An Egyptian man has accomplished an extraordinary feat by visiting the seven wonders of the world in less than a week. Magdy Eissa, 45, completed his journey in 6 days, 11 hours and 52 minutes, using only public transport, earning him the prestigious Guinness World Record. Eissa was four and a half hours quicker than the previous record set last year by Englishman Jamie McDonald.
Guinness World Records celebrated Eissa’s impressive accomplishment by sharing a video on Instagram, showcasing highlights from his whirlwind tour of seven wonders of the world. His journey began at the Great Wall of China. He then visited Taj Mahal, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Rome, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru and finally his journey completed at the ancient Mayan city Chichén Itzá in Mexico.
The caption accompanying the video read, “Fastest time to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World 6 days 11 hrs 52 min by Magdy Eissa.”
Watch the video here:
Talking to Guinness World Records (GWR), Eissa revealed that his record-breaking trip was a “monumental” task that took him almost one and half years of preparation. “I had to navigate a complex web of flights, trains, buses, subways and walking between transportation hubs and the Wonders,” he explained. He further said that any disruption could have jeopardised his entire itinerary and forced him to abandon the attempt.
According to GWR, Eissa’s journey demanded extensive research into transit times, public transportation options, immigration queues, layovers and connections for each leg of the trip. For Eissa, reaching Machu Picchu posed a significant challenge as it took him over a day and involved multiple forms of public transport and a lot of walking.
He faced several obstacles during his adventure. After oversleeping, he missed the daily bus to Petra which forced him to scramble to find another public bus. It was difficult since the site is mostly served by private tour operators and taxis. Moreover, he almost missed his flight from Peru to Mexico for the seventh Wonder but fortunately airline staff reopened the check-in counter when he explained that he was attempting to break a world record.
Having fulfilled a childhood dream by visiting the new seven wonders and breaking a world record in the process, Eissa shared that he feels an “immense sense of personal accomplishment”. “Beyond the personal satisfaction, this challenge also allowed me to momentarily let go of the daily stresses and pressures of normal life. The frenetic pace and problem-solving required throughout the record attempt served as an effective outlet to vent and decompress,” he added.
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