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Hi, i’m brooke!

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I’m obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (now joined by my life/climbing partner, James).

Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe.

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  • WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
  • Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
  • a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
  • Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
  • After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
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WELCOME TO OMAN 🇴🇲✨ Nestled between the Hajar Mountains and the Arabian Sea, Oman unfolds in a tapestry of sand, stone & silence— a desert kingdom shaped by centuries of tradition. We spent 2 weeks road-tripping between ancient forts, sparkling wadis, golden dunes, and mud-brick villages seemingly lost in time. And while the natural beauty has completely astounded us (along with the near-total lack of people!), Oman is also the most conservative country we’ve ever visited—and it’s left us with very mixed feelings overall. It’s been heartbreaking to see posted signs declaring homosexuality a “crime”. To have a man approach James on the street (without even looking at ME) and say he should “tell his wife to cover her legs because they’re offending Allah”. To be forbidden to even hold hands in public. It’s brought up a lot of questions for us about the ethics of supporting tourism in places that deny basic rights and perpetuate hateful ideologies. But then again, if we only visited places with perfect human rights records, we’d never set foot in the US again, either… The world is a terrible and incredible and heartbreaking and beautiful place, all at once. So perhaps the best thing we can do is share a balanced perspective— the stunning views AND the hard truths about Oman. I’m curious to know how other people reconcile this in their travels… Would you travel somewhere that is fundamentally in misalignment with your values? — #oman #nizwa #muscat #middleeast
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Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
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Welcome to Siwa Oasis, a shimmering mirage at the edge of the Sahara & perhaps the most unexpected corner of Egypt ✨ The only way to reach this tiny settlement is by driving nearly 10hrs from Cairo, but the lack of airport or easy connections does come with its benefits… Siwa is rustic, uncrowded, and blissfully untouched. A world all its own. — #egypt #siwaoasis #siwa
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a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
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a small collection of our favourite temples in Upper Egypt 🤩✨ which would you want to visit first?? — #egypt #luxor #ancientegypt
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Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
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Carved in the cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank lies the Valley of the Kings, the ancient necropolis where Egypt’s mighty pharaohs were entombed for eternity. From 1550–1070 BCE, more than 60 royal tombs were carved into the rock, their walls covered in vivid hieroglyphs and celestial maps to guide each ruler safely into the afterlife. Of all the incredible ancient sites in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings struck me the deepest. The colours are just so vivid and the art still feels so alive… a time-capsule that’s perfectly preserved 3000yrs of history. The wonder of it all literally brought me to tears 🥺 TIPS FOR VISITING 🎟️ there are usually ~12 tombs open at any given time & the standard ticket will get you into any 3 of the basic lot (while a few of the most special ones require an extra ticket) Which tombs to visit👇 🔹 Tomb of Ramses IV (KV2) — one of the best preserved, with a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling painted deep blue and covered in golden stars 🔹 Tomb of Merneptah (KV8) — long, descending corridors lined with detailed reliefs that still show traces of their original colour 🔹 Tomb of Ramses III (KV11) — features striking battle scenes and the Book of Gates, illustrating the pharaoh’s journey through the night 🔹 Tomb of Ramses V/VI (KV9) — ($4 extra ticket) — the ceilings are covered in intricate astronomical scenes, including the Book of the Heavens. 🔹 Tomb of Seti I (KV17) — ($40 extra ticket) — the most exquisite of them all, with incredible depth, vivid paintwork, and intricate carvings that make it feel almost alive — #egypt #valleyofthekings #ancientegypt #luxor
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After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
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After 3 trips to Cairo, here’s what I’d recommend if you only had 1 full day to see the highlights: 1️⃣ 6.30am: light brekky on your hotel rooftop - book a hotel in Giza with a rooftop terrace and enjoy a light breakfast overlooking the pyramids before heading out! 2️⃣ 7am: start at the Giza Plateau (pyramids + sphinx) - arrive at opening to enjoy the complex to yourself before tour buses arrive ~9am - new shuttle bus system inside the complex as of late 2025—> take the bus to the King Khafre stop (this is the pyramid with partial casing on the top) and then walk around the backside of the Great Pyramid - in the interest of time, I’d recommend skipping the inside of the pyramid (it takes at least 30min and there’s not much to see) - catch the shuttle to the Sphinx 3️⃣ 10.30am: brunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge - reservation required to access this area— worth it for the view! - from the Visitor’s Centre, take the shuttle out to the lounge >30min before your reservation to allow time for photos - our absolute favourite view of the pyramids is a short walk to the left of the restaurant 4️⃣ 1pm: Saqqara Necropolis - about 1hr from Giza (hire a driver) - Pyramid of Teti: descend steep steps into the tomb to see incredible deep relief hieroglyphs & stars on the ceiling - Tomb of Mereruk: large interior with some preserved colour & great representations of daily life - Djoser Step Pyramid + tomb: another cool pyramid to enter! *OR if you want a fancy lunch and more time at the museum, skip Saqqara and swap 9 Pyramids Lounge for Khufu’s (also inside Giza Plateau) 5️⃣ 4pm: Grand Egyptian Museum - 1hr drive back to Giza - spend 2-3hrs exploring the museum (galleries close an hour earlier, so start there and then explore the hall) - open until 10pm on Sat or Wed, otherwise until 7pm 6️⃣ dinner at Zooba - one of our favourite restaurants in Cairo, with a location right inside the GEM complex — #egypt #pyramids #giza #cairo
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