the Kings and Queens
A huge highlight of this trip was seeing the Valley of the Kings, where King Tut’s tomb is located. The New KIngdom Pharaohs decided to try to do better in hiding their tombs from graverobbers. The plan did not work so well as only a few tombs remained untouched. As of today, there have been 65 found tombs.
The Valley served as a royal burial ground for nearly 500 years. There is incredible history here. While you can enter several tombs as part of the general admission, you will need to purchase extra tickets to see things like King Tut‘s tomb and tombs of Seti I and Rameses V and VI.
After seeing the artifacts from King Tut’s tomb in the GEM I could not wait to see the tomb where it all came from. You could sense the history here as you descended into the tomb. Once you finish your climb down, to the right is King Tut’s sarcophagus.
And over to the left is the old boy, King Tut, himself!
After seeing Tut’s tomb, I’m still not sure how all those artifacts I saw at the GEM fit in here, but this was amazing history to see with my own eyes. Most of my life I’ve been hearing, reading and watching things on this historic site and it was incredible to be standing there!
(Some notes here – In about every tomb you will find a attendant that will click your ticket as you only can see three tombs with each general admission ticket. They will also offer you a piece of cardboard to use as a fan. If you take that cardboard, it will be returned on your way out and a tip will be expected. Also, in each tomb there will be other attendants that will be all to eager to show you a good photo angle, or to take your picture. While they can get you some good shots a tip will also be expected).
Valley of the Queens
I have to admit having done this, I would skip it and spend more time at the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Queens is quieter and has less crowds, but the reason is there is not as much to see here. I would go back if, and when, the tomb of Nefertari opens back up to the public as that is supposed to be spectacular.
Temple of Hatshepsut
This stop also was most impressive. The Temple of Hatshepsut is another extremely recognizable structure. The main ramp and three terraces that are nestled into a cliffside are all breathtaking.
The temple was in a state of disrepair when first being uncovered in the late 1800s. Since 1925 painstaking effort has been put into rebuilding the temple. Since 1961, the Polish Center of Mediterranean Archeology (PCMA) of Warsaw University in Cairo has been doing a nice job of carrying out the restoration work.
Colossi of Memnon
Our last stop of the day was at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III that presided over his funerary temple.
The statues were built 3,400 years ago. They stand an impressive 60ft tall and each weigh about 1,220 tons with their pedestals.
Before we headed back to our hotel for a much needed swim in the pool we had lunch at Carter 1922, where you can actually see Howard Carter‘s house where he lived when he discovered King Tut’s Tomb. This was yet again another great choice with delicious food and atmosphere.
That evening some of us decided to take in a little of the local culture and try hookah, or as locally called shisha. Our guide, Khaled, graciously met us at the hotel lobby and took us to his local cafe. This was another highlight of the trip. Sitting on the cafe patio sipping mint tea and trying a blueberry flavored Shisha with the locals was a memory I will never forget. A little reminder to every now and then step outside of the normal beaten path and perhaps your comfort zone and experience new things.
Day 6
On day 6 we concluded our land part of our adventure, or so we thought, and boarded our bus to head to Hurghada to catch our liveaboard. About an hour from Hurghada a radiator hose went and we found ourselves broken down in the desert.
Our tour representative, Mysara, called for another bus, but before it could arrive our busdriver replaced the hose and we were back on the road. Our busdriver was a rockstar!!
After our adventurous journey, we arrived at the Port of Hurghada and laid welcome eyes on our liveaboard, The Grand Sea Explorer.
Northern Red Sea
The diving part of our trip was taking us to the Northern Red Sea, known for its historic and world-class shipwrecks, like the famous Thistlegorm, and Ras Mohammed National Park. While we did see many moray eels and Napoleon humphead wrasse, some frisky sea turtles, a couple good size rays and dolphins on the last days of our trip, the big marine life is mostly to be found in the Southern part of the Red Sea.
(Note on North Red Sea diving – it can be challenging. Many of our dives were off of Zodiac tenders and included negative entries. Sometimes surface and current conditions were rough. I can now see why it is highly recommend that divers be advanced level or higher and in good physical shape to dive here).
Liveaboard
For the next week we were staying onboard The Grand Sea Explorer, which is part of the Sea Serpent fleet. This was the first liveaboard I’ve been on, so I had nothing to compare it to. Several in our group, who have been on other liveaboards, said they had been on Aggressor boats that were, at least accommodation wise, better.
The boat looked like it was showing a little of its age, but the crew were absolutely fantastic. They did a great job and made us feel not just like at home, but like family. The food was great and the we all enjoyed our stay aboard. Overall, I would gladly go on this boat and with this crew again.
Day 6 Cont. and Day 7
After we boarded and stowed both our personal items and dive gear, we headed out and did a check out dive in Gota Abu Ramada, where we practiced deployment of our DSMB. The next day we hit dive sites Big Brother and Little Brother. Big Brother had cool drop-offs and we spotted our first of many large Napoleon humphead wrasse.
For Little Brother, we had a quick Zodiac ride. Once under, we were in awe of yet more stunning drop-offs.
Day 8
On day 8 we did some amazing wreck dives. First up we dove the Carnatic, a steamship that sank in 1869 after striking the Sha’ab Abu Nuhas Reef with the loss of 31 lives. The wreck has nicely become an artificial reef draped in coral.
Laying close by the Carnatic is the Giannis D, a Greek cargo ship that also meet its end on the Sha’ab Abu Nuhas Reef in 1983. The stern of the wreck, with its engine room, is well intact and easy to penetrate. This was one of my favorite dives of our trip.
We finished the day with our first of several dives on the historic Thistlegorm, a wreck that often makes the list of best wrecks to dive in the world! This British cargo steamship was carrying a multitude of supplies, including trucks, motorcycles, rifles, airplane parts and locomotives, on its way to Alexandria when it was bombed and sunk by the Germans in October 1941.
The following day we did two more dives on this wreck and they were all well worth it. There is so much to see on the deck and in the holds that you’ll want to do at least several dives to take it all in.
The Thistlegorm deserves its placement on top wreck dives in the world and these were my favorite dives of the trip!
Day 9
After two more dives on the Thistlegorm, we dove the Dunraven, a British steamship that sunk in April 1876 after striking the coral reef at Beacon Rock. The wreck lies upside down and divers can easily penetrate the wreck and go through almost its entire length.
Day 10
On day 10 we did more reef diving at Jackfish Alley, Anemone City and The Alternatives. There was an array of marine life on these reefs including pufferfish, stingrays, moray eels, barracuda and clownfish in there anemone homes.
For our night dive we hit The Alternatives. This was a nice evening dive where we saw pufferfish, angelfish and Red Sea bannerfish.
Day 11
On day 11 Scuba Jay got his 400th dive in on Shark and Yolanda Reefs.
The Yolanda was a Cypriot cargo ship that sank in 1980. Among the ships cargo was toilets and bathtubs. Despite the cargo, this was not a crap dive. Indeed it was rather fun. Seeing the toilets spread out all over the reef was rather comical and the marine life was diverse and included Napoleon humphead wrasse, Unicornfish and stingrays.
(Note – the current can be strong on Shark and Yolanda Reefs and the dives here are usually drift dives).
For our last dives of the day we hit Siyul Kebir and Dolphin Reefs. On Siyul Kebir we again saw many clownfish, as well as butterflyfish and yellowtail surgeonfish.
Day 12
We stayed overnight on Dolphin Reef and the reef lived up to its name. We saw multiple dolphins and some of our group had them swim right by them. Not a bad way to end our diving!!
Headed back to port and spent the night in Hurghada, where we did some window and souvenir shopping. The Hurghada port must strictly control the peddlers as we did not see any. Also, the shops had some of the best prices we saw on some items. For example, a laminated map of the dive sites of the Red Sea cost me $1.30 USD.
Day 13
We spent our last night on the Grand Sea Explorer and had an early departure for our flight back to Cairo. I was lucky to spend my Birthday in Egypt and my group surprised me with a wonderful keepsake signed by everyone.
We said our goodbyes to our excellent crew and there were hugs all around, especially for our dive guides Sammy, Moody and Ramzy who really showed us a great time.
After our early flight back to Cairo we stayed at the Le Meridien Cairo Airport hotel. After a week at sea, the king size bed was most welcome!
The Le Meridien is not only a wonderful hotel with good accommodations, but is conveniently attached by enclosed bridge walkway to the Cairo International Airport.
The hotel has three main restaurants and bars. Also, they have a great massage center by the pool, which a good many of our group, including myself, enjoyed after our long travels.
Day 14
Unfortunately we did not have much time to rest at the Le Meridien as our flight from Cairo to JFK departed at 5:50am. Flying home was much better than the flight to Cairo as we only had one or two crying kids onboard. In what was a rare occasion, I actually slept most of the flight back.
To say I was exhausted upon my return would be an understatement. I literally almost fell asleep standing up brushing my teeth before going to bed. It is always good to return home and as I drifted off to sleep I had visions of pyramids, tombs and beautiful foreign lands dancing in my head.
Wrapping Things Up
So that wraps up my adventure to Egypt nice and tight, you know, like a mummy. I’ve dreamed of traveling to this country since I was little and it did not disappoint. From the Great Pyramid and Sphinx to the Valley of the Kings and the Grand Egyptian Museum, this country absolutely is buried deep in history. Where New York City may be the melting pot of America, Egypt feels like the melting pot of the world and ancient world history.
I look forward to going back someday and maybe doing a Nile cruise for several days and then diving in the Southern part of the Red Sea…time to start planning a return sequel trip. Who wants to come along?
The outtakes…
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“How boring would the world be if everywhere and everyone were the same. Safe travels and good adventures.” Scuba Jay
