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Hi All
We are going to be taking a very short stopover in Cairo in mid-May next year - basically three nights. In that time all I expect to see are the Pyramids and the museum. Yeah, I know, not enough time. I'd appreciate advice on a few questions. First, from reading and lurking, it's become clear to me that a guide/driver arranged in advance may be a good idea. What would a personal guide and driver cost for 72 hours (Fri/Sat/Sun) in Egyptian Pounds - assuming pick-up and drop at 2pm at the airport? Are there reputable agencies to contact that will supply a trained guide (for a senior couple) whose main aim in life is to guide me where I want to go and protect me from harassment, not guide me to his cousin's shop? Day 1 would be mainly jet-lag recovery, having flown BNE-SIN-BAH-CAI over three days and two nights. Saturday museum (is it open Sat?), Sunday Pyramids (or vice-versa). No camel-rides, no special requirements. Secondly, what are the best value hotels, 4* or above, near the Pyramids? Are there reputable hotels that might offer the guide/driver service as part of a package? Fianlly, any suggestions (be nice:-) for a new traveler to Egypt under those circumstances would be appreciated. Cheers, Alan, Australia |
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Alan S wrote:
Hi All We are going to be taking a very short stopover in Cairo in mid-May next year - basically three nights. In that time all I expect to see are the Pyramids and the museum. Yeah, I know, not enough time. I'd appreciate advice on a few questions. First, from reading and lurking, it's become clear to me that a guide/driver arranged in advance may be a good idea. What would a personal guide and driver cost for 72 hours (Fri/Sat/Sun) in Egyptian Pounds - assuming pick-up and drop at 2pm at the airport? Are there reputable agencies to contact that will supply a trained guide (for a senior couple) whose main aim in life is to guide me where I want to go and protect me from harassment, not guide me to his cousin's shop? Day 1 would be mainly jet-lag recovery, having flown BNE-SIN-BAH-CAI over three days and two nights. Saturday museum (is it open Sat?), Sunday Pyramids (or vice-versa). No camel-rides, no special requirements. Secondly, what are the best value hotels, 4* or above, near the Pyramids? Are there reputable hotels that might offer the guide/driver service as part of a package? Fianlly, any suggestions (be nice:-) for a new traveler to Egypt under those circumstances would be appreciated. Cheers, Alan, Australia I have a comment about the Pyramids, or rather two. First of all, not all pyramids are open, that changes over time, check in advance on Internet wich to choose. Secondly, the pyramids don't allow infinite visitors, 100 tickets are released in the morning (was it 09.00) and another 100 tickets at 13.00, that is all! You need to buy in advance via agent, or get there about 1 hour in advance in order to get your ticket. The Khufu pyramid is a MUST, but dont miss out the barge museum on the south side of the pyramid. Whu not also try lunch at the Cairo Tower, Youll get a good view of Cairo from above! /Nisse -- Remove the obvious part before replying by mail please! |
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