Category Archives: Egypt
Customized: A Multi-National Desert Trip
Conquering the Western Desert Xiaoyun and her family met in Israel and traveled overland to Egypt where they took part in a stunning 11-day program with Backpacker Concierge. After exploring the main sites in Cairo and along the Nile, they took to the lesser-explored regions of the Western Desert for a 2-night safari. A few [...]
Customized: Cairo and the Dahabiya
Behind The Scenes Christine and her husband traveled from Germany for a short jaunt in Cairo and a long, relaxing trip on their 8-cabin Dahabiya with Backpacker Concierge. They decided not to gulp in the Nile – rather, they sipped it and explored Upper Egypt at a refined pace! A few words from the client: [...]
Customized: Ramadan Break
Mt. Sinai Summit Sophie and Jerome took a break from their time in Dubai and traveled to Egypt with Backpacker Concierge. We met up with them in the Sinai Peninsula and trekked the St. Katherine Protectorate together. From there, they continued down the Nile on a luxury cruise boat before finishing at the amazing Kempinski [...]
Customized: Ladies-only Trip to Egypt
Galabiya Party! Catharina and Elisabeth took advantage of Egypt’s post-revolutionary rates and treated themselves to an ‘in style’ journey through the country. After taking two days to reach Egypt, they put their feet up at Cairo’s newly opened Kempinski Hotel, where their room overlooked the River Nile. In Luxor they had the privilege of cruising [...]
Customized: David + Robyn Immerse Themselves
A birds-eye view of Cairo David and Robyn brought their good vibes to Egypt, by way of the UK. Backpacker Concierge loved having this duo on board and we know they loved their time with us, too! The couple traversed the country, immersing themselves as much as possible, while still indulging in a few moments [...]
Customized: Thyl + Family Do Egypt Right
Lunch near Mt. Sinai’s summit After months of planning, the family decided on the perfect 10 day trip of Egypt. They experienced Cairo, cruised the Nile in utmost style, and then headed over to the Sinai Peninsula for some of the most amazing trekking (and food!) in the country. A few words from the client: [...]
Backpacker Concierge Founder Acknowledged by New York Times
Cairo’s Insider The Insider profiles emerging tastemakers in the fields of fashion, design, food, travel and the arts. Though he started out in advertising in Manhattan, Eric Monkaba has always had a bit of wanderlust. While vacationing in Morocco a few years back, Monkaba shared a taxi in the High Atlas Mountains with a few [...]
Qasr Twenty’s Test Kitchen
Stuffed Zucchini – aka Mahshy The talent behind Backpacker Concierge announces the (very) soft opening of their cooking school in downtown Cairo. On the heels of Egypt’s revolution, Qasr Twenty offers something never before seen in Egypt’s capital. Stay tuned for revised pictures once our stenciler has returned from Tahrir Square and we have accessorized [...]
Food + Wine Travels with Backpacker Concierge + Qasr Twenty
Premier American magazine Food + Wine traveled with Backpacker Concierge during Egypt’s January 25 Revolution. Originally intended to be a culinary tour with a primary focus on the company’s new Cairo-based cooking school, Qasr Twenty, now the magazine’s feature article will have a new stance. Stay tuned for updates in May 2011.
Feature in Condé Nast Traveler Magazine
Going local with Backpacker Concierge! Stay on the Red Sea coast with the Ababda tribe (one of the last Bedouin communities) and make the daily trek to the well, herd goats to greener pastures, and try your hand at leather handicrafts. Sorry, gents – due to cultural constraints, this is a ladies-only affair.
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