I am considering the Egypt trip that is rated Keep the Pace. If you have done this trip can you tell me if trekking poles help? Are there many steps without rails? How strenuous is the trip? Thanks for any information you can share.
The Egypt trip i took was before covid.. It was absolutely wonderful. I took a hand held water spritzer and fan attached (Amazon) and the people on the street and the vendors all wanted one! It saved me…
I went to Egypt in late September, several years ago. The heat made walking exhausting. Poles weren't necessary.
The Egypt trip i took was before covid.. It was absolutely wonderful. I took a hand held water spritzer and fan attached (Amazon) and the people on the street and the vendors all wanted one! It saved me from feeling hot. You can always go back to the air-conditioned bus if you need to. I found the tombs a bit close and hot and didn't venture all the way into all of them. After all, after Tut's tomb, all the rest are a bit plain. We had a wonderful Egyptian guide. I enjoyed everything about this tour and I was 80 when I went! Have fun. Leave the poles at home, unless you are not really stable. Never felt unstable walking, by the way. Go!! Be safe, wear your mask everywhere.
I agree with bensenranch: leave the poles at home. The only really strenuous time for me was going all the way in to the King's chamber in the Great Pyramid at Giza. The height of the tunnel's 'ceiling' was so low, one could not stand upright, so you're going down this slope bent over. Handrails are installed, so poles would be a hinderance. We also had to climb (with help) over some very large blocks of granite. These difficulties are probably the reason that entry to this pyramid is not included in the RS itinerary; those who wanted to do it had to buy an extra ticket. Personally, I would not have missed it for anything, despite the difficulty and discomfort. Grab all the experiences you can; you may not get another chance.
Your post was very helpful to me. We are going to Egypt in Jan, 2023. At that time, i will be 82, but i am in excellent health and quite good physical condition (I play golf, walk, and bike regularly). I had been a bit concerned, but you have given me encouragment. Thank You.
We did the trip in April 2022. Only one couple used poles on the trip. I would say at times they could be helpful but in general no. There are lots of steps and areas you will be on gravel sand arras. You do want to make sure you can traverse step. It was the best trip in our lifetime