Vacation Spotlight

From Camel Rides and Pyramids to The Mighty Nile River

Group Travel In Egypt

Known for its ancient treasures and rich history, Egypt is on the “bucket List” or “live-it list” for most travelers. In April, I spent three weeks with a lovely group from Central Florida in Jordan and Egypt to cross it off their lists. And to say this trip was a trip of a lifetime would be an understatement.

Whenever we go on a group trip, the adventure starts on the ride to the airport—we get a coach from Roseborough Travel Agency, get dropped off at the airport, and fly to our destination all together. This is nice for those who aren’t quite as comfortable traveling alone these days. Bonus: You don’t have to park at the airport.

Our group flew into Jordan first to see the pink city of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, and visit the desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, biblical towns of Mt. Nebo, and historic areas like the Citadel. We saw so many amazing sights and this was all just in the first few days of the trip.

As we made our way into Cairo, the reality of the ancient wonders we were about to encounter sunk in. We started with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Cairo to see the mummies, artifacts, and King Tut collection. Some of our group members had seen the collection when it was in Chicago in the 70’s, and that was what spurred their interest and true desire to go on this trip nearly 50 years later.

Highlight of Our Trip: A camel ride in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza. To say this was one of the best experiences of my life is an understatement. At the end of the trip, most of the group still chose this as their best experience along the whole journey.

Along our 7-night cruise journey on the Nile, we saw the Temple of Horus, Karnak Temple, Temple of Hathor, and the temple of Kom Ombo. My whole group of Roseborough Explorers took a day trip to Abu Simbel- a 3000+ year old World Heritage Site that is dedicated to Ramesses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The magnitude of these temples was incredible. One after the next was more intricate, had deeper meaning, and matured in their paintings, hieroglyphics, and in portraying the story of the land, lives, and pharaohs of the time.

We also visited the Alabaster Mosque, a papyrus making museum and shop, and a Nubian village to see how the people of the destination live and experienced the local culture.

This trip, in a word, was mind-blowing.

There are many ways to travel to and through a destination, but I would certainly recommend a river cruise along the Nile. But with so many moving parts, having a travel advisor like myself, as well as a reputable company behind your trip, will help make your adventure as seamless as possible.

Want to fulfill your bucket list trip? Give us a call. Myself or one of my amazing team members at Roseborough Travel will be happy to help you plan the vacation of your dreams.

Our Next Group Adventures: Southern Africa (September 2022), Annual Thanksgiving Cruise (November 2022), Iconic European Christmas Markets (November/December 2022), Washington D.C. Holiday Lights (December 2022)

Amanda Vallone is the co-owner of Roseborough Travel Agency in DeLand. She is passionate about helping people experience the world around them. She was awarded and or recognized for the 40 under 40, President’s Excellence in Business, Future Leaders in Travel, Best Travel Advisor, and Best of the Best awards over the last 10 years.