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"Tashi" wrote in message news:h_g0e.761706$Xk.327344@pd7tw3no... out of curiosity what tour group are you going with? Oh, it's our local tour group. Nothing you have ever heard for. when you say "ship" do you mean house boat or Faluca(a sail boat of sorts) No. A ship. The big ones that sail on the Nile. They look just like the ones that travel on the sea (cruses), only a bit smaller..... where in Europe are you from? Central Europe. and what is your age group? How many age groups are there? ) I'm 25. also, what is incld. in your tour? food? etc.. I have breakfast and dinner (I think I have dinner, not sure) in hotels, and all three meals abord the ship. |
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"Tashi" wrote in message news:h_g0e.761706$Xk.327344@pd7tw3no... out of curiosity what tour group are you going with? Oh, it's our local tour group. Nothing you have ever heard for. when you say "ship" do you mean house boat or Faluca(a sail boat of sorts) No. A ship. The big ones that sail on the Nile. They look just like the ones that travel on the sea (cruses), only a bit smaller..... where in Europe are you from? Central Europe. and what is your age group? How many age groups are there? ) I'm 25. also, what is incld. in your tour? food? etc.. I have breakfast and dinner (I think I have dinner, not sure) in hotels, and all three meals abord the ship. |
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Good health and high spirits!
some info for you. $1.00 US = approx 5.8 Egp Everything in Egypt is cheap comparitively.. you can buy cheap souvieners or expensive ones the trick is to Bargain....and bargain well. Don't haggle over a dollar though, keep in mind these people make hardly a thing. general rule.. if they say for example: $300 for something it is usually good to start the price at like $75 or so.. usually 1/3-1/4 of what they are asking. Somethings are set in price usually at grocery stores or pharmacies etc. You may find more interesting souveniers if you shop where the locals shop. Breakfast is usually provided by the tour, giving you lunch free and perhaps your dinner.. or they go as a group to eat. (keep in mind, the mashed beans they serve for lunch, dinner *foul madas* is usually a breakfast dish for Egyptians). --many shop keepers will order tea for you and talk for awhile before you strike up a bargain. LEARN THESE WORDS: LA=NO SHUKRAN=THANK YOU NEVER SHAKE OR EAT OUT OF A COMMON BOWL WITH YOUR LEFT HAND. These were some of the prices when I was there. However you should look to see if these attractions are covered in your tour. Usually they are. I stayed at the Pharaohs Hotel CAIRO Citadel Of Salah Al-Din--20LE The Egyptian Museum--20LE The Royal Mummies Hall--40LE The Cairo Tower--30LE Scarabee Papyrus (where they sell Papyrus paper) Can be pricey.. I bought around 5 pcs at a price of 138 LE (these prices are set) The Third Pyramid, Giza--10LE Giza Pyramids--20LE ASWAN Train to Aswan from Cairo. 14HRS 69LE. checked out the market, the dam and just hung out for a couple of days exploring. ASWAN sells the cheapest Sheesha's. TAKE THE TIME AND THE $ TO FLY TO ABU SIMBLE.. WORTH IT. At that time it was I think about $100 to fly there. 200 PT. for local fees 400 PT for Guide fees at Abu Simble temple 30LE Abu Simbel Two Temples Took a felucca to LUXOR visit a Nubian Family for dinner Stopped at Kom Ombo Temple 10LE Philae temple 20LE Edfu Temple 20LE Stayed at the WINDSOR HOTEL in Luxor. Eat at local places, try the pigeon--usually in a cage as soon as you enter the restaurant. Karnak Temple 20LE (Many *touts will be around to show you things.. if you follow one do pay them a dollar or something.. that is usually how they make their $) They are not out to rob you. To go to Hurghada you have to go by Convo... No ship route cause it's through the desert. Hurghada is a huge tourist area so expect to pay more, there are many clubs and restaurants etc.. take the time to go on a side trip into the eastern desert. while there find a unique store called the MEYA MEYA. It is the only place I found that sells nice unique souviners that are not the typical tourist trash souvieners. The owner of the store is called Sam very nice guy.. Don't be fooled by people who *lead you to someones store, sometimes the store can be good.. these people get commisions to get people to the store... can be an interesting experience. In restaurants/souks... Make sure that YOU break the seal on the water bottle... refuse it if it is already opened.. they like to refill the bottle with local water in some places. When ordering food you can look at what someone else is eating and say "I want that".. Get on the web and look up Egyptian menu.. lots of food info. will give you the jist of what they eat. there are many souks to shop at for munchies while touring around.. http://touregypt.net/recipes/ Do try foods at markets and bazaars.. just use your common sense, if the guy who is handling your food is picking his nose or has very bad hygiene skip it.. make sure though that ALL food is throughly cooked, boiled. Don't eat anything that you can't peel yourself cause it was probably washed in local water. Oranges, bananas, mangos good choices.. nuts, cheese, figs etc. also good. most of all relax and have fun, explore and don't take things too seriously... realize that these people are all trying to make a living, not to rip you off.. well not always!! Tourism is the leading job for most and some people are degraded to handing out toilet paper to tourists as a job!! If you want superior service in hotels.. tip your cleaning person generously.. I gave her $10 for 3days and I got my clothes washed, dryed ironed, chocolates, flowers, fancy towels all made up in the shapes of animals and shells. Also,, tip the Person you want to tip IN PERSON Don't give the $ to the manager or someone... the person who you want to get the $ won't get it usually. if you have anymore questions.. give me a shout back. Tashi -- "When one realizes that life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. ~ Edward Dahlberg LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! http://www.globosapiens.net/ta-shy "Big_B" wrote in message ... "Tashi" wrote in message news:h_g0e.761706$Xk.327344@pd7tw3no... out of curiosity what tour group are you going with? Oh, it's our local tour group. Nothing you have ever heard for. when you say "ship" do you mean house boat or Faluca(a sail boat of sorts) No. A ship. The big ones that sail on the Nile. They look just like the ones that travel on the sea (cruses), only a bit smaller..... where in Europe are you from? Central Europe. and what is your age group? How many age groups are there? ) I'm 25. also, what is incld. in your tour? food? etc.. I have breakfast and dinner (I think I have dinner, not sure) in hotels, and all three meals abord the ship. |
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Good health and high spirits!
some info for you. $1.00 US = approx 5.8 Egp Everything in Egypt is cheap comparitively.. you can buy cheap souvieners or expensive ones the trick is to Bargain....and bargain well. Don't haggle over a dollar though, keep in mind these people make hardly a thing. general rule.. if they say for example: $300 for something it is usually good to start the price at like $75 or so.. usually 1/3-1/4 of what they are asking. Somethings are set in price usually at grocery stores or pharmacies etc. You may find more interesting souveniers if you shop where the locals shop. Breakfast is usually provided by the tour, giving you lunch free and perhaps your dinner.. or they go as a group to eat. (keep in mind, the mashed beans they serve for lunch, dinner *foul madas* is usually a breakfast dish for Egyptians). --many shop keepers will order tea for you and talk for awhile before you strike up a bargain. LEARN THESE WORDS: LA=NO SHUKRAN=THANK YOU NEVER SHAKE OR EAT OUT OF A COMMON BOWL WITH YOUR LEFT HAND. These were some of the prices when I was there. However you should look to see if these attractions are covered in your tour. Usually they are. I stayed at the Pharaohs Hotel CAIRO Citadel Of Salah Al-Din--20LE The Egyptian Museum--20LE The Royal Mummies Hall--40LE The Cairo Tower--30LE Scarabee Papyrus (where they sell Papyrus paper) Can be pricey.. I bought around 5 pcs at a price of 138 LE (these prices are set) The Third Pyramid, Giza--10LE Giza Pyramids--20LE ASWAN Train to Aswan from Cairo. 14HRS 69LE. checked out the market, the dam and just hung out for a couple of days exploring. ASWAN sells the cheapest Sheesha's. TAKE THE TIME AND THE $ TO FLY TO ABU SIMBLE.. WORTH IT. At that time it was I think about $100 to fly there. 200 PT. for local fees 400 PT for Guide fees at Abu Simble temple 30LE Abu Simbel Two Temples Took a felucca to LUXOR visit a Nubian Family for dinner Stopped at Kom Ombo Temple 10LE Philae temple 20LE Edfu Temple 20LE Stayed at the WINDSOR HOTEL in Luxor. Eat at local places, try the pigeon--usually in a cage as soon as you enter the restaurant. Karnak Temple 20LE (Many *touts will be around to show you things.. if you follow one do pay them a dollar or something.. that is usually how they make their $) They are not out to rob you. To go to Hurghada you have to go by Convo... No ship route cause it's through the desert. Hurghada is a huge tourist area so expect to pay more, there are many clubs and restaurants etc.. take the time to go on a side trip into the eastern desert. while there find a unique store called the MEYA MEYA. It is the only place I found that sells nice unique souviners that are not the typical tourist trash souvieners. The owner of the store is called Sam very nice guy.. Don't be fooled by people who *lead you to someones store, sometimes the store can be good.. these people get commisions to get people to the store... can be an interesting experience. In restaurants/souks... Make sure that YOU break the seal on the water bottle... refuse it if it is already opened.. they like to refill the bottle with local water in some places. When ordering food you can look at what someone else is eating and say "I want that".. Get on the web and look up Egyptian menu.. lots of food info. will give you the jist of what they eat. there are many souks to shop at for munchies while touring around.. http://touregypt.net/recipes/ Do try foods at markets and bazaars.. just use your common sense, if the guy who is handling your food is picking his nose or has very bad hygiene skip it.. make sure though that ALL food is throughly cooked, boiled. Don't eat anything that you can't peel yourself cause it was probably washed in local water. Oranges, bananas, mangos good choices.. nuts, cheese, figs etc. also good. most of all relax and have fun, explore and don't take things too seriously... realize that these people are all trying to make a living, not to rip you off.. well not always!! Tourism is the leading job for most and some people are degraded to handing out toilet paper to tourists as a job!! If you want superior service in hotels.. tip your cleaning person generously.. I gave her $10 for 3days and I got my clothes washed, dryed ironed, chocolates, flowers, fancy towels all made up in the shapes of animals and shells. Also,, tip the Person you want to tip IN PERSON Don't give the $ to the manager or someone... the person who you want to get the $ won't get it usually. if you have anymore questions.. give me a shout back. Tashi -- "When one realizes that life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. ~ Edward Dahlberg LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! http://www.globosapiens.net/ta-shy "Big_B" wrote in message ... "Tashi" wrote in message news:h_g0e.761706$Xk.327344@pd7tw3no... out of curiosity what tour group are you going with? Oh, it's our local tour group. Nothing you have ever heard for. when you say "ship" do you mean house boat or Faluca(a sail boat of sorts) No. A ship. The big ones that sail on the Nile. They look just like the ones that travel on the sea (cruses), only a bit smaller..... where in Europe are you from? Central Europe. and what is your age group? How many age groups are there? ) I'm 25. also, what is incld. in your tour? food? etc.. I have breakfast and dinner (I think I have dinner, not sure) in hotels, and all three meals abord the ship. |
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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:45:07 GMT, "Tashi" wrote:
|Good health and high spirits! |some info for you. Thanks for that. Could be very useful. I will be in Cairo for only three nights, probably May 2006. Not on a tour. Extension of time may be possible, but not likely. Any suggestions for a three-night, incl two days, stay would be appreciated. I know it's too short, but I wish to at least see the Pyramids and the Museum, plus whatever else of Ancient Egypt I can in that short time. Cheers, Alan, Australia |
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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:45:07 GMT, "Tashi" wrote:
|Good health and high spirits! |some info for you. Thanks for that. Could be very useful. I will be in Cairo for only three nights, probably May 2006. Not on a tour. Extension of time may be possible, but not likely. Any suggestions for a three-night, incl two days, stay would be appreciated. I know it's too short, but I wish to at least see the Pyramids and the Museum, plus whatever else of Ancient Egypt I can in that short time. Cheers, Alan, Australia |
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"Tashi" wrote in message news:nCf2e.842003$6l.78146@pd7tw2no... Good health and high spirits! some info for you. $1.00 US = approx 5.8 Egp Everything in Egypt is cheap comparitively.. you can buy cheap souvieners or expensive ones the trick is to Bargain....and bargain well. Don't haggle over a dollar though, keep in mind these people make hardly a thing. general rule.. if they say for example: $300 for something it is usually good to start the price at like $75 or so.. usually 1/3-1/4 of what they are asking. Wow?! 1/4 od a price! Good. This I will remember. (keep in mind, the mashed beans they serve for lunch, dinner *foul madas* is usually a breakfast dish for Egyptians). Oh.... I think I'll pass on beans for breakfast. --many shop keepers will order tea for you and talk for awhile before you strike up a bargain. They will do this no matter what am I buying!? I mean, they won't order tea if I'm buying souvenirs worth just 10 dollars? LEARN THESE WORDS: LA=NO SHUKRAN=THANK YOU Wait... Do I pronounce this LA infront of No Shukran or it's just No Shukran? NEVER SHAKE OR EAT OUT OF A COMMON BOWL WITH YOUR LEFT HAND. O.k. Just what is a common bowl? Plate?! Dish?.... This about shaking hamds with your left hand is inpolite everywhere in the world. This I know. These were some of the prices when I was there. However you should look to see if these attractions are covered in your tour. Usually they are. Yeah. I have very similar attractions list on my tour. I stayed at the Pharaohs Hotel CAIRO Citadel Of Salah Al-Din--20LE The Egyptian Museum--20LE The Royal Mummies Hall--40LE The Cairo Tower--30LE Scarabee Papyrus (where they sell Papyrus paper) Can be pricey.. I bought around 5 pcs at a price of 138 LE (these prices are set) The Third Pyramid, Giza--10LE Giza Pyramids--20LE Well, thease prices seem reasonable. ASWAN Train to Aswan from Cairo. 14HRS 69LE. checked out the market, the dam and just hung out for a couple of days exploring. ASWAN sells the cheapest Sheesha's. 14 hours!? Than God for sleeping carts. ) What is Sheesha? TAKE THE TIME AND THE $ TO FLY TO ABU SIMBLE.. WORTH IT. At that time it was I think about $100 to fly there. 200 PT. for local fees 400 PT for Guide fees at Abu Simble temple 30LE Abu Simbel Two Temples What is PT, ant what is LE? I thought LE was Egyptian pound, but now.... Stayed at the WINDSOR HOTEL in Luxor. Eat at local places, try the pigeon--usually in a cage as soon as you enter the restaurant. So it's fresh, then? ) (Many *touts will be around to show you things.. if you follow one do pay them a dollar or something.. that is usually how they make their $) They are not out to rob you. O.k. Good to know this. I usually tend not to trust people who try to "drag" you off the main street.... To go to Hurghada you have to go by Convo... No ship route cause it's through the desert. Hurghada is a huge tourist area so expect to pay more, there are many clubs and restaurants etc.. take the time to go on a side trip into the eastern desert. while there find a unique store called the MEYA MEYA. It is the only place I found that sells nice unique souviners that are not the typical tourist trash souvieners. The owner of the store is called Sam very nice guy.. O.k. So a trip to east sahara, meya meya store... I know we have an option to go to east sahara so I will defenetly use this option. Don't be fooled by people who *lead you to someones store, sometimes the store can be good.. these people get commisions to get people to the store... can be an interesting experience. By interesting expirience, you mean something positive, right? Like interesting shops and stuff? In restaurants/souks... Make sure that YOU break the seal on the water bottle... refuse it if it is already opened.. they like to refill the bottle with local water in some places. O.k. Good to know. Can I get something if I drink (I know it's bad) local water? When ordering food you can look at what someone else is eating and say "I want that".. That is very uneuropean, but I'll try it.... http://touregypt.net/recipes/ Thanks for the link. Very useful. Do try foods at markets and bazaars.. just use your common sense, if the guy who is handling your food is picking his nose or has very bad hygiene skip O.k. it.. make sure though that ALL food is throughly cooked, boiled. How do I know if the food I buy in the bazaar is cooked, boiled.....? Oranges, bananas, mangos good choices.. nuts, cheese, figs etc. also good. O.k. So Fruits that can be peeled off are all o.k., everything else try to skip. most of all relax and have fun, explore and don't take things too seriously... realize that these people are all trying to make a living, not to rip you off.. well not always!! Tourism is the leading job for most and some people are degraded to handing out toilet paper to tourists as a job!! So I should leave my suspicion that everyone will try to rip me off at home? If you want superior service in hotels.. tip your cleaning person generously.. I gave her $10 for 3days and I got my clothes washed, dryed ironed, chocolates, flowers, fancy towels all made up in the shapes of animals and shells. Impressive! All this for 10 dollars! Did you give her this the first day when you came to the hotel? Also,, tip the Person you want to tip IN PERSON Don't give the $ to the manager or someone... the person who you want to get the $ won't get it usually. O.k. I'll try to remember all this. Thanks a lot for this post(s). You have been extreamlly helpfull. |
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Good health and high spirits!
3 days, mmm well depending on where your hotel is located you can.. probably do all these things. you should however check out the Khan el Khalili bazaar. you can easily kill a day there. Citadel Of Salah Al-Din--20LE The Egyptian Museum--20LE The Royal Mummies Hall--40LE The Cairo Tower--30LE Scarabee Papyrus (where they sell Papyrus paper) Can be pricey.. I bought around 5 pcs at a price of 138 LE (these prices are set) The Third Pyramid, Giza--10LE Giza Pyramids--20LE -- "When one realizes that life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. ~ Edward Dahlberg LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! http://www.globosapiens.net/ta-shy "Alan S" wrote in message ... On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:45:07 GMT, "Tashi" wrote: |Good health and high spirits! |some info for you. Thanks for that. Could be very useful. I will be in Cairo for only three nights, probably May 2006. Not on a tour. Extension of time may be possible, but not likely. Any suggestions for a three-night, incl two days, stay would be appreciated. I know it's too short, but I wish to at least see the Pyramids and the Museum, plus whatever else of Ancient Egypt I can in that short time. Cheers, Alan, Australia |
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Good health and high spirits!
3 days, mmm well depending on where your hotel is located you can.. probably do all these things. you should however check out the Khan el Khalili bazaar. you can easily kill a day there. Citadel Of Salah Al-Din--20LE The Egyptian Museum--20LE The Royal Mummies Hall--40LE The Cairo Tower--30LE Scarabee Papyrus (where they sell Papyrus paper) Can be pricey.. I bought around 5 pcs at a price of 138 LE (these prices are set) The Third Pyramid, Giza--10LE Giza Pyramids--20LE -- "When one realizes that life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. ~ Edward Dahlberg LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! http://www.globosapiens.net/ta-shy "Alan S" wrote in message ... On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:45:07 GMT, "Tashi" wrote: |Good health and high spirits! |some info for you. Thanks for that. Could be very useful. I will be in Cairo for only three nights, probably May 2006. Not on a tour. Extension of time may be possible, but not likely. Any suggestions for a three-night, incl two days, stay would be appreciated. I know it's too short, but I wish to at least see the Pyramids and the Museum, plus whatever else of Ancient Egypt I can in that short time. Cheers, Alan, Australia |
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Good health and high spirits!
3 days, mmm well depending on where your hotel is located you can.. probably do all these things. you should however check out the Khan el Khalili bazaar. you can easily kill a day there. Citadel Of Salah Al-Din--20LE The Egyptian Museum--20LE The Royal Mummies Hall--40LE The Cairo Tower--30LE Scarabee Papyrus (where they sell Papyrus paper) Can be pricey.. I bought around 5 pcs at a price of 138 LE (these prices are set) The Third Pyramid, Giza--10LE Giza Pyramids--20LE -- "When one realizes that life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. ~ Edward Dahlberg LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE! http://www.globosapiens.net/ta-shy "Alan S" wrote in message ... On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:45:07 GMT, "Tashi" wrote: |Good health and high spirits! |some info for you. Thanks for that. Could be very useful. I will be in Cairo for only three nights, probably May 2006. Not on a tour. Extension of time may be possible, but not likely. Any suggestions for a three-night, incl two days, stay would be appreciated. I know it's too short, but I wish to at least see the Pyramids and the Museum, plus whatever else of Ancient Egypt I can in that short time. Cheers, Alan, Australia |
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