Glad you enjoyed it! We had such a wonderful experience.

Hi

We absolutely loved it and I agree, I hope my friends and family have the opportunity to visit someday!

Thank you - I completely agree - Egypt may not always be totally comfortable and easy to navigate, but it's fascinating, and well worth seeing. And you're right - the food was amazing!

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you found the video helpful and I hope you have an amazing time in Egypt!

how was your trip? worth going?

​@matawherolloyd236 it was amazing. The Nile cruise had some very early starts but there were times when the boat was on the move where you could relax and watch the world go by. It's a scene that I suspect hadn't changed much for hundreds of years. The poverty we saw did disturb me, I must say. The people were all so welcoming, friendly and keen to talk to you. Of course there are the 'hard sell' vendors and those trying to scam you, but watching the vlogs we did put us wise to them. The ancient sites were simply amazing, and I get goosebumps each time I think about the fact that I was inside the Great Pyramid. Do go if you can. Egypt badly needs tourists. You won't be disappointed.

I agree - there’s so much to see, it would be wonderful for more people to be comfortable travelling to Egypt.

There is no poverty only endless stupidity. Things will worse

Egypt is not a safe place to travel

​@Hazem Hassan Egypt is very safe why are you talking bad about your country

@@mmrr3757 it’s not my country

Yes I agree most vlogers are staying in cheap places and trying to save and not giving tips that why they get in troubled 😅

"you don't complain" lol she is complaining from the beginning to the end

Thank you so much! Hope you have a really wonderful trip.

Wasn't he great? We loved him!

Hazel, do you have his contact information? We are looking for a guide. Thank you.

@@juliemornar5822 Our Cairo-area guide's name is Moustafa Mohsen. We booked him through Egypt Tours Plus.

@@juliemornar5822 yes!! Someone posted below as well!!

@@CarrieCook yes he was amazing and really helped a lot and didn’t rush us like lots of guides do on trips like these.

Thank you - glad that you found it useful. Have an amazing time. The monuments in Egypt are just incredible!

I'm so happy to see Moustafa getting some love - he was a wonderful guide and if I were lucky enough to go back, I'd book him again in a heartbeat. Sounds like we both traveled the very well beaten tourist path, but with such significant monuments along the way - why wouldn't you go to those places? I'll have to check out your other recommendations if we make it back someday.

Thank you for great recommendation, I will traveling solo and will be needing good vetted guide, would you mind sharing Moustafa's contact details @CarrieCook

Does the guide stay with you aboard the cruise as well?

Carrie how can we find Moustafa. He looks like a wonderful guide

Thank you so much for your kind words!

@@CarrieCook you’re welcome. Keep up the good work and enjoy wherever you travel.

Why shouldn’t you ride the camels?

@@be4202 most of the camels we saw at the pyramids didn't appear to be treated very well - many were gaunt and obviously underfed, and others were being handled with a lot of force (whipping, etc.) It's a bit of an ethical conundrum; would supporting the cameleer allow him to feed his animal more? Maybe, but I think a lot of people choose not to ride the camels so they aren't supporting the abuse. There are also lots of stories from people who are quoted one rate for a camel ride and then get the bait-and-switch where they aren't allowed to dismount the camel until they have paid more. The government has tried to eliminate this practice by establishing a fixed rate for camel rides. You will see signs posted around the pyramids advertising this (currently it's 500 Egyptian pounds for 1 hour). But there are still some incidents being reported.

somehow what i got from this comment was "kids your lucky to have white privilege."

Enjoy! There are so many amazing sights to see in Egypt.

Thank you!

​@@CarrieCook you honoured us

do you still have female circumcision practice going on???

Thank you! I've seen lots of mixed reviews on trips to Egypt, but we really enjoyed it.

Thank you! We did pack a lot into a short time. So much to see there!

Thank you so much - glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much - glad it brought back some good memories for you!

Thank you; glad you enjoyed it!

Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind words.

Thank you! We really did have a great time. Egypt doesn't have the best reputation as a travel destination but I think if you know what to expect you'll enjoy it. Personally, I loved the noise and chaos of Cairo. It's a fascinating place.

@@CarrieCook You have honored us in Egypt, the country of civilization. I hope you will forgive me for some of the negatives. We are on the way to fix everything very soon. We are waiting for you again to visit Egypt with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

@@ashrafnawar thank you! We were a bit disappointed that the museum wasn't open by the time we visited, but the Egyptian Museum was still full of such beautiful things - it was well worth the visit. I would love to see the GEM someday though!

egypt is not a safe place to travel

​@@ashrafnawar والله ي اشرف لو الكل الناس زيك كنا هنكون اكتر دوله ف السياحه

Thanks so much!

Thank you very much!

Thank you so much - you're going to love it!

Definitely!

Thanks so much!

@@CarrieCook You're welcome. Thanks for sharing (I love to learn about Egypt)!

Thanks so much - it was an amazing trip.

@@CarrieCook I hope you had a happy time in Egypt and I hope you will visit Egypt again ، God bless you 🕊😇❤

That's an area I would love to see one day! The desert is beautiful.

❤❤ Loved your video style. ❤❤so beautiful and informative vlog. ❤❤❤❤

amazing man. Sinai is also my fav place ... something about the nature there that just humbles and amazes you no? bless. Amazing video btw. guys ❤

It really is!

Me too ❤😄

Thank you! I loved everything about it. Hope to come back and see more someday.

Have a great time - you will love it!

Have an amazing time! I would love to make it to Petra someday - it was difficult being so close while we were on our trip, but not having enough time to see and do it all.

@@CarrieCook I hope I can make to Petra, too. I just saw on a map on CNN that there was fighting in Sudan (near Egypt) and some other country (near Jordan). So far, I've had 3 trips cancelled over the last few years - Switzerland by a tour company I went to France with and was going to be a back-to-back "revenge" tour (unknown, but I suspect not enough people signed up), Ireland (myself as a Covid caution) and Spain by a tour company (Covid there, too). Of course, with an average of over 1.5 mass shootings/day, the U S of A is not a safe bet anymore either. I bet Canada doesn't have as much violence...maybe I should just drive up and say "hi," wherever it is you're from.

@@garyausten5939 you are due for some good luck then! We had several Covid-era trips cancelled too, and are trying to make up for lost time. I'd love to say Canada doesn't have violence but unfortunately it's on the rise here, too. We've had a number of random attacks on public transit lately, which would have been unthinkable for us just a few years ago. Life is short - no time like the present to get out and explore.

Thanks so much for watching and have a wonderful time on your trip! Egypt is not the easiest country to navigate, but the sights there are truly incredible and well worth the effort.

Thanks for the recommendations!

It absolutely was!

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you, I appreciate the support!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Noted!

It does look amazing! I'd love to see it someday. Lucky you.

@@CarrieCook thankyou yes I know how lucky we are to be able to go I am in a wheelchair but now you can get right up to the pyramids as they have made a walk way a wooden one it’s strong and very wide for wheelchairs pushchairs walking frames etc it’s great hope you do get to see one of the wonders of the world it’s amazing sight 😊

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for watching!

Very welcome!

Thank you so much, glad you found it relatable!

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I would love to come back - there is so much more to see!

Thanks for the visit!

Thank you - we really enjoyed the trip.

Thank you and I agree - we would love to see that part of the country, too.

Thank you too!

Thanks so much! Nice to ‘see’ a familiar face. 😄

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

Have fun! Expect it to be warm and dry during the day, with cool overnight temps. We expected the worst from a crowd level perspective, traveling at that time of year, but were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't as crowded as we expected it to be.

Awesome! Thank you! I definitely do enjoy these trips - for me, having the camera makes me look for interesting details to capture, and the little things I want to remember.

Thank you! I can’t remember what sidetracked me, but I didn’t wind up recording very much there at all. I do remember the paintings on the ceiling being particularly beautiful and I also remember being harassed quite a bit by a guard who wanted to let us into a restricted area to take photos in exchange for a tip. Maybe that’s what put me off.

Glad it was helpful and hope you have a wonderful time! It’s a fascinating place.

Hello Carie :) we love your video! May I ask who / which company is your tour guide please? Thanks

@@jennifermanalang636 Thank you! We booked with Egypt Tours Plus.

Thank you! You must be a mind reader because we are visiting Brazil this month. Hope to have a new video up in the late April/early May timeframe.

@@CarrieCook You can count on me to watch!

@@jazcor that’s wonderful to hear. Thanks for the support!

Thank you for your kind words!

Thank you! You can find some of the pricing details for our trip here: www.yourintrepidfamily.com/africa/egypt/how-much-does-it-cost-to-go-to-egypt/

Thank you - I totally agree - the chaos in Cairo was fascinating!

Glad you enjoyed it! The street hawkers are aggressive but I think knowing what to expect makes it much easier to deal with them.

@@CarrieCook Thanks again Yup ! Ignore them 😝😝

I think you will love it. I know some people think Cairo is just a big, noisy, dirty city. And in many ways, it is. But I loved the chaos and frenzy of it all and I hope you do, too.

go to sinai bro you will love it

@@CarrieCook Awww u spot on! Came back last Thursday from Cairo and it was my best best trip ever. Cairo is the place for me. The buzz was unreal. Egyptian people were so welcoming. im still recovering but i sure go back in september! mind blowing

@@mohamedmaher8331 next time for sure Mohamed inshallah

@@jeanlove8510 fantastic!

I think a lot of Egypt travel videos on KZfaq take a click-bait approach and sensationalize the issues. And I do feel bad for people who visit Egypt without knowing what to expect because I can see how it would be a bit of a shock. But if you go in knowing what to expect and aren’t afraid to say no and stand your ground, I think it’s manageable. And the sights you will see are unrivalled anywhere else in the world, and make the hassle worth it. Enjoy your trip.

Thank you! We booked most of our trip with Egypt Tour Plus. Our Cairo guide's name was Moustafa Mohsen. I only know the first name of our Aswan/Luxor guide, Abdo.

Well, thanks for the kind comments, though I'm sorry to hear I dissuaded you from visiting! 😆

Aww, thanks. Nobody likes the sound of their own voice so I’m glad you think it comes across ok!

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words!

If you are talking about our guide in Cairo, his name is Moustafa Mohsen and we arranged our trip through Egypt Tours Plus.

We booked our trip with Egypt Tours Plus: www.egypttoursplus.com.

Hi Jan, glad you enjoyed it! I don't think you'll find it hot. We visited late December/early Jan and I would guess daytime temps were around 20-22 C, overnight temps down to about 12-13 C. I typically wore lightweight long pants and a short or long sleeved t during the day. The guys, who run a bit hotter than me, occasionally wore shorts and a t shirt during the day, but usually we were all in pants and a jacket at night. It was a couple degrees warmer down in Aswan as compared to Cairo. Hope that helps and have an amazing trip!

We booked our trip through Egypt Tours Plus. We booked a private tour which meant they arranged a guide and driver for us for each leg of the trip, but the itinerary was up to us and we didn’t have any other people with us. This was our first time using an agency to book a trip and overall it worked out well.

Great idea. The weather was perfect when we went in January - highs around 23C during the day and overnight lows down to about 12C. I don't think I could handle the summer heat, either!

@@CarrieCook Did the kids have any special immunizations before going? typhoid? Also, did they have any problems after eating anything during the trip?

@@awesomely9591 We have traveled a fair bit and have a lot of immunizations under our belts - the only thing we got specifically for this trip was Dukoral for traveler's diarrhea. We didn't get sick from anything we ate, but I'm not sure if we owe that to the Dukoral or if it's because we didn't venture off the standard tourist trail into any more rural/remote areas and we were careful about eating things that were cooked or could be peeled (with the one exception of street food falafels, which turned out OK).

@@CarrieCook did your tour guide offer transportation to and from sites such as the pyramids?

We have booked our holiday to Egypt in June, am really hoping the weather isn’t too hot.

Thank you! We booked our trip through Egypt Tours Plus. Our Cairo guide was Moustafa Mohsen, and he also works with Sahara Travel Cairo, so you could try booking him through either agency. Unfortunately, I don't have contact details for our Aswan/Luxor guide, Abdu, though perhaps Egypt Tours Plus could connect you.