How I did it: The cruise took us to Alexandria then I had a private guide meet us. GAT Tours arranged a tour based upon my choices: Pyramids, museum, lunch on the Nile, Khan El Khalili. I even got them to add riding camels at the pyramids! They did take me to places I didn't ask for, however the time it took to get to my other choices meant that I got to see the "breaking of the fast" on the last Friday of Ramadan, and we were in Khan El Khalili at the time. Awe inspiring to see all those people praying then celebrating outside that ancient mosque. No-one went hungry that night. Even folks stuck in traffic had people walking the streets to offer then free dates and food.

Lessons & tips: Private guide

Jan 03, 2009, 03:13PM PST | 0 comments | 1 cheer