An Egyptian man, Magdy Eissa, has achieved an extraordinary feat by visiting the new seven wonders of the world in just 6 days, 11 hours, and 52 minutes. This remarkable journey, completed using only public transport, earned Eissa, 45, the prestigious Guinness World Record, surpassing the previous record set by Englishman Jamie McDonald by four and a half hours.
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Guinness World Records celebrated Eissa’s accomplishment by sharing a video on Instagram, highlighting his whirlwind tour. His journey began at the Great Wall of China, followed by visits to the Taj Mahal in India, the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Rome, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, and concluding at the ancient Mayan city Chichén Itzá in Mexico.
The video caption read, ‘Fastest time to visit the New Seven Wonders of the World: 6 days, 11 hrs, 52 min by Magdy Eissa.’
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In an interview with Guinness World Records (GWR), Eissa revealed that his record-breaking trip took almost one and a half years of meticulous preparation. ‘I had to navigate a complex web of flights, trains, buses, subways, and walking between transportation hubs and the Wonders,’ he explained. He added that any disruption could have ruined his entire plan.
Eissa’s journey required extensive research into travel times, public transportation options, immigration queues, layovers, and connections for each part of the journey. Reaching Machu Picchu posed a significant challenge, taking over a day and involving multiple forms of public transport and a lot of walking.
Throughout his adventure, Eissa faced several obstacles. After oversleeping, he missed the daily bus to Petra and had to scramble to find another public bus, as the site is mostly served by private tour operators and taxis. He also nearly missed his flight from Peru to Mexico for the seventh Wonder, but airline staff reopened the check-in counter when he explained his world record attempt.
Having fulfilled a childhood dream by visiting the new seven wonders and breaking a world record in the process, Eissa shared his 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 fast-paced activity and problem-solving during the record attempt provided a good way to release stress and relax.’ he added.
