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How I did it: I count the time to save the money and get organised into the year. I was a 21 year-old student at the time.I met with a Nun who was touring France collecting money for a charity to work in local slums. I joined other young people who wanted to visit her, and a month-long fact finding visit was organised for us.I put all my savings at the time into the trip - a year of private tuition jobs. We flew from Brussels and arrived in Cairo, to b… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Fly to Cairo. Go downtown to the where all the buses are. Get in a minivan that claims it is going to Giza. When it drops you off, wander around a bit until you attract attention and then ask where the pyramids are. Decline the offers from the 12 year old boys for personal tours. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Well it was my honeymoon, so all we needed to do was book the tickets! We organised a tour as you get to see more in a short space of time, and its safer to travel in a group around Egypt. Pyramids are fascinating, but remember that there is so much history in this one country and there are many other incredible sites to see! Read how I did it…
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How I did it: The pyramids were really cool to see. The great pyramids at Giza were wonderful but such a pain to try and navigate. The locals that are in your face wanting money are awful!! I really enjoyed the step pyramid of king Zoser in Saqqara even more! It was much more visitor friendly. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Vacation to Dubai, Cairo, and Sharm El-Sheikh. Fly into Cairo and stayed at Mena House Oberoi which has beautiful views of the pyramids from balconies in your rooms, but it is overpriced. (not recommended overall) It was a short walk to the pyramids from there. Read how I did it…
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I guess it’s actually gonna happen. I booked the flights and hotels today. Going to spend 5 days in Egypt and see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, the National Museum, the Valley of the Kings, and have dinner with my wife on a Nile Cruise.









