Photoblog: Egypt – Part 1
Over the last four days we have been exploring Egypt with Expat Explore. We have been absolutely mind-blown by the history and sights that we have already seen in such a short period of time. Check out our photos below from just 2 days of our trip.
Starting in Cairo we visited the very first Pyramid – the Pyramid of Djoser.
We moved onto the Giza Pyramids on the outskirts of Cairo – this is the largest and aptly named “Great Pyramid”
The Pyramid of Khafre (or Chephren) – the second largest of the three
The Sphinx standing guard over the three Pyramids of Giza and the local markets
We caught an overnight train to Aswan and this was our view of The Nile in front of our Hotel
Part of the Philae Temple which was relocated after being flooded by The Nile and Aswan Dam
Just one of the many sunsets we have enjoyed so far – Philae Temple Docks
Which is your favourite – and why?
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Those pyramids are beautiful; the sky behind them really lends the photo an almost mythical aspect.
Thanks guys. Really proud of the photos!
Wow. That sphinx is tiny compared to the pyramids! I always thought it was the tallest thing there!!! Amazing photos!
Haha you got us all excited with all your comments
The Sphinx was tiny compared to the Pyramids but I had heard that before we left so not too shocked. Still a fairly large structure to carve out of a single piece of granite!
I love Egypt but I always end up at the Red Sea resorts. I’m sure I’ll get to the Nile and Upper Egypt one day.
Great photos !!
We found that a lot of tourists just head to the Red Sea resorts but I think the areas of Luxor and Aswan with all their history were more spectacular. Although we loved diving and snorkeling in Hurghada!
That view of the Nile is incredible! I hadn’t heard of the Pyramid of Djoser before either, so thanks!
No problem Dayna. I think they also call it the Step Pyramid!
What a cool experience!
Have you ever been yourself? You need to get over there while there are hardly any tourists
It looks amazing. I’m so eager to visit.
Don’t wait Bobbi make sure you get there as soon as possible! Let us know if you need any tips
Visiting Egypt would be a dream come true for me! I’ve always wanted to go. Beautiful photos. Can’t wait to see more.
Thanks for the kind words Cheryl. We loved it and HIGHLY recommend you get over there quickly it is absolutely stunning in person.
Cheryl, Thanks so much for your heartening words
Egypt welcomes everyone, We are as Egyptians so happy with these words and are willing to do anything to achieve the dreams of everyone want to visit Egypt and Enjoy with everything with us we aim for sure to make them happy
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Visiting Egypt is one of our favourite countries to date
So majestic and beautiful!! I’ve wanted my whole life to visit Egypt. What a trip! Your pictures are fantastic.
Thanks Abby much appreciated
Make sure you visit soon!
Great shots, staring at such huge remains of human history I think it would feel intimidating!
Coming from little New Zealand where we have about 150 years of history to somewhere that has several thousand years is pretty amazing!
These are great photos! I especially like the last one with the sunset and street lamps.
Cheers Laura. We saw some beautiful sunsets/sunrises in Egypt.
Great photos of the pyramids. I love the different camera angles and look forward to seeing your other posts.
Thanks Mary
We need to get around to putting up all our other photoblogs!