Cairo to Istanbul

a trip by Rachael and Dan

Highlights: Climb Mt Sinai, Snorkel in the Red Sea, Explore the lost city of Petra, Set out on a desert safari, Play knights at Krak des Chevaliers, Visit a Syrian bath house, Discover ancient Damascus, Experience the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, Uncover hidden gems in the backstreets of Istanbul

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Trip Length: 3 weeks
Blog Entries: 11
Photos: 93
Words: 6605

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May 14th 2009	Arrival in a city of chaos and charm	Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Cairo
May 14th 2009	Disclaimer	Middle East
May 15th 2009	Pyramids a plenty...	Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Giza
May 16th 2009	Cairo to Istanbul Intrepid Tour	Africa » Egypt » Lower Egypt » Cairo
May 17th 2009	Mount Sinai	Africa » Egypt
May 18th 2009	Beach hut on the Red Sea	Africa » Egypt » Red Sea
May 20th 2009	Lawrence of Arabia country - Wadi Rum desert	Middle East » Jordan » South » Wadi Rum
May 21st 2009	Ancient city of Petra	Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra
June 1st 2009	Land of the fairy chimneys	Middle East » Turkey » Central Anatolia » Cappadocia » Göreme
June 5th 2009	Harbour city of mosques	Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul
June 7th 2009	European Turkey	Middle East » Turkey