I leave for Egypt in ONE WEEK on my very first group trip! I can’t wait to tell you ALL about it! In celebration of our fast approaching trip, I’m posting my Egypt itinerary, photos and FAQ! This itinerary is jam packed with activities, fun and everything you MUST see in Egypt!
The itinerary:
Day 1: Cairo
Pyramids of Giza/Sphinx
Papyrus factory & shopping in Cairo
Egyptian Museum
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Overnight train to Aswan
Philae Temple
Nubian Village
Day 4: Abu Simbel
Day trip to Abu Simbel
Transportation to Luxor
Day 5: Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temple
Transportation to Hurghada
Day 6: Hurghada
Relax by the Red Sea
Day 7: Hurghada/Sharm El Sheikh
Chill day in Hurghada
Flight to Sharm El Sheikh in the afternoon
Al Sahaba Mosque
Day 8: Depart Sharm El Sheikh for Jordan
(Jordan post coming soon!)
FAQ:
Did I feel safe?
-Yes. I never once feared for my safety but if I am being honest, there were a few times that I felt uncomfortable. I got some stares, pointed fingers and I got spit at by a jerk in the local market. Let me say this loud and clear – just because I got spit at by ONE Egyptian man does not make me have hard feelings toward the people of Egypt or judge the country any differently. He was a jerk, plain and simple. Jerks come in every shape, size and nationality. He is ONE of millions in that beautiful country. For the most part the Egyptian people made me feel very welcome. I do recommend having a guide for the most enjoyable and efficient travel experience.
How do I take my photos? What camera do I use?
-On this particular trip my tour guide took the majority of the photos. All photos were edited by myself using Lightroom. I take photos like these on all of my travels! I usually travel with one other person and we take photos for each other. I follow lots of travel pages on IG and get my picture inspo/pose ideas from there. Head over to my Instagram @jonesinforajourney to find many more photos from my travels!
-These photos were shot with 3 different cameras : iphoneXS, Canon M50, Canon mark 5D
Did I go solo?
-No, I traveled with one other gal pal who helped me with photos as well!
What should women wear to be respectful of culture?
-Light, flowy clothing that covers shoulders and knees. I found Cairo to be more conservative. In all of the other cities I wore tank tops and carried a scarf with me and I did not have any issues.
Where is my red dress from?
-I purchased this dress on Etsy from a shop called Diouri. I paid $35 USD and they literally make that dress in every color of the rainbow!
I hope you guys found this post helpful in planning your own trip to the beautiful country of Egypt!