Pyramid time! It's our second visit to Egypt and we tackled Cairo on our own as independent travelers—unlike our first time in 2023 as part of a wonderful tour group.

It's totally doable, enjoyable and rewarding! There were some twists and turns in our generous week-long visit! We visited a couple new places (Wadi El Rayan and the Faiyum Oasis) and some simple favorites from our first visit like having lunch at Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe in the lively central Cairo bazaar.

And of course we ascended the Grand Gallery of the Great Pyramid to the King's Chamber. Listen to the podcast for a tip on how you can get a VIP-like private visit on the cheap! No need to pay the special access fee for some privacy!

We also visited Luxor, Dendera and Abydos covered on a separate podcast.

See our Egypt page for details on our hotels, some 2025 pricing and a list of helpful people (with WhatsApp contacts) if interested.

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