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Originally Posted by hiren959 Egypt is one of my dream destination for the Pyramids and for my business(pharma), thanks TaureanBull for sharing some beautiful pictures of Pyramid. I will be visiting Egypt by the end of 2010. |
You are most welcome to ask anything. I would be more than happy to help you out.
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Originally Posted by MX6 I was waiting for the photos to come up. A pic speaks a thousand words. And now you are talking! So don't worry about response. It will come sooner or later. |
Well, initially I thought I would just post the pics but later on realised that a written information to give an overview and the experience would be helpful too.
@Mod : I think we can change the title from Photologue to Travelogue.
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Originally Posted by deky Are there any more do's and dont's around the Pyramids, I mean more than the ones you have already pointed out?? If yes can you please elaborate on them too. You can make this thread into a one stop guide for all the Bhpian's visiting Egypt
Thanks & Regards |
1. Dont buy a ticket for entry inside tomb till you go around and see first. Reason : some people feel claustrophobic. I saw at least 20 people returning from just entrance and wasting their money. Go inside the biggest pyramid open for entry and not all.
2. If the tour is pre-arranged then you will have the buses available till middle of the area and a free guide. Else one may consider hiring the taxi for the entire day so that you can travel inside the area using taxi and thereby saving some valuable time and energy.
3. If you are interested in watching the light and sound show reach there by afternoon and finish by night else reach early morning and finish by afternoon.
4. Dont buy anything from there.
5. Dont listen for free advises and people forcibly tagging along with you. Act as if you are deaf.
6. There is no help/assistance (only in the tourist areas) without money. You will have to give Baksheesh.
7. Solar museum is a must visit. Though ticket price is unreasonable.
8. Carry enough water and maybe packed lunch if you are doing it all on your own. I dont prefer to eat street food. Restaurants are not available in this area. Even water bottles might be with opened seal and too cold. Sure to get a sore throat after that.
9. If you are photography enthusiast you must carry a camera stand. It will give you good pictures and save you money. (Point 6). Common Egyptian wont understand you unless you speak decent arabic. Anyone who speaks English is likely to be a person trying to make money. Its not always so, therefore judge from the looks and expressions if you have to offer Baksheesh else you may offend a Gentleman.
10. Wear a hat, sunglasses and apply good sun scream. With my colour even I got sun tan.
11. Study the layout of the area before you go else you may not know where lies what and you will waste valuable time.
The list is endless..I will keep adding as I write. Any thing specific bring it on.