GOLDEN HOTEL CAIRO, EGYPT -- 16

3-Star Hotel that Offers 10-Star Service at Backpacker Prices

When Nabi learned I had pre-booked a tour online – early morning to Memphis and Sakkara, then lunch overlooking and a visit to the grounds of the Great Pyramids, he warned me.

He said I would be up-sold and taken to places I didn’t want to see.

He promised these are things his driver would not do.

He proved correct.

Upon pickup, I was up-charged some kind of single occupant fee roughly half of what I’d paid when booking.

And the tour company's guide made it clear that $20 USD would be a so-so tip (even though most would be beyond thrilled with 200 Egyptian Pounds, about $13 USD).

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