The Dahabiya during sunset
The couple were on a customized tour of the Land of the Pharaohs and did it in classic style, sailing the Nile on a beautiful and elegant Dahabiya. Backpacker Concierge uses different Dahabiyas for our programs depending upon individual tastes and timing. We opted for a motorized boat, as Magda and Travis had limited time to work with. The two were impressed with the Rihana – specifically its cleanliness and value for money. |
Camels!
Jan & Kate contacted Backpacker Concierge when we were leading a tour through Syria. Which then led to a spur of the moment in-person meeting at the Apple store in NYC. Eventually the duo made it to Egypt and embarked on a very special customized program, featuring the amazing Adrere Amellal Ecolodge in Siwa.
As usual, there are some classic elements that must be included for any one’s first visit to Egypt. There is of course the obligatory visit to the Giza Pyramids. Jan and Kate obviously have a real knack for camel photography! |
Pyramids of Giza
The gang wanted to see it all, so that’s what we gave them! Kristen, Randy, Chris and Peachy traveled the Western Desert to the Eastern Desert and all which lies between! Starting with the iconic Pyramids of Giza… |
Private felucca
As part of a multi-day customized program, Backpacker Concierge brought one of its most popular excursions to life for Janet & Family – an overnight felucca sailtrek on a private felucca. Starting in Aswan, the trio headed north for Kom Ombo – what a relaxing and authentic way to travel the Nile! |
Backpacker Concierge was shortlisted for the ‘Travel Agent’ category of this year’s Travelmole Web Awards. Votes were cast over a one-month period and now it’s the panel’s decision who is the ultimate winner. The awards ceremony will be held at Canada House in London on June 24th. Thank you to everyone who voted for us! |
White Desert
Ayesha was in Cairo for business and decided to book something a little adventurous during her time off. Backpacker Concierge arranged their signature 1-night White Desert Safari with their friend Waheed. Check out Ayesha’s experience in words at the end of the post. |
Sand dunes
After the success of Columbia University’s custom program in March 2008, a group of 16 Harvard Business School students decided to embark on an amazing 9-day program with Backpacker Concierge. Traversing the Nile from north to south, the group experienced Egypt like no other!
Instead of starting the program with a museum or temple, we went sandboarding!! Our tour leader Siobhan and our associates at Dune Raider took awesome care of the group – sandboards, frisbees, snacks, and tons of drinks were provided to keep everyone happy and healthy in the heat. |
Mohamed Ali Mosque
Backpacker Concierge put together a city-break program for Sabine in May. The program touched on the city’s highlights and featured a delightful stay at the always-pleasant Talisman Hotel in the heart of Cairo. Check out some pictures below of Sabine’s adventure, a link to her blog, and an excerpt from the follow-up email she sent me. |
This just in…
Founder of Backpacker Concierge, Eric Monkaba, has been appointed the new Travel Expert for Egypt on Responsible Travel’s new internet initiative.
Check him and all of the other great Travel Experts out at -
http://www.responsibletravel.com/community/company/experts/
Melissa and Tim from America took a 2-night jeep safari with Backpacker Concierge in January and made this little video to commemorate their experience.
We think it’s pretty awesome!
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