Author Topic: Egypt Master Thread (Read 28596 times)

yakrot · « **Reply #40 on:** February 29, 2016, 02:23:59 AM »

Travel is about experience not bragging rights

normaly · « **Reply #41 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:25:00 AM »

Quote from: D93 on February 28, 2016, 03:57:38 PM

My route and timing worked out perfectly, especially because I slept at the LM Pyramids which is only 2 minutes away from the Pyramids so I didn't have to drive through the crazy Cairo traffic to get to the Pyramids. I then worked my way back - Museum, Old Cairo/Shul then back to the airport.

Would u change your schedule around because you wrote that it was hasy in the morning by the pyramid. Did u feel pressured or there was enough time for all that u did? And what's with the ibe mamoin synagogue (rambam)?

D93 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 03, 2016, 03:40:14 AM »

Quote from: normaly on March 03, 2016, 03:25:00 AM

Would u change your schedule around because you wrote that it was hasy in the morning by the pyramid. Did u feel pressured or there was enough time for all that u did? And what's with the ibe mamoin synagogue (rambam)?

Yes, try to go to the Pyramids after 11am.
Didn't feel pressured at all.
I don't know, but legend has it that the Rambam davened in the Ben Ezra Shul.

Emkay · « **Reply #43 on:** March 29, 2016, 02:42:34 AM »

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0WV0CP
EgyptAir plane hijacked, lands in Cyprus.

TimT · « **Reply #44 on:** March 29, 2016, 08:02:23 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on March 29, 2016, 02:42:34 AM

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0WV0CP
EgyptAir plane hijacked, lands in Cyprus.

And its over. What an idiot

Ploni3 · « **Reply #45 on:** July 22, 2016, 03:08:09 PM »

any recommendations for an airport hotel for a one night stop-over?

yakrot · « **Reply #46 on:** July 22, 2016, 04:29:23 PM »

Quote from: Ploni3 on July 22, 2016, 03:08:09 PM

any recommendations for an airport hotel for a one night stop-over?

I've heard good things about the Sheraton at the airport

high end hobo · « **Reply #47 on:** August 01, 2016, 05:49:53 AM »

I have a 17 hour stopover in CAI.
Does Egyptair offer free hotels? I read on FT that they do, just wondering if anyone here did it.
Also how much does visa on arrival cost?

knowitall · « **Reply #48 on:** August 01, 2016, 12:20:22 PM »

Quote from: high end hobo on August 01, 2016, 05:49:53 AM

I have a 17 hour stopover in CAI.
Does Egyptair offer free hotels? I read on FT that they do, just wondering if anyone here did it.
Also how much does visa on arrival cost?

Visa is $25, you buy it from the banks in the airport.
I stayed at the LE meridian in the airport and they have me a giant suite as a platinum upgrade.
And there's a bridge in to the airport so you don't need to go outside or take any shuttles.

high end hobo · « **Reply #49 on:** August 01, 2016, 11:21:39 PM »

Quote from: knowitall on August 01, 2016, 12:20:22 PM

Visa is $25, you buy it from the banks in the airport.
I stayed at the LE meridian in the airport and they have me a giant suite as a platinum upgrade.
And there's a bridge in to the airport so you don't need to go outside or take any shuttles.

Thanks, interesting that SPG recognized plat status on a (presumably) third party booking.
Did you earn points/Elite night stay credit?
Just to clarify Egyptair booked you the LE? I'm specifically asking about their free hotels on stopovers deal