This morning the hotel staff took us on a tour of the city after and huge breakfast with some amazing highlights: fresh squeezed orange juice, homemade greek yogurt, every kind of breakfast meat you could want accompanied by every kind of egg dish you could image, nuts, dates, coffee, teas, and more! They rolled us down the hall for the hotel tour and we were able to see their new restaurants that were under construction. They will have four restaurant/bars when it is finalized.
Next we loaded into our private, air-conditioned (very important!) bus and went onto the Pyramids. The photos make them seem like they are in the middle of nowhere but actually they are right outside Cairo. You just can't see Cairo because of all the smog. The city does have a huge pollution problem which is enhanced by their famous traffic jams (the world's worst - not an over exaggeration).
The Pyramids of Giza are as amazing in person as you can imagine from the photos. Its hard to believe you are there standing alongside them. We kept thinking of the similarities between the pyramids and the Inca ruins of Machu Picchu. Did they somehow interact across the miles of ocean and two continents? Their techniques seem too similar to be consequential.
After the pyramids, we went to lunch at Le Pacha along the river. They offer you water on the tour and every time you take a break. Its a good idea so that no one passes out from heat exhaustion. I couldn't get enough water because you are constantly sweating no matter what you do.
That evening when we went back to the hotel we had a gourmet dinner. Matt had the rack of lamb and I had the pasta. We drifted off to sleep in comfort and happiness, ready for our Nile adventure to begin tomorrow.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner