The pyramids are ready for lift-off. At least, that’s what it looks like from where I’m sitting. On this balmy Egyptian evening, we are dining in a private pavilion directly opposite Giza’s famous pyramids, which are lit up in such a way that laser beams appear to pulse from their tips. If the three massive stone monuments suddenly soared upwards, towards a galaxy far, far away, I wouldn’t be at all surprised.Over the past week, I have come to expect the unexpected. Nine days into a 14-day odyssey with Captain’s Choice, an eight-country adventure recreating the Kangaroo Route (the series of short “hops” passengers had to take from Sydney to get to London before long-haul flights) every day still brings a fresh surprise.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber?
Eight countries, 14 days, one plane: The ultimate Sydney to London trip
This once-in-a-lifetime trip makes travelling through Singapore, Kolkata, Colombo and Cairo easy – and luxurious.
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Captain's Choice organizes a 14-day voyage across 8 countries from Sydney to London, recreating the historic Kangaroo Route of short-haul hops. The expedition illustrates the evolution from fragmented multi-hop routes to modern direct long-haul flights.
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