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Coordinating WeRoad Egypt 360 is a journey through 5,000 years of history, while making sure every traveler feels safe, inspired and constantly amazed. A journey where a group of people end up lifelong friends all in just 9 days! Egypt doesn’t just show up for this itinerary; it shows off.

Day 1: Arrival

First day for me is all about meeting the group and getting settled in for the next weeks worth of adventure!

Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara – Where It All Began

After meeting my lovely group in Cairo, we began our 8 day adventure where every Egypt dream starts: the Pyramids of Giza. No amount of preparation fully equips you for that first view! The sheer scale stops conversations mid-sentence. I was lucky enough to have an amazing guide who got us there early, enough time to spend without massive crowds where you could get awesome photos like below. We were taught all about how each pyramid is for 1 Pharaoh and the history behind their designs.

As a coordinator, one of my favorate moments is watching travellers step foot into the Great Pyramid. It’s hot, narrow, and humbling (and a bit of a climb so if you have knee issues don’t attempt it). Every turn I couldn’t believe my eyes or comprehend that I was inside THE pyramids. Coming out to fresh air really puts everything into perspective. For a moment you realise how hard creating such a colossal structure must’ve taken on the people of Egypt.

After the pyramids, my group decided to pay the extra to visit Saqqara, where the story deepens The Step Pyramid of Djoser shows travellers the origin of pyramid design. This stop often surprises people – it’s calmer, less crowded, and incredibly atmospheric. From a coordination standpoint, it’s where curiosity really ignites and i had no idea there was such a long process from the Step pyramids of Saqqara to the great pyramids of Giza. It truly shows how intelligent the architects of ancient Egypt were to design and construct such masterpieces.

Day 2: The Night Train Experience

From Saqqara we grabbed some lunch and headed straight to the main Cairo train station. It had been a long day and the thought of an overnight train really did hit me at that point. You have to see it as an adventure and it defiantly is an experience. Logistically, the night train from Cairo to Aswan makes sense.

Experientially, depending on how you view it, its an adventure. The food isn’t great – its like aeroplane style and very dry. My main advice to anyone taking it is to bring plenty of snacks, drinks, ear plugs and a eye mask and top priority for me is a silk liner for a sleeping bag. Comfort here is key. The rooms are small, its very loud and there is nowhere to shower. And if you are particular with toilets then maybe this isn’t for you. They aren’t the best. Bring hand sanitiser!

Luckily I am a great sleeper so i was able to fall asleep to the rhythm of the tracks and woke up in Upper Egypt. It was fun waking up somewhere new.

Day 3: Aswan: Calm, Colour and the Nile

Aswan is where Egypt exhales and for us the first time seeing the Nile. After such a crazy start to our adventure, we could finally take a moment to breathe and the Isis Hotel here was a dream. Watching feluccas drift past, and travellers finally feel the contrast between ancient intensity and modern calm. It’s one of the easiest cities to coordinate – and one of the hardest to leave. I really enjoyed my time here and would come back in a heart beat. We decided to have a chilled day here and rest and for the evening head out on a felucca boat, climb a sand dune and take in the scenic Aswan view.

Day 4: Abu Simbel Temple

From Aswan we visited Abu Simbel which is a temple you must not miss (even if the journey is a 3 hr drive there and 3 hours return). The temple of Ramses II and his wives. Although the journey was long and on the border of Egypt it was worth it. This temple was just amazing and i was in such awe of its beauty and construction.

Day 5 Luxor: The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum

From Aswan we began our journey back up towards Luxor, stopping at various other temples on the way (Kom Ombo and Edfu), all of which you learn more about the history of Egypt. Finally arriving in Luxor feels like stepping into a history book that has come alive. There is so much to do here but seeing Luxor Temple by night was definitely a highlight.

Day 6: Hot air balloons, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

After filling our boots with culture from the ground it was time to start a new day. An early wake-up for the Luxor hot air balloons is always worth it. Floating above temples, farmland and the Nile as the sun rises is one of those rare experiences that quiets even the most talkative travellers. From a planning perspective, it’s precision timing; from a traveler’s perspective, it’s pure magic. More to come on this in my other feature!

The Valley of the Kings is again something I learned about as a child through books and TV documentaries, so to finally step foot inside the tombs of great kings is a powerful moment. Tomb after tomb, colours still vivid after millennia- it’s impossible not to feel small in the best way. And being a lover of wildlife, all of the hieroglyphs amaze me.

The Temple of Hatshepsut adds another layer to the story: strength, innovation, and legacy. This is where history stops being abstract and starts feeling deeply human. The fact that a Queen ruled over Egypt and created such a stunning temple into the mountain is something to behold.

Day 7: Hurghada: Red Sea Reset

After days immersed in history, Hurghada offers the perfect reset. Crystal-clear (but cold this time of year!) water and downtime allow travellers to decompress and reflect on everything they’ve experienced. It brings balance to the itinerary – adventure meets relaxation. I must admit if i went myself again i would choose a different hotel but it was nice to relax.

Day 8: The Grand Egyptian Museum: Past Meets the Future

After our return back to Cairo we ended the journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Only open a matter of months it is the worlds largest museum. It is modern, expansive and thoughtfully curated, it ties the entire experience together. Seeing the artifacts after visiting the sites they came from gives travellers a deeper, more complete understanding of Egypt’s story and the highlight ofcourse was seeing the whole Tutankhamun collection and he famous death mask. I was in awe of all of this collection and how intricately detailed each piece was, it looked as if it was created in the modern day.

Overall experience as a travel co-ordinator

For me the Egypt experience was a solid 10/10. If you are someone that loves ancient history and wants to experience the amazing history, architecture food and people of this country then the 360 tour is the one for you. There is so much to fit into this well oiled machine that it flows nicely. Expect ot be tired but filled with joy on this trip. There is so much to experience and learn and its a deep dive into Egypts history. I am very much looking forward to revisitng Egypt as there is still so much to explore.

Top tips from me!

• For the overnight train take hand sanitiser, eye mask, sleeping bag liner and ear plugs (and snacks and drinks)
• Make sure to carry both euros and Egyptian pounds (EGY £ much better if you need to use public toilets at the tourist attractions).
• Lots of places do now take card.
• Come home with some perfume! This was a great experience of the trip.
• Do not skip the balloon ride! It was the best experience (subject to weather – you will get a full refund if bad weather/too windy)
• Ask your guide to try all of the local egyptian foods (all of which taste amazing!)
• Expect to barter for gifts etc. If you go with WeRoad your guide can help you.
• Take a portable charger for long journeys (especially for phones and music devices)
• In the Pyramids/Cairo they do not allow camera with microphones – so leave the mics at home!