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Rick Steves Egypt: Yesterday and Today

Rick Steves' Europe
Rick Steves' Europe
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👁️ 5.6M views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 55:03
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

i find that a respectful tourist is welcome to be a part of the scene

cairo is intense i love traveling here but i do it with safety and sanity in mind

the people of today's egypt represent the latest chapter in a story that goes back 5 000 years

bargaining is expected in egyptian markets treat it as a game

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a guide to understand symbolism and know what to look for
Treat bargaining as a game in Egyptian markets
Venture a few blocks away from tourist areas to experience local scenes
Splurge for peace of mind with international class hotels and security

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety and security in EgyptTravel with safety and sanity in mind, use international class hotels with first class security
Intensity of crowds and merchants in marketsApproach with a sense of humor, treat bargaining as a game, never feel obligated to merchants

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt?
QHow can travelers safely and enjoyably explore Egypt?
QWhat is the significance of ancient Egyptian sites like pyramids and temples?

Topics Covered

Excursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination4½ Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Alexandria4 Happy Bacon
Top: Exploring the market district and shisha joint
Aswan4 Happy Bacon
Top: Flight to Abu Simbel temple
Cairo3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Visit to the Egyptian Museum
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YouTube Video Description

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2020 | In this hour-long special, Rick Steves explores the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In Cairo, we climb into a pyramid, greet the Sphinx, and marvel at King Tut’s gold. In Alexandria, we wander back lanes and stroll a Mediterranean promenade. In Luxor, we revel in the pharaohs' temples and hidden tombs. And after a timeless cruise on the Nile, we finish at the temple ruins of Abu Simbel. Check your local public television station for this Rick Steves’ Europe one-hour special or watch it at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show/egypt #ricksteves #egypt #rickstevesegypt Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Cairo 06:57 Pyramids 08:01 Ancient Egyptian art 14:05 Markets 17:56 Social clubs 19:04 Family dinner 21:29 Pyramids at Giza 24:10 Great Sphinx of Giza 24:42 Alexandria 34:34 Luxor 36:29 Luxor Temple 38:09 Temples of Karnak 41:15 Nile River 43:34 Valley of the Kings 48:09 Nile River cruise 51:33 Aswan 52:35 Temple of Abu Simbel