When I first set foot in Egypt, I felt as though I had stepped into a conversation across time. The desert stretched endlessly, the Nile shimmered like a ribbon of life, and the pyramids stood silent, watching over it all. They weren’t just monuments – they were storytellers, whispering tales of kings, queens, and civilizations that shaped the world.
I was chatting to a local and he said one line that totally put everything into perspective for me “Even the Ancient Egyptians thought the Ancient Egyptians were Ancient“. Their civilization lasted more than 3,000 years, so by the time Cleopatra VII reigned in the 1st century BCE, the pyramids were already 2,500 years old.
Think about that: Cleopatra lived closer to us today than she did to the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. To her, those colossal tombs were relics of a distant golden age, much like how we marvel at Stonehenge or the ruins of Mesopotamia. She ruled a vibrant, cosmopolitan Egypt, yet the pyramids loomed as reminders of a past so vast it seemed eternal.
But Egypt is not just a museum of the past – it’s a living country, full of energy and warmth. In Cairo, the streets buzz with life: markets bursting with spices, laughter spilling from tea houses, and the Nile flowing as it always has, carrying stories from one generation to the next.
Egyptians live alongside their history in a way few nations do. The pyramids are not just tourist attractions; they are reminders that their ancestors were once the architects of eternity.
Egypt is a paradox: ancient yet modern, eternal yet ever-changing. It’s a place where you can sip coffee in a Cairo café while gazing at minarets, then travel a few hours to stand in temples that have watched over humanity for millennia.
For me, Egypt is not just a destination – it’s a dialogue across time. When you walk among the pyramids, you’re not only looking back at the pharaohs; you’re also standing where Cleopatra once stood, marveling at the same stones, wondering about the same mysteries. Can’t wait to tell you all the cool things I learned!
(For Mimi’s full itinerary, accommodation details, and day-by-day breakdown of her Egypt Trip, head over to our Members Only section. It’s packed with tips, maps, and insider notes to help you plan your own unforgettable journey or to live vicariously.)
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