I raced around Egypt in December 2008 as I only had 11 days before my onward flight to Brussels.
It was enough time to see all the major sites, and while I had tour guides for them all, I can't remember a single thing they said. And I didn't think I would.
Instead, I focused on taking photos.
Exploring the Great Pyramids of Giza by camel
The Sphinx
In comparison to the Great Pyramids, The Sphinx is quite small
As the sun sets, dogs sleep amidst the oldest pyramids in Egypt
Valley of the Queens
Luxor Temple at sunset
Hieroglyphics on temple facade
Having a little fun in a grand setting
Abu Simbel
Early morning tourist rush at Abu Simbel
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio, a food blog. He's been to 65 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Originally from New York, Dave now calls Austin, TX home. Read the complete story of how he became a pro travel blogger.
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Prateek Panchal
Wednesday 27th of April 2011
Hey dave incredible pictures!!!!!!Loved them
Grand Wailea Resort
backpackingmatt
Thursday 11th of February 2010
Amazing photos Dave!
backpackingmatt
Wednesday 10th of February 2010
Amazing photos Dave!
mathew8487
Tuesday 9th of February 2010
Wow, amazing pics. Abu Simbel is located at Nubia and it is made up of the two huge rock temples. Twin temple monument belonged to Pharaoh Ramesse II.temples were constructed to celebrate the king's victory. Abu Simbel is attractive place in Egypt.Abu Simbel used to guide the tours of the buried temple monuments.Nearly thousands of tourists daily visit these temples. For more details refer http://www.theearthtraveler.com/abu-simbel-egyp...
Adam
Saturday 6th of February 2010
Yeah that's the impression I get about Egypt - you kinda need to be part of a tour at all the attractions. But some of these photos don't hint at that at all! Especially the first one and the one of the sleeping dog. Both are great shots uncluttered by tourists!