Hotels by the Pyramids | Budget Accommodation in Egypt | احسن فنادق الجيزه ب فيو للاهرامات
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- Опубліковано 30 гру 2023
- What type of accommodation will you find near the pyramids? Is it budget friendly, how is the quality? Follow along with me as I tour several hotels and show inside the rooms, show the prices, and discover the area in front of the pyramids.
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Welcome to the channel! My name's Gisselle, I'm a budget traveler and have been to 6 out of the 7 continents, visiting 20+ countries, living for some time in Sydney, Australia as well as in Saigon, Vietnam. I am currently based in Cairo, Egypt and exploring all this beautiful country has to offer while visiting nearby countries as well. I am a lover of language and a culturally curious lady just making my way through life one day at a time. I live to learn, I love to travel and explore, try new things and meet interesting people anywhere and everywhere in the world. Come along with me as I solo travel the globe and discover fascinating new places, try delicious local food, meet lovely people, and share a moment in time on this beautiful planet, our Earth.
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Gisselle, wanted to drop by and say thank you. We were less than a week from our trip to Egypt when we saw your video that as Canadians, we were no longer able to get visa on arrival. We panicked, but were able to show up in person to an embassy to get our visas last minute. If not for your video, we would've missed out on a trip of our lifetime! Thanks! Egypt was amazing!
Oh wow, just in the nick of time! 😮 So happy you saw that video 😅 And really happy you were able to make it and enjoyed your time! Egypt is amazing, absolutely love it ❤❤❤
What embassy did you go to in Canada I went to Ottawa and have been told that is the only one?
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism should retain your services as its travel and tourism advisor and ambassador. The locals seem to appreciate your congenial demeanour.
Haha. Thanks!
The guys in that shop actually seemed quite friendly as far as Egypt shop owners go. A lot don’t seem to understand that being pressured to death just puts people off.
$17 to $25 with breakfast, hard to beat, no frills. Spinx entrance better.
This is a fab video G, I've been looking to book in this area so great to see them up close. 😊
You work so hard showing us the realness. 🙌 Keep it up and THANK YOU! maz
Thank you maz! 😁🙌
Thanks for this video. It was a great help in understanding the area. I booked a stay at the giza pyramid view inn for mid September. It was truly helpful in you showing the rooms there. Now I know I made the right choice
Overall awesome video.
Awesome, thank you so much! Glad the video helped, and glad the managers allowed me to film! 😁
I freaking LOVE your channel. My Egypt trip is looking more and more like a reality knowing I can afford some of these places
100% 😎 If you ever have any questions about anything don't hesitate to ask 😊
I need to say that all of this hotels were originally an old houses but its owners turned it into some kind of hotels bcoz it's bring more profit to them, I believe that the govt is about to build a dedicated hotels around as a part of Khufu Avenue project, but you did a Good job Gisselle, very helpful indeed! 👌👍
Giselle
Outstanding as usual
Great idea
Great video
You should have at least 200k followers easy.
Your videos are wonderful and worthwhile
By the way how cold it is in Egypt 🇪🇬 now
Thank you! 🤗🙏
Not that cold, I've just acclimated 😅 Right now it's 19c and 7pm. But it's not hot. In the mornings and at night it's definitely jacket weather, in the afternoon too for me, unless I'm moving around a lot
Thank you for always showing your respect for the people and the country your doing a great service for Egypt.
Shukran. Ba7eb Masr ❤
This is very historical. The pyramids are very magnificent . I would hope to visit one day. People around the world visit this historical place.
Nice review for hotels in pyramids good luck
Thank you
Super excited to be in Giza on the 11th of June this year to view the stars with my sister and departed husband that I miss dearly
I love how you interact with the locals. Such a compliment to say you look Egyptian. 😊
It is 😅🥰 Thanks man, I love interacting with people, and Egyptians are a fun lot
I needed to see this🙏🏼Ty
So informative! Thank you
Good job and efforts. Thanks 😊
Thank you for this vid J. I absolutely love your content.
Beautiful! That was a great tour. Thanks again. ❤
Thanks alot.
All of them are good hotels absolutely thnxs for showing us I will visit the Pyramids i.a I'm loving it
Thank you for watching! ❤
All your works are beautiful, my regards
Hi Giselle! I went there yesterday. Hoping to see you around. Great content btw! Keep it up
Another excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to make this. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊
I have a layover in Egypt for 24 hours Im definitely staying here
Great insight 😊
Very nice video covering the hotels in the pyramids area, music is nice, you look amazing as usual ❤
Great video! Extremely informative and helpful! Thank you!
Thanks KR! 😊
Wow. Thank you for this invaluable information. So helpful.
I wish I had stayed through New Year. I was staying near that street. Maybe I would have finally met you! I was at one of the Pyramids Hotels.
Gisselle, you rock! Thank you for this fantastic video. I definitely stop by the Pyramid Inn for some food with my family. Great view! 😊
Sending all the love and support from Egypt ❤
You have open my eyes. I like the room you choose. Good price. You are doing fantastic job.
Could you do a video about prices on souvenirs to not get scammed? Also like best places to buy from and what is reasonable prices? I’d love to explore this topic as I travel there soon but don’t want to be taken advantage of! Like a souvenir guide? Thank you 😊
I unfortunately don't know how much souvenirs should cost, that's the only problem. I never buy souvenirs (like papyrus, oils, jewelry, rugs, trinkets, all that), so I don't know how much one should be paying. But if you are looking to buy souvenirs I recommend going to Khan El-Khalili. There's no sure way to not get ripped off, even I do sometimes, or even if I go with my Egyptian boyfriend, because they see him with a foreigner and tell even him a higher price. The best way to try and figure out how much you should be paying or how low someone is willing to go: go to 5 different shops asking for the same item, and barter at each shop. They will all be willing to lower the price and you will begin to get a better idea of what that item should cost. They will give you different reasons as to why their product costs more: better quality, real not fake, hand crafted, etc. If you know how to tell the difference between real cashmere or pashmina or banana paper vs. papyrus or gold vs. painted gold, etc., then great! If not, just buy whatever you like for the lowest price😅 I did make 2 videos in Khan el-Khalili talking about this briefly, if you're interested in watching:
Part 1: ua-cam.com/video/gexPUwWdH9c/v-deo.html
Part 2: ua-cam.com/video/435QVWVA4B8/v-deo.html
as an Egyptian I'm telling you that .. if it's not an official store or there's no ticket ,the price is nearly half of what buyer is saying.. so negotiate well and offer 60% of what he says if he refuses just leave him to the next shop 👍
Super video we stayed there in the fall of 2022 at the Pyramids Valley Boutique Hotel amazing view on the roof top , As usual enjoyed this video also ,I'm trying not to miss any as they are very informative and well presented . Egypt became our favorite destination , THANK'S 😀😀😀😀
That's fantastic, it certainly seems to be a well loved destination, as I have met many repeat visitors to this beautiful country, and I myself was not planning to stay and live here, I only came for travel, yet Egypt sucked me in with her powers, and I am still here 2.5 years later 😄 and loving it ❤
I was surely wondering is this safe. Thanks for addressing this.
Nice video Gisselle.
Thank you 🙏
Welcome to Egypt 😭😭♥️♥️
🎉🎉🎉this was great video again
And HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU
Thank you lady! Happy New Year, let's go 2024!!! 😆😅🤩
Hi Gisselle
I'm egyption and i actually knew about ur channel i saw it before and i really like u and ur channel so much i really feels happy when i see u happy in egypt and I'm from cairo so if u wanted any help i will be glad to help u 🩶🩶
nice
So many good informations. Thank you for your postings.
Thank you! 🙏
I’m there tomorrow and this is really helpful. Thank you.
Welcome to Egypt!!! 😎
Hello i love it you film
im so happy to see you talking arabic ,for sure it wasnt an easy task lol
thank you for your videos and have a lovely stay in egypt , you are egyptian now
Ahaha, it sure isn't, and I still suck at it. But anyway, step by step 😄
Giselle I'm watching you from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Australia! ❤ I lived in Sydney for a year back in 2018. Beautiful country 😁
You are doing a great job
Thank you 🙏
Keep up the good work, I have a feeling you will grow really fast in subs .. I got hooked on your videos right away ! Great content !
Thank you so much! And that would be awesome, I hope you are right! 😅 Happy New Year 😎
So informative, I forwarded it to my friend who is planning a trip shortly! As always, excellent perspective and information! STAY SAFE ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE!
Thank you 🙏
Excellent video Gisele. It would be possible to see the other entrance to the pyramids, I know there are two. Thanks for your videos, you are a genius.
Haha. Yeah maybe if I make a video about the Giza Necropolis and the pyramids area I will show both entrances. As I'm sure you heard me say in the video, I mentioned there are two entrances, but like I also mentioned in the video, I didn't show the main entrance because this video was about hotels near the pyramids, and there are very few at the main entrance, but dozens and dozens near the Sphinx entrance. I also loathe going to the main entrance. It's a longer walk up, there are tons and tons of tour buses, and it takes longer to get to if you're coming from anywhere near downtown (which I always am, as I live northeast of the pyramids). But when I make a more detailed pyramids video (not sure when, I have a lot of other ones I want to make about Egypt), I will make sure to include the other entrance 👍 Thanks for watching Joaquin!
Nice video, thanks for sharing … and happy new year 2024
Shukran! 2024, excited for this year! 😍
@@Gventures wishing a good luck with all your steps
@@islammohamed256 Same to you 🙏🙏
Waiting you to come and filming vedios at northern Egypt cities, Tanta, Mansoura, New Demietta, Ras Elbar and Port Said 😊
I know, I plan to eventually!
I'm looking forward to UA-cam. I learned from your videos and came to Cairo from japan! I went to GIZA today.GIZA people buthered me a lot 😂😂 the hotel in front of piramyd is great! I stayed too!
Hello Japan!!! Thank you so much for watching, and welcome to crazy Cairo! 😁😍
Please share which hotel you stayed at
Gisselle, thank you for your extremely informative video's. We will be travelling to Egypt at the end of January. we should meet up for coffee. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦
Oh your trip is very soon, nice! And thank you for your support, I'm glad to hear my videos are proving useful 😁 I am actually going to be on a motorbike trip in Egypt at the end of January, not sure how long I will be gone, but I think I won't be in Cairo when you are here, or I would totally meet for coffee ❤
Amazing Vid, may.I ask, what do you do for living in Egypt?
#1🎉
WOW I have been following your videos and they are fantastic As Iam a solo traveller the videos you do are very helpful You do them in a way that makes it easy to follow and understand for the average traveller Like you I like to do my own thing and dont like large tour groups I have in the past been on tours and found them rushed I did a tour through Portugal Spain and Morocco last year with 18 people and that wasnt to bad but not as good as going solo I will be in Egypt in May 2024 going to Cairo Luxor and Aswan then onto Jordan No tour groups haha Cant wait to see Egypt Any advice for organising a local tour guide and car in Cairo Was thinking of doing Saqqrar and Memphis day 1 and Giza Pyramids and Cairo city on day 2 Staying in Giza Keep up the great Vids Cheers
Yessss solo travel is the best, I love it! But you know I actually never even have a tour guide, I just get Ubers to the places I want to go and explore on my own, I usually do that all over the world: taxis/local transportation to destination, then walk around and explore, maybe meet cool people. Of course, you should only do this if you confident and comfortable enough to, I know it's not for everyone and Cairo is hectic.
Because I never take any kind of tours (with a group or by myself), I can't recommend a tour company. But I will say it's almost necessary to have a tour to take you to Saqqara/Darshur and Memphis, because those locations are far away and each site is spread out.
However, I do think Giza Pyramids and Cairo can be easily done on your own, a guide isn't necessary. Just take an Uber to the pyramids, buy your ticket, explore. Then do the same for whatever else you want to see in Cairo and Giza. Again, the city is hectic (6th largest city in the world and still a developing country), but it's not dangerous and most people are very friendly and curious. Do generally ignore people trying to sell you things on the streets though, it's the way it must be done. If you don't straight up ignore them, they will persist.
@@Gventures Thanks so much for your help yes I was thinking Saqqara with a guide but more than happy to do the rest on my own Cheers Ken
@@addysadventures229 Yeah, good idea. Have a fantastic trip! 😎
Great video n informative. I rented a rooftop flat there about 15yrs ago...1000egy pounds month! Area hasn't changed much, alot more hotels now but that's about it. Is great to wake up to the pyramids. Happy new year n all the best for 2024. Will be in Cairo in cpl weeks time, hope to see you around.
Thanks Judith, Happy New Year to you as well! 😁 Yeah I should be around, perhaps we shall cross paths! 😎
This is such a great blog! I'll be staying around that area, it's a pyramids inn too and will be coming this month. It's good to know that it's really near to us. How long gonna wait to enter inside giza? Hope you tour us on pyramids too.
Wait is almost never too long, but it can be a bit hectic to buy your ticket. I have actually made a few vlogs down by the pyramids. My 2nd vlog ever was when I first arrived to Egypt 2 years ago and filmed down by the pyramids (so it's not my greatest video 😅), and I also made a video some time later about what you should know for the pyramids. Prices are not the same in those videos though, as inflation has happened, entry fees have gone up, etc. But I'll leave those 2 links anyway in case you're interested.
2nd vlog (at pyramids): ua-cam.com/video/xVL_QFKDPPk/v-deo.html
Need to Know for the Pyramids: ua-cam.com/video/cX0V9XKyiaE/v-deo.html
@@Gventures omg this is great thanks! and when I meet you around the area, I will greet you! love your vlogs! thanks again
@@itsclairehuee Absolutely! Thanks Claire 🥰And happy new year!!! 🎇🎉
Hi Gisselle! Thank-you sooo much for making this video! I've been thinking of taking a quick trip to Egypt and staying at the Egypt Pyramids Inn, but was curious about the other hotels in the area and the area in general. Your video was perfect! Thanks! (Your channel... great also! I've added a bunch of your videos to my "watch" list and will check them out as soon as I have some time.) Hmm... not sure if you know about the following or not... I was thinking of catching a taxi at the Cairo airport and heading straight to my hotel in Giza. Do you happen to know around how much I should expect to pay? (What about tipping? What percentage is custom in Egypt?) Is it easy to find a taxi at the airport? Are they willing to go as far as Giza? Hmm. Not sure if you know the answers. Either way... Happy New Year! :) And Congrats on an amazing channel! Julie (in Nova Scotia, Canada)
Hey Julie, thanks so much for watching, and Happy New Year to you as well!!! So excited for 2024 and what the year will bring 🤩
100% you can catch a taxi from the airport and they will take your hotel in Giza. I would recommend catching an Uber, just so you don't get ripped off by the white taxis who will charge you more. It depends on the time of day and traffic, but roughly an Uber from Cairo International to the Pyramids area with all the hotels should cost around 350-400 EGP ($11-$13 USD). You do need to catch an Uber in the parking lot, but it's easy to access, just walk out of the airport and you should be able to see it. Only issue is, it might take a while for the driver to find you, and it won't be easy for you to locate him unless you know the Arabic numbers (the license plate numbers are in Arabic). I actually made a video talking about some useful info for arrival to Egypt, and in part of that video I talk about the Ubers at the airport as well as the numbers ua-cam.com/video/Il6pZFgyl_I/v-deo.html
Tipping isn't huge here, most Egyptians tip very little, but I think Egyptians do see foreigners and hope to get tips. You could tip 20 EGP and it would be generous, most Egyptians round up to the nearest 5 😅 But I think if you can afford to tip more, it makes their day so why not
Oh cool, thanks for all the info Gisselle! :)
Thank you so much for your great content. It's very interesting and fun to watch. I will be going to Cairo soon and I was wondering whether it's calmer in a hostel next to the pyramids or in a hostel in downtown Cairo? I guess it's noisy everywhere but maybe you could tell me if there's a difference? Thank you 🙂
Sure. But first I have to point out, there are no hostels near the pyramids, only hotels and guest houses. All the hostels are going to be found in downtown Cairo. Generally, the pyramids are a more quiet area, because the pyramids area is sectioned off a bit from the main roads and the rest of Giza. I mean, it's Egypt so it's still noisy (dogs barking at night, maybe some cats meowling, some traffic noise, etc.) but it's quieter than downtown Cairo, which is a lot busier, hence more noise. I prefer downtown Cairo exactly for this reason: there's more to do. Plenty of food options, cafes, it's closer to many sites than the Pyramids in Giza are. Actually, I talk about location a bit in this video, in case you haven't seen it: ua-cam.com/video/Il6pZFgyl_I/v-deo.html
@@Gventuresgreat, thank you for the response, it was very helpful to me. I have trouble sleeping when it's noisy so I will probably pick Giza and take an Uber into Cairo for the sights and restaurants.
@@Mela-eg9jt Okay. You might have trouble with the dogs near the pyramids though, especially at night. 5 star hotels are probably pretty quiet, but you'll pay the price. Maybe try Zamalek, I talk about it in the video I linked, you should watch it, I think it's useful. Zamalek is an island on the Nile and probably the most quiet area. But honestly, it's hard to find "quiet" anywhere in Giza or Cairo. 6th largest city in the world, over 22 million people, still developing, lots of stray cats and a fair amount of dogs to make noise at night...I would specifically search for places that mention the peace and quiet if noise bothers you.
Thank you so much for all of these amazingly informative videos..its so helpul. Do you happen to have contact to the guy who runs the spiritual tours who owns the pyramids overlook b&b. Im looking for a genuine local guide to visit inside the pyramids. Thank you ❤
Yeah, it's in the video though, isn't it?! I think I took a photo of his card and put it in the video. He was a cool guy 😁 Offered me tea and we hung out on that rooftop and chatted a bit before he left, he told me I could go up there anytime I wanted and his staff would let me in if I wanted to relax up there. Very kind and generous of him
You can homestay for 10 dollar a night..also with pyramid view...much cheaper
Yeah, or you could stay in a hostel, that's what I always do and it's much cheaper. I also prefer downtown. But some people want to stay in a hotel near the pyramids. I made this video for them. Also I don't think the homestay is $10 a night during peak season, but maybe. Anyways, different strokes for different folks
What was that place with the mexican flags at 24:20?
I can't be sure, it looked like it said some sort of Bazaar on the sign as I was walking by. I can say that this is the location of where I was, right next to Nefertari Papyrus
maps.app.goo.gl/Wf4Kf12mhyEkockb8
Thanks! This is informative! By chance, are you available for tours? Thank you!
Thank you so much for your very generous donation! That's a lot!!!! 🙏
I regret to say, I don't actually give tours though. I tried it a few times, but it is too difficult and exhausting for me, so I don't do it anymore. There are better tour guides out there anyway, who actually know Egyptian history and speak the language 😅 I really appreciate your support though, and if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out! 🥰 Thank you so much again! (really, that is the largest donation I have ever received...it's too much 😅) ❤❤🙏🙏🙏
You are welcome! My family and will be in Cairo next month. Do you have recommendations of reputable tour guides? We will be staying next to the pyramids. We like your videos! Wish you the best.
@@mariofranco-gr5xo Ah, I wish I could be of more help! I actually never take tours, so I'm really not familiar with tour companies or guides. I know Anton's Egypt's Tours is reputable, but they are also luxury and VERY expensive. You might try iEgypt as well, I've heard good things about their tours from a few people. It's hard for me to say though, as I don't have personal experience with any tour companies or guides....I'm sorry!
if you are still in Giza can you check Jana Pyramids Guest House. I plan to stay here later this month. Really want to see the quality
Well I live in Giza, but the thing is I'm already done with the video 😅
Are you using your phone to film or a camera? Would a small video camera be allowed without any microphone? Thanks for all the videos.
Yes it should be fine, but not in certain areas. Any time there are a lot of police, security, military or anything like that around, don't film. It will just be a hassle for you, they will likely tell you to stop, and may tell you to delete your footage. Wait until you pass through security and then film. Leave your camera in your bag until after you have passed through and gone a good distance away. You are allowed to film in the pyramids area but it's better to get away from all the security stuff before you start. That goes for anywhere in Egypt. Also, don't film government buildings/embassies, etc. I almost never film with my phone, I always use my action camera with a small mic attached. Filming with a phone is a lot easier, almost nobody cares about that. Even my action camera is usually not the problem, it's the mic with the little furry wind muff on. It looks too "official" 🤣 Thanks for watching! 🥰
Hello Giselle, I like your videos and your details. Please go to the neighbor countries, like Morocco another Middle East. And tell us a the price hotels - food everything apartments thank you.❤
Some day when I have more time and money I will 😅❤
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I'm very impressed at 5:26👍😄I have a qustion: Are the taxes included in these rates? If the room is $40 per night , is it realy $40 or plus other fees and taxes?
As far as I am aware, it's $40 total. Usually if someone tells you a price in Egypt, that's the final price
@@Gventures thank you so much. Best.
Hello, I was wondering do you offer tour guides in Cairo ?
I don't....I would make a terrible guide! 😅
Gizelle, the memory of the pyramids that l have from 5 years ago is one of filth at the front gates to the pyramids, rubbish scattered here and there, someone chasing his horse that he was trying to whip down the main street and the sound of a horse or a camel behind the brick wall surrounding that area, groaning, a type of screaming if you will for its life! I've never forgotten the sound this animal made. Sorry but that's what l remember.
Yep. Welcome to the pyramids! That's what they don't show you on instagram 😆
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I’m visiting soon and I’m looking for the most luxurious hotel I can find with a view
Marriot Mena House
@@Gventures gracias está muy bello ♥️
@@miguelivanmartinez3418 Yes it is very famous, and 5-star. A very nice hotel
I was afraid to fall on the ceramic floor shower. 👀
Thanks for the informative video, just as a suggestion I think the background music is really unnecessary and somewhat annoying, but that’s only my preference and opinion.
Lol oh really. Hmmm...I'll take that into consideration. I just started trying it out with music lately, I think it adds more, the silence is pretty deafening sometimes. We'll see
@32:21 ,,,This is The Best "Pyramids Overlook Inn " // Great Informative Video
Thank you 🙏
Gisselle, what app were you using to check out the prices?
What do you mean check out the prices? I went from hotel to hotel and asked about the price for a room, as seen in the video. If one wanted to book the hotel, depending on which one, one could call, email, or find them on booking.com or some such website like that. Is that what you are asking..?
@@Gventures yea,, was asking if you found out about them on booking and if the prices matched.. i think the prices are higher from what i saw on booking.. so i was wondering!
@@ahmadtalaat2426 Ah I see, yeah maybe they charge more on booking because booking charges them a fee for being on their platform, so perhaps it's a bit more. There's a variety of ways to book though. I usually stay in hostels and use hostelworld.com, but there's sites like agoda.com and others, and like I said you may be able to contact the hotel directly depending on if they have their own website, phone number or WhatsApp number.
Hello Gisselle,
First of all: Thank you so much for the content! Im planning on traveling to Cairo, Dahab and Luxor in February. Im spanish (my government supports Palestine).
Do you think I would be fine?
Thank you again!!
Thank you for watching!
In regards to safety: you're totally fine! Even me as an American (whose government does not support Palestine), I am fine. Egyptians know how to separate the people of a country from government. I also just recently made a video about safety in Egypt, if you're curious to see the opinions of other travelers here (I interviewed tourists on the street about the safety and how they felt): ua-cam.com/video/wSh0pBdZtKQ/v-deo.html
@@Gventures I appreciate your kind respond! Actually I saw the video back in the day, but since then, the elections happened and also more troubles at the Suez Canal (the reason why I would go to Sharm by plane, instead of by bus). So I just wanted to confirm 😄
Keep on doing your stuff, it’s really great! The Egyptian gov should hire you!! Hahaha😉
@@claudiov3993 Oh yeah, I made 2 videos about the safety, one in October, and the other one like 3 weeks ago. But things are still fine here, yay 😄😁I have a friend who just came back from Dahab (close to Sharm) by bus and things are fine over there, but if you feel more comfortable flying, do it (it's literally more comfortable as it's way faster anyway, the bus takes like 10-13 hours or something like that 😆). I appreciate your support! 🥰
An off-topic question, but I hope you could answer me this. How do you fare with the increased internet censorship in Egypt? When I moved away nearly 11 years ago, there was hardly any censorship online, but I was shocked when I found out the amount of websites and services that are blocked in Egypt for no reason other than they take profits from WE or because it's more difficult to tax online services like Patreon and other similar websites.
Do you use VPNs? I know they are legal in Egypt, but many of the websites themselves are blocked. Which ones work reliably? What other workarounds do you find yourself making?
Despite all of this, I still hope to be able to revisit my homeland in a few years, but better be safe than sorry, I suppose.
I haven't noticed a lot of websites being censored outside of Patreon, which doesn't work. But maybe I just spend too much time doing other things and not on the internet 🤷♀️
@@Gventures lol I totally understand. First few years I was here in America, I would explore everywhere outdoors; from the mountains to the lakes and the ocean. Drove cross-country once from Seattle all the way to Orlando...and while I was stopped by the police in Illinois by a speed trap (didn't get a ticket, they were just fishing for weed since I had Seattle plates), I did not have the pleasure of being 'escorted' by your biggest fans lmao.
Nevertheless, thanks for the info Gigi, looking forward to your next video
@@ntluck1592 Lol, my "biggest fans" 🤣. That's awesome you drove across the US man! Sounds like you saw more of the country than most Americans do 😅
Yeah I'm looking forward to making more trips on the motorbike this winter, nothing as big as the trip to Abu Simbel, but small trips to different cities and places I haven't visited before. 2024 is going to be a good year! Happy New Year man 😎Kolo sanaa wenta tayeb
@@Gventures Wenti tayeba, we inshala nekteb 3rabi soon. Ciao
@@ntluck1592 ساح I could try to write in Arabic now but it would be full of errors to the point of being illegible 😆Bess ana bet3lem
I wonder if these people have weekly and monthly rates
You could certainly try and negotiate, I'm sure you could find someone who is willing to do that. I stayed at a hostel in downtown Cairo for 2 months before finding my apt and negotiated a lower rate since I was staying long term, though it will ultimately depend on the the person you are dealing with
I’m currently in Egypt now, will be leaving another 2 days after spend almost 12 days, Egypt is beautiful, rich with history but tipping culture is mandatory. Even you booked your package, the guide still asking for the tips (including the driver). So get ready to get small change 20/50 Egyptian pound. I find it really annoying, i am sorry but this will be my first and last trips to Egypt.
Tipping is usually mandatory with packaged tours, and at the very least, it is expected in many situations involving tours and services. I have found that to be true all over the world. However, in daily life, or if you are planning your own trip and doing things on your own, tipping is not mandatory, and in fact tipping is not expected in most instances in Egypt. Although it is still kind to tip people for services, especially if it is only a small amount (and to many foreigners it is). I never take tours, but I do touristic things sometimes, and if someone helps me with something, I personally always tip a little. Just because it was kind of them to help me and I can afford to tip them something. I'm not rich, but I'm certainly richer than many people working here, so what is small for me can have a big impact for them. Anyways, sorry to hear you found that annoying, I guess Egypt just isn't for you.
Hey!! How are you today? Did you figure out how to open a bank as visit visa?
No, I stopped trying
@@Gventures why?
@@MADlCE99 Because it's a pain in the ass
@@Gventures but you can if you want too right?
@Gventures I am planning to move there I want to spend 4 months in egypt and 9 months of work in canada and slowly settle in egypt
Check celia pyramids view inn
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Do you ask if it's free to film inside the hotels before you enter or is that rude to ask? Because in Morocco you have to ask for everything first or else they try to get money from you. Thanks!
I did ask if I could film inside the hotels, not because they will ask for money, but because they would probably tell me I couldn't film if I just walked in filming. Filming in Egypt can be tricky. Sometimes I don't ask and just try and film for as long as possible (if I think they are going to tell me no if I were to ask), other times I do just walk up filming. Typically, anything indoors I either try to do discreetly and quickly, or ask right before I start filming. Outside I never ask and just film, but if I notice police or security will put the camera down or stop until I am out of eyesight. Never been asked for money for filming though, just been told to stop.
@@Gventures thank you so much! Love your videos ❤️
@@asiul15 And thank you for watching! 🥰
Hi Gisselle I am heading to Cairo on the 24th and can we be friends?
Hi there, I'm sorry but I'm always so busy, I barely see my own friends I have now. I don't really have time to meet
Hello mam.... How are you??
I had to watch the start of the video several times. You almost got hit by a car!
Oh haha, no, this is typical Egyptian traffic. I can hear them coming when they are behind me and step out of the way a little (and they won't hit me), and oncoming traffic I can see them. We all just walk or drive close to one another here, but it's totally fine and normal here 😆
Gisselle, thank you so much for this valuable information. I am visiting Egypt next month, I am in America, l have few questions for you if you don't mind:
How can I book a hotel room while I'm here in America,
and do I pay at the time of reservation or when I arrive at the hotel, do they accept debit cards
Can you give me these hotels phone numbers?
Thank you so much Amrm9503!
You can search for hotels on booking.com or other websites like that. You can also find these places on google maps, and see if they have a way to contact them there. If they don't have a number listed on google or some other platform though, I am not sure how to reach them, unfortunately. Payment also varies depending on the establishment, website you book through, etc. Most hotels accept debit cards, and usually on the sites where you book it will also inform you of what kind of payment they accept and if they take a deposit or payment in full, etc. I honestly never stay in hotels, I always stay in hotels and book through hostelworld.com when I do, so my experience and knowledge is much greater in regards to hostels vs. hotels. I hope this helps a little
I'm staying in a hotel downtown $13 with breakfast
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Nice! Egypt has some good budget finds 👍 I prefer downtown myself, but some people want to stay near the pyramids.
We welcome red hair tourists
🤣 Cool 👍
Do yo have a job in Egypt ,?how you making money ❤❤❤
Thank you
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I'm going to guess that you are a Pisces.
Nah
@@Gventures what is your actual sign?
@@austinstitzel lol why? I'm not really into the zodiac
@@Gventures I love astrology
@@austinstitzel Cool. To each their own. Leo
do not go to the main entrance .. its full of scammer
Haha, exactly what I say in the video. Actually, both entrances have scammers, but I feel like it is worse at the main entrance. Whether that is actually true or not is anybody's guess, but it's my preference to use the Sphinx entrance
The more l watch the more distressed l'm becoming at the treatment of the horses that l saw first hand! tethered to the walls by only inches of rope standing in the sun!!!!! unbearable. Too much is made of this place!
I've seen animals treated like this in many parts of the world that I have traveled to, it is very sad. Also the poor people and children begging on the streets is very sad. It's not always a happy world we live in 😞
I live in America and i see homeless veterans, mentally ill people begging for food, sleeping in the streets. All over the world there are painful images of man mistreating and neglecting the weak. Sad.
You should warn people that the area smells of horse poop..!
Lol, did you hotel smell like horseshit or what? No? Then what's the problem? The streets directly outside the pyramids are crowded with horses, carriages and camels, of course there is shit on the streets and it will obviously smell like it. But aside from seeing the pyramids, there's nothing to do out by the pyramids anyway, that's why I recommend people to stay in downtown Cairo, and that is where I always stayed before I got my apt. I never saw the reason to stay near the pyramids
At dusk the dogs eat the horse and camel shit like clockwork cleaning the streets and getting rid of the smell
@@360ODYSY What a stupid fuckin thing to say, you should get out of your basement more often.
@@Gventures I literally watched this happen every day when I stayed in Giza what is your problem
@@360ODYSY I live in Giza and have friends who work at the pyramids and this is not what happens, that's my problem. I didn't even think you were being serious. You know they have people that come and clean the area, right?