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Sep 27, 2024
5:59:22pm

Japan Coug Truly Addicted User

I went in winter, and think that is probably the best season there. It can get

very hot, but it was very nice when we were there.

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Japan Coug

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Is Egypt a country one should only visit with a guide?

Archaea

1:05pm

I'd hire this guy

WJCougar

1:07pm

You don't go in Cairo. I think a tour guide is best, or 3 day Nile cruise

Plato

1:09pm

Explain: "you don't go in Cairo" if you may.

Archaea

1:12pm

Pyramid is outside, stay at the Marriot w beautiful views. Museum has moved out

Plato

2:20pm

Thanks.

Archaea

3:13pm

I've been on De Nile Cruise since I graduated college

Cougs4Lfe

1:12pm

We went with a group earlier this year

MaahngCoug

1:18pm

We did Egypt last year. Yes, you need a guide. You won't even know what you're

macdizzle

1:24pm

Went years ago when I was a late teen.

dut99002

1:28pm

We didn’t have a guide for the whole trip, although we did hire guides onsite at

Japan Coug

1:28pm

Same. Hired guides onsite for $10-15 for a couple hours. Wife and 4 kids.

jvquarterback

3:01pm

If you’ve done a lot of travel, no you don’t need a guide

DOdoubleG

1:32pm

We did a 2 week trip in 2021

TheHop

1:32pm

Who is the guide you’d recommend?

scottpete

1:46pm

Link

TheHop

3:49pm

Trying to fit in Egypt in a month when we don't have a trip next year.

Archaea

1:47pm

I once turned up my nose at the idea of Nile Cruze. Turns out it’s a great way

Shawarma

2:00pm

A live aboard in Egypt is a fantastic value if that’s your thing. Fun with kids!

Shawarma

2:04pm

I can’t think of a good reason not to use a local tour company to see Cairo.

Shawarma

1:57pm

Also trade your dollars on the black market.

jvquarterback

3:06pm

NVM Egypt isn't trying to prop their currency anymore.

jvquarterback

4:36pm

Went last year - so glad we had a guide. Link to service we used below.

BYUfan92

4:54pm

What time of year do you recommend? Spring?

Archaea

5:56pm

I went in winter, and think that is probably the best season there. It can get

Japan Coug

5:59pm

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