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I went about six years ago with Intrepid Travel, as it was one of the first times I'd been to a third-world country. I'd definitely recommend Intrepid, particularly if you guys are new to travelling in third-world countries but still keen on exploring, because: - it's a small-group tour, maximum 12 people, and they're intended for people aged 25-55 - your tour leader only really does logistics and background info, leaving you free to explore the area on your own rather than being trucked around like cattle on a bus tour Check them out: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/uk/egypt Also: Egypt is pretty friendly and safe, despite what you may have heard. The only real problem is that street vendors are the pushiest people I've ever encountered. Just stick to "la, shukran" (no thanks) with a smile and you'll be fine 
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Fleta Mcgurn posted:Oh, and SMALL CHANGE. You will have to randomly pay for bathroom access, and TP if you don't bring your own. Also useful for that baksheesh guy who just won't piss off, no matter how many times you tell him no. Even the guy who wrestled your backpack off your back at the airport, carried it six feet to a taxi and then demanded money  To be honest I wasn't super taken with Alexandria, the traffic was awful and once you've seen the Library, Qaitbay Citadel and walked up and down the waterfront there isn't much else to do. I know there's some pyramids out of town but I was a bit fatigued on them at that stage. I did enjoy the day trip out to the war museum at El Alamein though, but that was important to me personally since my grandfather fought there. Definitely agree on the White Desert though, it's great and very surreal.
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May 16, 2017 22:11
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Yeah 16 days to decently cover Egypt, Jordan and Israel sounds a bit optimistic, even if you don't mind travelling constantly. I did two weeks in Egypt, and while you could definitely shorten that I wouldn't want to do less than a week there. A couple of days in Cairo, overnight train to Aswan for Abu Simbel and a couple of temples, then a train northwards to Luxor for the Valley of the Kings and a few more temples, then another overnight train back to Cairo will basically take you a week. I guess then you could fly to either Amman or Jerusalem? Only leaves you six days, which, yeah, isn't a lot for two countries with a lot of history. I've also been told that the land crossing between Israel and Jordan is pretty intensive as well, so that's another thing that might slow you down.
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May 29, 2017 13:49
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According to Wikipedia you can leave the airport visa-free if your transit time is between 6 and 48 hours. This applies to everyone except citizens of Iran, Afghanistan, Yemen and a few others. Otherwise, Americans can do visa on arrival in Egypt, I don't know about Guatemalans. You'd need to check with the Egyptian consulate in Guatemala i think.
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