Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise Review: A 5-Day Aswan to Luxor Itinerary
A great Nile cruise needs three things: a ship you don’t want to leave, temples you’ll never forget, and someone else handling the absolute madness of the logistics.
Egypt
Welcome to our experiential guide to Egypt, a country defined by ancient wonders and vibrant street life. Having explored its incredible sights firsthand, we share our honest reviews of iconic landmarks like the Pyramids of Giza, the bustling historic quarters of Cairo, and the timeless waters of the Nile—completely free from commercial fluff.
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Abu Simbel – Temples for a Pharaoh and His Beloved Queen
Most visitors rush through Abu Simbel on a grueling day-trip bus convoy from Aswan. We chose a different path. By staying overnight in the desert oasis, we caught a spectacular nighttime laser show on the temple facades and returned at dawn to stand completely alone inside Ramesses II’s three-thousand-year-old mountain sanctuary. Here is why slow travel wins in Upper Egypt.
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Exploring Cairo: A Firsthand Guide to Saladin’s Citadel & The Grand Egyptian Museum
Our second day in Cairo took us from the centuries-old fortress of Saladin’s Citadel and the magnificent Alabaster Mosque to the incredible Grand Egyptian Museum, ending with a very good steak and wine aboard Le Pacha 1901 on the Nile.
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Cairo in the time of Eid
Our first day in Cairo: Khan el-Khalili market, a 1830 coffee house, a tarabishi workshop, the Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan al-Mu’ayyad, and the City of the Dead. All during the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
