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Egypt is on the top of my places- I- must-visit list. I am absolutely fascinated by what I have read about Egypt and its mysteries.
Since I haven't yet been to Egypt, I would like to mention the experience of someone else who had some interesting time in there, Napolean Bonaparte.
It is believed that Napolean while on his visit to the great pyramid asked to be left alone in the King's chamber and came out looking rather disturbed and said that he didn't want the incident mentioned again. Years later, when he was on his deathbed, a close friend asked him what really happened in the King's chamber. He was about to tell him and stopped. Then he shook his head and said, "No, what's the use. You'd never believe me." ,he never told anyone and took the secret to his grave. (It is interesting to note that there is an unsubstantiated story that Napoleon had hinted that he was given some vision of his destiny during his stay in the King's Chamber). I don't know how far this is true but you can read more about it in the article below,
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread25160/pg1
The site below provides is all about Egypt and provides you with extensive information about what to visit, what places to avoid, travel tips, culture, weather etc,
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/whattovisit1.htm
And the following site lists out the cost of tour and what is included in it, so I am hoping it will help you in comparing with other packages,
http://www.egypttoursandtravel.com/egyptbudget.htm
Enjoy your trip and tell us about your experience.
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"Egypt - Marie Family and Friends. Date of travel: Oct 2009
Hey all! We have traveled to Egypt several times and we just came back from a great visit there. Our tour company this time was Cosmopolitan Travel. It is excellent and fantastic. Of all, the best service company in Egypt. We recommend if you plan to travel to Egypt use this company. For more information, have a look at this company's website."
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http://www.tripreport.com/country/Egypt
http://www.cosmopolitantravel.com.eg/vacation.aspx
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http://www.egypt.com/en/index.php
http://www.egypt.travel/index.php
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My personal experience was that everything I was really curious about I got at the British Museum, such that when I found myself in Egypt and decided to check out the sites I didn't see anything that I hadn't been able to pre-visualize via from what I saw in the Museum...
Although... hmm... in that case... skip the Museum, or it could be a denouement experience.
In either case... just be clear... is it modern Egypt that he's interested in, or ancient Egypt?
They are two very different beasts, but if he's curious to see cross-links between the modern Egypt vs the Ancient time, one fun thing is to point out how the pyramids used to be encapsulated with a shell of limestone, which got peeled off down to the sandstone in 1356 and used to build fortresses and mosques in Cairo.
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November 08, 2009 03:21 AM
My 12 year old is fascinated extremely by Egypt. We want to go in a year.
We are obviously saving up. I was wondering if anyone had personal experience with trips or tours that is not off the chart financially.
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| November 08, 2009 12:28 PM |
Since I haven't yet been to Egypt, I would like to mention the experience of someone else who had some interesting time in there, Napolean Bonaparte.
It is believed that Napolean while on his visit to the great pyramid asked to be left alone in the King's chamber and came out looking rather disturbed and said that he didn't want the incident mentioned again. Years later, when he was on his deathbed, a close friend asked him what really happened in the King's chamber. He was about to tell him and stopped. Then he shook his head and said, "No, what's the use. You'd never believe me." ,he never told anyone and took the secret to his grave. (It is interesting to note that there is an unsubstantiated story that Napoleon had hinted that he was given some vision of his destiny during his stay in the King's Chamber). I don't know how far this is true but you can read more about it in the article below,
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread25160/pg1
The site below provides is all about Egypt and provides you with extensive information about what to visit, what places to avoid, travel tips, culture, weather etc,
http://www.ask-aladdin.com/whattovisit1.htm
And the following site lists out the cost of tour and what is included in it, so I am hoping it will help you in comparing with other packages,
http://www.egypttoursandtravel.com/egyptbudget.htm
Enjoy your trip and tell us about your experience.
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November 15, 2009 05:13 AM
I am glad that you found the answer helpful :) Have a great Egyptian holiday!
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November 08, 2009 09:07 AM
Based on experience by Marie Family, I suggest you try cosmopolitan travel, they have a variety of packages you can choose from. -quote-
"Egypt - Marie Family and Friends. Date of travel: Oct 2009
Hey all! We have traveled to Egypt several times and we just came back from a great visit there. Our tour company this time was Cosmopolitan Travel. It is excellent and fantastic. Of all, the best service company in Egypt. We recommend if you plan to travel to Egypt use this company. For more information, have a look at this company's website."
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http://www.tripreport.com/country/Egypt
http://www.cosmopolitantravel.com.eg/vacation.aspx
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November 08, 2009 02:47 PM
I loved it. I am not sure what your budget is but it was not inexpensive. The tour I took was an African-American Historical tour and was very informative. It included a cruise down the Nile. The tour was with Dr. Runoko Rashidi who travels there at least once a year. I believe he has a trip coming up in the summer 2010.
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November 08, 2009 04:25 PM
I'm gonna check that out. Do you know what months in Egypt are not piping hot?
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November 08, 2009 07:42 PM
November to April is considered winter May to October summer. I went in April and it was still warm during the day but was cooler at night. I also got caught in a sand storm. This website may help: http://www.touregypt.net/climate.htm
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November 08, 2009 05:21 PM
I never go to Egypt,but I recognize some persons in Epypt by chatting on line,one of them is a guide,so know about Egpyt much, I may provide some suggestion to you,epypt is not very rich country and price of product and service is cheap,so you don't worry about the expense on traveling in the epypt,if you really wish to know about more about epypt ,you may visit the Britain Musem,because most of epypt relics is in it.what you can see is just pyramid and mummies.Of course,the beach is also good place,have a good time to you in Epypt.
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http://www.egypt.com/en/index.php
http://www.egypt.travel/index.php
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November 08, 2009 08:32 PM
Looks like you're getting some good answers. I take a different approach to this. Your 12 year old is fascinated at age 12. Ok. Will she still be fascinated a year or two from now? That consideration would probably take some of the edge off the financial stress this trip is likely to put on your family. Give her a couple of years and see it the fascination holds. She may learn the importance of holding on to your dreams, thinking long term, and as a parent, you may gain some more tools to give her a better future... like the value of patience. Jose Pineda
http://josepineda.net
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November 09, 2009 07:32 PM
On that note, you might want to try exhibits that are in the US first. The MET has some great pieces
http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={2AC3BAF7-14C1-4AB4-95F6-62AC830E5024}
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http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={2AC3BAF7-14C1-4AB4-95F6-62AC830E5024}
November 09, 2009 07:34 PM
ugh, I can't edit my link, but here is another one on a particular tomb at the met:
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/perneb_tomb/index.html
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http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/perneb_tomb/index.html
November 11, 2009 03:38 AM
He will be trust me. It's already been 2 years and he still wants to go. There and Japan :)
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November 09, 2009 02:24 AM
If your son is fascinated by the ancient period of Egyptian history, you might want to check out the British Museum first, as a stepping stone. My personal experience was that everything I was really curious about I got at the British Museum, such that when I found myself in Egypt and decided to check out the sites I didn't see anything that I hadn't been able to pre-visualize via from what I saw in the Museum...
Although... hmm... in that case... skip the Museum, or it could be a denouement experience.
In either case... just be clear... is it modern Egypt that he's interested in, or ancient Egypt?
They are two very different beasts, but if he's curious to see cross-links between the modern Egypt vs the Ancient time, one fun thing is to point out how the pyramids used to be encapsulated with a shell of limestone, which got peeled off down to the sandstone in 1356 and used to build fortresses and mosques in Cairo.
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