Category Archives: Immerse Yourself
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: [...]
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.
Feature in Budget Travel Magazine
This truly is a Real Deal. Take advantage of quiet Jordan this April 2011 and indulge in all of the best sites and cuisine the country has to offer! http://www.budgettravel.com/real-deal/jordan-8-nights-from-1175,7030/
Customized: Michelle + Family Do The Desert
On the way to the White Desert Michelle, her husband, and daughter traveled from the States for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Egypt. Like many of our clients, Michelle just wanted a jeep safari and some expert sightseeing in Cairo and that is exactly what we did for her! A few words from the client: “We [...]
Customized: Harvard Business School
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!
Bahariya's White Desert
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.
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