Sunday 09:50 Leeds/Bradford airport. There's nothing quite like that first breakfast beer at the airport to convince yourself that your holiday is finally here! A quick bounce from Leeds/Bradford to Heathrow then an
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Day 2.1: Pyramids at Giza: Khufu/Cheops, Khafre/Chephren and Menkaure/Mykerinus
Pyramids at Giza: Khufu/Cheops, Khafre/Chephren and Menkaure/Mykerinus The significance of room upgrade the night before felt lost on us until we saw this 7am view from the window. Time to get up close and personal
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Day 2.2: Khufu’s Solar Barge
Khufu's boat This was the first of my "must see" attractions that wasn't included in the original itinerary. It cost very little for entry but a relative fortune for the privilege of taking photographs whilst
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Day 2.3: Sphinx and Mortuary Temple Of Khafre
On exiting the pavilion of Khufu's Boat some children wanted a photo with Tracey. It was nice for a moment to think that with all of the grandeur around, Tracey was the attraction. Into the
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Day 2.4: Mit Rahina Museum, Memphis
Mit Rahina Museum, Memphis Memphis was the capital of the Old Kingdom and gave it's name to the tour company with whom I booked this trip. This is the Alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, the largest
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Day 2.5: Pyramid of Djoser (stepped pyramid) Sakkara
Lunch followed by a trip to the stepped pyramid at Sakkara Time for lunch and it was finally nice to have a beer in the country that is credited with it's discovery. Mixed BBQ for
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Day 2.6: Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
After a busy, exhausting day, we returned to Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa for a tasty restaurant buffet meal and a few beers. The hotel is beautiful with grande decor and only a stone's
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Day 3.1 : Amarna: Tombs of the Nobles
Amarna: Tombs of the Nobles The sign reads: "Welcome to Amarna, the city of Akhenaten and Nefertiti dedicated solely to the sun god Aten. Over 3,000 years ago, Amarna (ancient Akhetaten) served briefly as Egypt's
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Day 3.2: Amarna: Tomb of MeryRe
Amarna: Tomb of MeryRe
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Day 3.3: Amarna: Northern Palace & Tel el Amarna
Amarna: Northern Palace Tel el Amarna
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