2023 Egypt family travel vlog - Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor
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- Опубліковано 5 бер 2023
- We traveled to Egypt over the Christmas holiday period in 2022/2023. Though our time was brief, we made the most of it by exploring the Nile river valley, starting in Cairo where we saw Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, and the pyramids of Giza and Saqqara. We flew down to Aswan where we stayed in a Nubian village and toured Abu Simbel before we boarded the Movenpick Sun Ray for a 3-night cruise to Luxor. Along the way, we visited Kom Ombo and Edfu. In Luxor, we saw the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and the temples of Hatshepsut, Karnak, and Luxor. Egypt is full of archaeological wonders and it was a dream come true to see them in person.
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I have watched a lot of videos on visiting Egypt. This video felt so much more real, like I could feel like I was with you. It gave me a better idea of what to really expect. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! We had such a wonderful experience.
Hi
more Canadians need to visit Egypt. As an Egyptian-Canadian watching this made me happy. Great Vlog!
We absolutely loved it and I agree, I hope my friends and family have the opportunity to visit someday!
Egypt is definitely a trip i would recommend. You guys literally left no stone unturned. One thing i think does not get enough credit is the food. We loved it!
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!
We love respectful tourists we know there is alot of problems due to poverty but i hope things get better and tourists feel more comfortable
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
I love rich tourists like you guys you don’t complain you staying at a nice hotels you take interior flights you give baqshesh that’s why people like you have fun
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
This is a fantastic vlog. Thank you for putting the effort into doing this. We are going to Egypt in 4 weeks and this has given me a realistic idea of what to expect, although we are having a 7 night Nile cruise and 3 nights in Cairo. I’m very excited about visiting Egypt and your vlog has got me looking at the guide books again to refresh my memory about a bit of the history and what we really want to see. A lovely family and lucky to have parents who love to travel and introduce their family to other cultures and experiences.
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.
This has to be the best video we've seen! Very informative and provides excellent information as to what we can expect on our upcoming trip. As a Canadian its really good to get another Canadian's perspective. Thanks for sharing and happy travelling!
Thank you so much! Hope you have a really wonderful trip.
I am planning to travel to Egypt soon. ❤ thank you for sharing your experience
Enjoy! There are so many amazing sights to see in Egypt.
Egypt very nice
Loved this video. So down to earth. I'm planning a similar trip for myself and my daughter this December, I can't wait. We're both in awe of Egypt
Thank you - glad that you found it useful. Have an amazing time. The monuments in Egypt are just incredible!
Welcome to Egypt 🇪🇬 👏 ❤️
Thank you!
@@CarrieCook
you honoured us
do you still have female circumcision practice going on???
Amazing I wish everyone visit Egypt is great and positive like yourself 🙏👍
Thank you! I've seen lots of mixed reviews on trips to Egypt, but we really enjoyed it.
Wow, you covered so much ground. Beautiful video. Thank you for taking me along.
Thank you! We did pack a lot into a short time. So much to see there!
I just got back from a visit to Egypt. We actually had the same tour guide..I know I will not be able to spell his name right, but Moostafah was an amazing guide and had amazing knowledge about Egypt and esp the pyramids and temples. Thank you for the video!
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.
I was impressed with this video, that I found professional, well researched and above all fair (no drama or exaggeration). You were absolutely right not to ride camels at the pyramids. I was mostly impressed by what a lovely family this is. Kids you’re really lucky to have such cultivated and decent parents!
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."
What a coincident! We just came back from very similar trip a few weeks ago (Mar/2023). Moustafa was our Cairo guide. He was FANTASTIC.
Luxor, Movenpick Nile cruise, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan & Abu Simbel, all same. Maybe we fed the same cats you saw:)
One thing I agree with you would be Aswan -> Luxor will be better than other way around (which we did). Only additional place I can recommend is El Fayoum so that you can experience an edge of Sahara desert. We also loved Mudawara Mt. Thank you for this video that you edited so tasteful.
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
The BGM is Egyptian national songs? highly melodious,👍
Loved watching this, Carrie! Some future inspiration for when our kids are teenagers. I really enjoyed your narration and editing - very informative, interesting and full of handy tips. Thanks, and glad you all had a great time! :)
Thank you so much - glad it was helpful!
Great family travel video! So you did all the hard work. The editing and commentary are also excellent. I've enjoyed watching the (whole) video, recognizing places and retrieving the fond and special memories I have of the Nile cruise. 👍
Thanks so much - glad it brought back some good memories for you!
Honestly, I've been watching some UA-cam videos about going to Egypt, and your video is the most helpful one. ❤❤❤ Thanks for sharing it.
Wow, thank you! I appreciate your kind words.
Wow!!! As a retired teacher, you really were very informative!!! I love your perspective and take on the locals!! Thanks!!!
Thank you; glad you enjoyed it!
wow your video is amazing, i really like the way you tell a story, and egypt is like my dream destination
Thanks so much!
Amazing vlog ❤❤🇪🇬🕊
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 🕊😇❤
A fabulous video - thank you for making it. My partner and I are doing the exact same trip in October - Can't wait :) :)
Thank you so much - you're going to love it!
Crazy cool video. I'm planning a trip in 2024 and I really appreciate all the good information. Looks like you and your family had a wonderful experience.
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
This vlog is eloquence squared!
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Thanks so much!
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You're welcome. Thanks for sharing (I love to learn about Egypt)!
I'm actually very impressed with your voiceover and camera work. Really enjoy the video.
Thank you very much!
impressed by the video and montage music, glad you enjoyed my home country :)
Me too ❤😄
Thank you! I loved everything about it. Hope to come back and see more someday.
Enjoyed your video - thanks for sharing. Having been to Egypt several times since the 90s is startles me to see how much has changed around the tourist circus that sometime exists.....yet the history still maintains. You just have to concentrate on where you are and the eons of history under your feet.
Thank you for the wonderful video
Beautiful fantastic tour, next time red sea
Definitely!
Thanks for sharing your trip!
Your trip to Egypt must have been very beautiful
It absolutely was!
thank you for showing us what visiting Egypt is really like. absolutely gorgeous.
It really is!
welcome to Egypt
Thank you for sharing your trip. Really enjoyed your presentation style. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good luck in Egypt ❤
Welcome to Egypt ♥️🇪🇬
That was a great informative video, thanks! The way you describe stuff and respect the local way of doing things, is amazing to see.
We're going late april and planning to do almost the same route. Looking forward to it even more, after seeing this!
Have a great time - you will love it!
Very Nice Vlog
Great review and very informative thanks 😊.
Welcome to Egypt 😁🌹
Loved your video style. Lived in Egypt for 7 years. There's so much to discover and make those memories last. The Sinai is my favorite place to chill. Living in the desert is something everyone should try and do. Regards to the family ❤❤❤❤
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 ❤
You will love to visit the city of Al-Ula and discover its civilizations, such as the civilization of Thamud, the Kingdom of Dadan, the Kingdom of Lihyan, the Nabateans, the ancient village, the castle of Musa bin Naseer, the Maraya Theater, etc.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Welcome to Egypt 🥰
I leave STL for Jordan and Egypt in less than 40 days for a 3-week journey to include my 60th birthday in Cairo. It's going to be my longest trip yet (and most expensive!)
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.
Amazing🎉👏
We’ve only just come back from 11 days there on holiday for the second time we love it ❤
Cuanta Cultura Milenaria y Cuanta Belleza. Excelente
It would’ve been nice to share little bit more about the cost (like u did wfalafel) & names of the places you went into... like hotel, restaurant, Cruise ship, tour guides, driver, plane tickets etc...)
Noted!
Awesome video!
Hey welcome to all of Egypt 🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬
New followers! Amazing vlog😍
Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Going back there to see the new museum open can’t wait it looks so cool ❤
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 😊
Thank for this video from Myanmar.
Thank you
Fantastic
Thank you!
Love your video! Newest subscribers here!
Thank you, I appreciate the support!
I really enjoyed this video and I am happy to recall back all my memories of my previous job as a tour guide ( Italian speaker) . Thank you for sharing your experience.
Thank you so much, glad you found it relatable!
Great work south of Egypt is amazing Aswan Sudan Nubia
Graet vedio good explain thanks you post 📫 this vedio....
Great video!
Thanks for the visit!
Brilliant video thanks very much.
Very welcome!
Most relatable and helpful Egypt video I’ve seen. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for such video, very much enjoyable to watch, definitely subscribe to your channel ❤
Thank you so much!
love you kind voice and beautiful family, hope you had fun and enjoyed your trip. If you ever decide to come back would love to meet you and take you on a real tour across Egypt. There are so many places you have not seen which are beautiful, like Siwa, Dahab, and Alexandria. Egypt is an excellent place to grow your channel but can sometimes be tough to navigate. Stay Safe Stay Happy !!! Much love from your Egyptian brother
Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I would love to come back - there is so much more to see!
Great family video, love it.
Next visit, you got to explore the resorts of the Red Sea.
Thank you and I agree - we would love to see that part of the country, too.
i love your film about egypt my land
Thank you - we really enjoyed the trip.
I didn’t realize until I heard your voice that I knew “who” were (a pea!) I’m so glad I came across you here!! What an awesome trip! You do such a good job!
Thanks so much! Nice to ‘see’ a familiar face. 😄
Beautiful family and trip thanks for sharing
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice video, thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you too!
Oh this is fantastic! I’m heading to Egypt over the New Years period this year and this has got me very excited.
Also taking note of what you are wearing because I’m completely lost on that bit 😅
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.
Great video. one of the best I've seen on Egypt. Only thing lacking was the prices of the stuff, tours and meals etc
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/
I enjoyed your video. I wish I could have seen inside Hatshepsut’s funeral temple
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.
Un vídeo muy interesante. Buen trabajo.! Me ha gustado mucho. Voy a visitar Egipto en unos días, y me ha servido mucho. Saludos desde España. Gracias. 😀
im flying to Cairo in June. Never been. Ive been places but i have a strong feeling that this trip to Cairo will be a very very special one. Stunning and mesmerising place. A dream come true. Thank you for showing us this jewel of the world
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!
Good
I’m only coming across your channel today and have subscribed! Thank you for taking me along to a country I dream of visiting someday. Loved your comment…” templed-out” at the end of your volg. It gave me a chuckle ;) It reminded me of being “ cathedraled-out” while visiting Europe years ago. I hope you get to enjoy your holidays …considering you see it through the lens of your camera while recording! Thank you. Safe travels ;) 🇨🇦
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.
Thanks for sharing. I visited in 2016 and loved it. Though the traffic in Cairo was beyond chaotic and no one seemed to follow the lanes or traffic signs. But totally safe and fun experience and would love to visit again
Thank you - I totally agree - the chaos in Cairo was fascinating!
Going there in a month. Thank you for an informative and straightforward video. Some of the videos seem to be a bit extreme and you kept it cool and free of drama! I miss when my kids were that age! Wish they were going with us.
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 Carrie for putting this vlog together. So much thoughts, time and effort must have gone into it as it's one of THE MOST informative, beautifully-stitched and well-narrated travel logs on Egypt we've watched! It's esp. nice to finally have a glimpse of you at the end of the vlog :) We're bringing our kids (9yo and 15yo) to Egypt next month (Winter, Dec'23) and your vlog has given our family lots of insights and things to look forward to! Keep travelling and inspiring others around the globe. XOXO, Angie & David from Singapore
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.
I’m waiting until both my children are in college to have that long winter break to visit Egypt as i heard its too hot in the summer months. One more year to go!
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.
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Great Vlog! Very helpful when planning.a trip to Egypt. Are you able to give the tour guide details in Cairo and Luxor please?
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.
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Thank you for your video... I have watched about 6 of these from different travelers as I am truly excited about my trip and yours gave me hope. The others scared me to be honest...made me feel unsafe and like I needed to wear a burka the whole time I am in country since. I am an old redhead - I was afraid I was just going to get pounced on for my fair skin.... so I was so relieved to see fair skin, normal clothing... normal reactions... and I may actually return some of the purchases others made me feel obligated to make. I will definitely be able to travel lighter!!!!!! God bless you and your family. Glad you had such an amazing experience ... hope my daughter and I can do the same.
I think a lot of Egypt travel videos on UA-cam 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.
Quality content as usual. Your videos are so interesting and informative. Any plans for a South American adventure? Would love to see a vlog on Brazil.
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!
Wow
Very good quality video
I thoroughly enjoyed it
It was very informative
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Thank you for sharing as I am heading to see this country soon
But not too fancy about the street hawkers 😂😂
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
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I loved this video, it seems more authentic than others, however, it made me change my mind on visiting Egypt, food looks bad and the area is really rund down.
Thank you for such a great video
Well, thanks for the kind comments, though I'm sorry to hear I dissuaded you from visiting! 😆
Best video on UA-cam!
Thank you for your kind words!
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بسیار عالی بود.درست مثل اینکه همسفرتان بودم عکسهای آخر فیلم هم بسیار عالی بود ❤
Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words!
Thank you ma’am that was a great documentary how to get the good tour guide from where how to get it
If you are talking about our guide in Cairo, his name is Moustafa Mohsen and we arranged our trip through Egypt Tours Plus.
Your voice is phenomenal and made for narration. Velvety and soothing. Very nice vlog. You must be related to Thomas Cook... haha... thanks... Alan & George from MunnTreeAll (Montreal)
Aww, thanks. Nobody likes the sound of their own voice so I’m glad you think it comes across ok!
Great update! Which tour company was your Cairo guide with please?
We booked our trip through Egypt Tours Plus and they arranged our guides. I do know that our Cairo guide's name was Moustafa Mohsen. He also contracts through Sahara Travel Cairo, so you could try booking him through either agency.
Exactly what i was looking for , thanks for this video . We ll be going to Egypt this November. If you provide the Contact details of those tour guides with a van will be much appreciated.
We booked our trip with Egypt Tours Plus: www.egypttoursplus.com.
Thank so much you for sharing your trip. Your video was so well done!Planning a similar adventure with my family. Do you have the tour guides contact info or site to share?
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.
This is a great video, thanks. What was the hotel you stayed at in Giza, it looks fantastic!
Thank you! We stayed at the Pyramids Valley Boutique Hotel. Highly recommended!
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