Fairmont Towers Heliopolis
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5 Stars - 149 Opinions
El Shaheed Sayed Zakaria Street from Uruba Street, Horreya, Heliopolis, Cairo, 2480, Egypt
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Backpack for daily use
by torsus
What sort of backpack does anyone recommend for daily use, walking around shopping, site seeing etc... are there problems with pickpockets? I will be visiting Cairo on Feb 10 then onto Luxor Feb 15, if it is all still there...
Re: Backpack for daily use
by ter1413
A basic backpack that fits all of your stuff.
Re: Backpack for daily use
by cafank
I just used a small, cheap day pack and had no problems at all. It has a zip inside where I kept some of my money, the rest on a money belt. I was never worried by people trying to touch it at all.
Re: Backpack for daily use
by al2401
If you are worried about pick-pockets you can always wear your backpack 'back to front' - you still have your arms free if it is not too bulky. Or don't use your pack to carry money.
Saying that, I have never had any trouble with pick-pockets anywhere but I make it obvious to all that I am aware of my possessions at all times. Pick-pockets are opportunists and prey on the unaware.
Re: Backpack for daily use
by Dan30
Well I think you need change your plans on Egypt do to un-rest in Cairo. Most western countries are advising there citizens not travel to Egypt.
I hope my input helps.
Re: Backpack for daily use
by mrhooper
Someone mentioned wearing your backpack in the front which is a great technique I have used when in a large crowd. I might add that I have tied knots with sting through any zippers that could be opened without you knowing.
I will be in Egypt on the 19th of Feb for two weeks. I cant wait!
Re: Backpack for daily use
by ter1413
**I will be in Egypt on the 19th of Feb for two weeks. I cant wait!**
You may want to turn on CNN...
Re: Backpack for daily use
by Dan30
or BBC ter
Re: Backpack for daily use
by mrhooper
"You may want to turn on CNN... "
Ahhhh, yes that's why im going. I cant think of a better time to go.
To each his own...
Cheers
Travel Tips for Cairo
CAIRO AT SUNSET
by BerniShand
Cairo is a city that never seems to sleep, the photograph was taken from the balcony of our hotel room, and the traffic never stopped. You can see the Nile below and the Cairo tower in the distance. this area of Cairo looks very European, and to be truthful I preferred the small busy sreets and bazzars
We stayed at the Semiramis Intercontinental and were thrilled to be given a Nile view, I love to watch a city go by. The hotel is within easy walking distance of the museum but it didnt stop the taxi drivers trying to entice us to go there in their cabs !
there are several shops close to the hotel, you`ll be invited into them by a `brother` of the owner, if you want perfume or another glass perfume bottle then take a look, if not smile gracefully and say no
Midan Tahrir
by travelife
Midan Tahrir (Tahrir Square) nis the most central spot in downtown Cairo. All the most expensive hotels and also the budget hotels / hostel are around the area. This is linked by the metro stop 'Sadat'.
If you come to Cairo from outside by bus, you may get off here. The Egyptian museum is in this area as well as some banks with their ATMs. The place youmay need to go to extend your visa also here. If you plan to go to Pyramid or airport by bus, this is the place you have to come.
Cairo is a very interesting...
by Blair
Cairo is a very interesting city which offers a lot of area's to visit. There are three things I really enjoyed. The first was a visit to the Pharonic Village, the second I would recommend the museums and the third is a dinner aboard the Pharoh's barge. But don't forget the city of the dead, Mohammad Ali Mosque, the Kahn (shopping area), the Pyramids and the Sphinx. The people I met. The good times touring the city and learning about their way of life. 95% of Egypt's population live in Cairo!!!!
Ibn Touloun
The mosque of...
by evliyasems
Ibn Touloun
The mosque of Ibn Toulon date from IXth century. It is the oldest monument of Cairo. Its high strengthened walls capped with a covered way with merlons which evokes glorious times of the domineering Islam.
visiting a mosque
by counsel14
Ladies: If you plan to visit a mosque, be polite, cover you hair and neck with a scarf, don't make eye contact with the men, and take your shoes off before entering through the women's door. Yes, there are separate doors for men and women.
Don't take pictures of the interior unless you have asked for permission previously.
Mosques are stark in their simplicity, and have beautiful wall paintings of Arabesques. There are rugs covering almost every surface of the floors in the prayer areas. The center will usually be a room that is open to the sky.
DO NOT wear a cross or other Christian symbol and do not wear any symbols of Judaism. This is considered an insult and will open you up to men coming into the women's section and fussing at you in Arabic. Be prepared to be absolutely silent, as talking is considered a sign of disrespect.
Questions and Answers
Q: How to dial "short numbers" in Egypt from United States??? "Hi...If someone could help me with this very basic question--I would really appreciate it.
I am trying to dial a "short..."
A: "i think it is not possible
i dont know how u call from america but try dialling what so ever u need to dial internationally then put 20-19012
try it"
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Fairmont Towers Heliopolis
We've found that other people looking for this hotel also know it by these names:
- Fairmont Cairo
- Cairo Fairmont
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Address: El Shaheed Sayed Zakaria Street from Uruba Street, Horreya, Heliopolis, Cairo, 2480, Egypt
