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fter three-action packed days touring Cairo, and back. They also provided us with one of their best
we looked forward to floating leisurely guides and Egyptologists, Mohamed Emam, to ac-
Adown the Nile for the next five days. Little company us on the entire trip.
did we know, our daily regime of shore excursions Having a knowledgeable and personable guide
to come would be even more challenging – though who speaks perfect English is priceless, especially in
ultimately more rewarding. Our cruise would take us a country as exotic and chaotic as Egypt. Mohamed
from Luxor to Aswan with overnights in riverside cit- not only shared detailed stories and trivia about the
ies along the way. Our tour company, Memphis Tours places we visited but made sure we were all safe and
arranged our entire itinerary including air from Cairo comfortable, whether on board the ship or a tour bus.

Faluccas sailing up and down the Nile
showing their passengers one of the most
beatiful areas of the river near Aswan.

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