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Gizeh Pyramids   Cairo

Gizeh Pyramids, Cairo

 48 Reviews  We've been to Cairo twice. The Pyramids and Sphynx are awesome sites. Remember it is a tourist spot so peddlers will come from everywhere. Enjoy the sites first, then bargain for souvenirs. Stay in... 

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Camels   Hurghada

Camels, Hurghada

 5 Reviews  Obviously, you will be given more than a few opportunities to get that long coveted camel ride in Hurghada, if that is your desire. These can range from a ten minute walk around the parking lot up to... 

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The Nile River   Luxor

The Nile River, Luxor

 9 Reviews  This is one of my «from the bus» pictures. It was shot during my first encounter with the grand and divine Nile river on my way from Hurghada to Luxor. I grew up on two beautiful rivers, Sava and... 

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walk around   Alexandria

walk around, Alexandria

 31 Reviews  Oh yes, you will enjoy your trip to Alexandria and walking is an experience you will treasure. I have seen people, the local young boys and girls, their parents whom you will be comfortable talking... 

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People of Cairo   Cairo

People of Cairo, Cairo

 21 Reviews  This is a beautiful city with lot of similarity with our Indian city. We got down from Luxor at 5.30 in the morning, the city was on the move, people were buying tea, breakfast, going to work or... 

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Luxor Temple   Luxor

Luxor Temple, Luxor

 16 Reviews  Luxor temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons and was, during the New Kingdom, the focus of the annual Opet Festival, in which a cult statue of Amun was paraded down the Nile... 

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life in Alexandria   Alexandria

life in Alexandria, Alexandria

 10 Reviews  In the heart of Alexandria, at Mansheia near by Saint Catherine Square this main Greek Orthodhox Patriarchate is found. The street itself is called Greek Church Street "Share' Al-Kaneesa... 

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Advises   Cairo

Advises, Cairo

 37 Reviews  Non rip-off bank kiosks inside the aiport. There are bank kiosks just before the immigration at Cairo International Airport. They offer quite competitive rates. I got 1620 EGP for 1000 AED against... 

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Karnak   Luxor

Karnak, Luxor

 7 Reviews  Based on the available informations after collecting the views of the audience about sound and light show in the karnak , the show has been developed and become more interested also the duration has... 

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people of Alexandria   Alexandria

people of Alexandria, Alexandria

 8 Reviews  Meeting good and friendly people in Alexandria is not hard to do. There are too many and too many are friendly enough that you can even start a conversation. Whether the locals are students or young... 

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Egyptian Museum   Cairo

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

 15 Reviews  The museum, definitely the museum. Seeing Tuten Khamoun and all related object des'arte was simply mystifyingly amazing. Superlatives cannot describe. One tip is: when first arriving at the museum... 

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Taking the TIme   Luxor

Taking the TIme, Luxor

 6 Reviews  Did tour including boat trip from Luxor to Aswan for first visit to Egypt:found it too organized, guides in a hurry to return you to boat for meals, time at sites was limited, wasting time waiting for... 

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Eating and Drinking   Cairo

Eating and Drinking, Cairo

 9 Reviews  Umm Ali dates back to Ottoman Egypt and legend say that sultan stopped in a poor village looking for something to eat and the village's best cook, named Umm Ali, made something. This is in fact light... 

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Traffic   Cairo

Traffic, Cairo

 8 Reviews  Even in the 1980's traffic in Cairo was a very interesting experience. Cairo had lots of highways some with as many as 6 lanes but it also had lots of cars to fill them. Most of the cars should have... 

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River Nile   Cairo

River Nile, Cairo

 15 Reviews  We enjoyed two boat rides in Egypt. One was a motorized boat in Luxor. it would have been a felluca, but the wind was not strong enough at the time. However in Cairo, we did have conditions just right... 

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Khan el Khalili   Cairo

Khan el Khalili, Cairo

 9 Reviews  I took both with me to Egypt. (I have been twice before) and have to say that the ROUGH GUIDE is a much better guide on all front. I found the current edition of Lonely Planet lacking in current info... 

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Citadel of Saladin   Cairo

Citadel of Saladin, Cairo

 6 Reviews  The CItadel, also called Al-Qala, is a walled fortress on top of a hill in Cairo. In the past it had been the home to Egypt's rulers for about 700 years. The Citadel was built in different stages, so... 

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Mosques   Cairo

Mosques, Cairo

 9 Reviews   The Islamic part of Cairo differs very much from its Christian area. It deserves the separate day of excursion, better – several days. Unfortunately I was lack of time and was able to admire only... 

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Old Cairo   Cairo

Old Cairo, Cairo

 6 Reviews  There are a couple of buildings in Old Cairo which really look very old. I cannot help but think if these were built more than 100 years ago. Two of my photos have signs of a bazaar, a museum,... 

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Islands   Cairo

Islands, Cairo

 4 Reviews  One of my favorite sections of Cairo is Zamalek, an island in the Nile that basically lies between modern downtown Cairo and Giza. It is an upscale, garden area with a number of attractions as well as... 

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General Tip

by NilePrincess

Hi there,Will give your questions a shot. 1) You can do Egypt independently. I've done it four times. I always say it can be done but it's not for everyone. It requires a bit of research, patience, a sense of humor and an ability to just relax and go with the flow. For the adventurous, it is loads of fun and you will learn to laugh at yourself. You will also learn that there are things that are not worth the hassle just to say you did it on your own (trips to Abu Simbel come to mind. Hotel trips are insanely inexpensive). For Cairo, it helps if your transportation is pre-arranged. Just hire someone for the day or you will spend half your day haggling with taxi drivers. Some people like this. I was over it after my first visit :-). Just do it once, and keep the guy for the day. I also find that having a guide at certain places enhances your appreciation of the place more than a guide book...

Photos in the tombs

by bdougherty

Taking photos inside of any of the tombs or pyramids (also tombs) is prohibited. It is done frequently but technically illegal. Baksheesh is the best way to circumvent this obstacle. I would only recommend tempting the guard at the entrance if there are not others around (either officials or tourists). If you are in a busy area this will likely not work but in a less traveled site it often does. 5-10 EL is typically an accepted rate. If you can opperate without a flash it is best although difficult to capture a good image.I was caught by a guard inside the pyramid of Khafre and was simply told not to take any pictures as the interior is considered sacred.You don't need to purchase a permit at any place I am familiar with - just don't take pictures of anything associated with the military, police or government. And don't take a picture with someone unless you are willing to provide them...

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Best tourguide in Egypt

by vdoortje

5 years ago we went on our first tailormade trip to Egypt. Mohamed Bahaa was our guide during the entire trip. We became very good friends and since then he arranged every trip we made in Egypt.He showed us the hidden Egypt. The local life of the back street alleys. Ever seen clothes being ironed while the iron is operated with the man's feet?? Going at midnight to a barbershop and see a man's beard plugged with a thread? Taste local snacks and food. Even have diner with a local family?Mohamed (and his friends) opened doors to us that were otherwise closed. He showed us Tempels that were closed to the public. His friend showed us the non tourist parts of Esna and we went up the High Dam Monument in Aswan.He is very good with children and can arrange tours for disabled people. All of that for a very competing price and the best service you can imagine.How to reach...

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MEMORIES OF EGYPT

by LBRANCO

HI!SS IS BETTER THAN HURGADA. IT DEPENDS OF THE PLACE WHERE YOU ARE GOING TO STAY. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO STAY IN NAAMA BAY. THERE ARE QUITE PLACES IN SS. IT IS A VERY NICE PLACE FOR SNORKELLING. YOU CAN GO BY BOAT TO RAS MOHAMED WHERE YOU CAN SNORKELLING OR DIVING. IT IS REAL GOOD! HAVE FUN AND ENJOY IT! THE PEOPLE.... THEIR SMILING.... THEIR HAPPINESS...THEIR CULTURE.... THEIR CIVILISATION....THE SKY.... THE SEA... THE MOUNTAINS... THE DESERT....THE NILE.... CAIRO.... THE SUNSET!!!!!!!!

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US Embassy in Cairo

by NilePrincess

The U.S. Embassy is located at:5 Tawfik Diab Street, Garden City, Cairo, Telephone (20) 2-2797-2301.Walk-in working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Phone-inquiry hours are between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. The latest Embassy warden message can be heard on (20) 2-2797-3000. For emergencies after-hours, U.S. citizens may reach the Embassy duty officer via (20) 2-2797-3300. The Consular Section American Citizens Services unit fax number is (20) 2-2797-3602. The mailing address from the United States is: Consular Section, Unit 64900, Box 15, APO AE 09839-4900.Within Egypt or from a third country, it is:8 Kamal el-Din Salah Street, Garden City, Cairo. The Consular Section's e-mail address is consularcairoacs@state.gov. Consular information is available via the Internet on the Embassy web site at http://cairo.usembassy.gov. Visa-related inquiries should be directed by...

Entry Visas

by NilePrincess

Citizens of the following countries ARE required to be in possession of a pre-arrival visa: Afghanistan, Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Chechnya, Croatia,Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kirghizia, Lebanon, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Morocco, Pakistan, Palestine, The Philippines,Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Sri-Lanka, Tadzhikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and all African countries. Others can buy their visas at the airport in Egypt.Getting your visa in EgyptUpon entering the arrivals hall, immediately proceed to one of the bank windows. Visas cost $15 or the equivalent in British pounds, Euros or Canadian dollars. It takes all of two minutes to purchase your visa. You can also change money (buy Egyptian currency) at this window. The visa has changed and is now a full-page self...

Egyptian Currency

by NilePrincess

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound or LE (Livre Egyptienne). It is often commonly abbreviated as the EGP. Egyptian pounds (LE) come in the following denominations: Paper notes:25piastre 50 piastre1LE (note and now, coin)5LE10LE20LE50LE100LE200LE (as of 2007)LE notes range in size; the bigger the denomination, the larger the note. For scanned images of Egyptian currency, please see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_poundWhat it's worthTo see the Egyptian equivalent of your currency, please visit the following converter www.xe.com/uccChanging moneyResist the urge to buy Egyptian pounds before you travel; you will get a much better exchange rate in Egypt. You can buy Egyptian currency at the window where you buy your visa and there are ATMs in the airport. There's absolutely no reason to fear that you won't be able to 'hit the ground running.' For those who simply feel...

Using credit/debit/ATM cards in Egypt

by MikeySoft

ATMs are easy to find in Egypt and I only used ATMs to get Egyptian money while in Egypt.You should be aware that many US banks add an additional fee for foreign exchange on a credit or debit card, something like 3 to 5%. They may also have a minimum fee like $10 to $25. You can call them and ask. However, CapitalOne does not charge (the last time I checked) the additional fee for their credit cards. This is not only for China but for all foreign charges. It is also my understanding that both Visa and Mastercard (no matter who is the bank) charge a 1% fee and this fee may be hidden in the exchange rate. I don't know if this happens with CapitalOne, however, comparing the exchange rate used, and the exchange rate listed on http://www.xe.com/ around the date of the transaction, this does not seem to be the case. For ATMs, I use my credit union debit card. My credit union does not charge an...

Secretes of the Sands By Harry Thurston

by Doctor38

This is another fascinating book about a different part of Egypt. The book discusses the History of the Dakhla Oasis and the Western Desert over the last 8000 years. The book goes through evidence of past funa and flora. it also deals with the many civilizations that inhabited the site: Neolithic, pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Christian, and Arab Islamic.This book is based on the Dakhla Oasis project. The importance of this project stemmed from the fact that the oasis has a unique characterization and was isolated from the wrest of the world by the Sahara desertThis book will change your view of the Great Sahara. a very interesting read. It is fascinating to see petroglyph's of girafs and other animals that live in the sevana not in the desert. The desert 6000-8000 years ago was very green are with plenty of lakes and wild...

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The Search for Nefertiti by Joann Fletcher

by Doctor38

Nefertiti was the wife of the heretic Pharo; Akhanaton. All traces of her disappeared during the reign of her husband. Few scientist Speculate that she disappeared only to emerge as the mysterious Smenkhkara who later ascended to the trown of Egypt with Akhanten and ultimately was his successor.Dr Fletcher is a very well known Egyptologist. She is an authority in Ancient hairs and wigs. In her book she is trying to figure out what happened to Nefertiti. She believed to have found here tomb and proven the case.The book lays the ground by discussing the historical fact of the 18th dynasty and the Amarna period. I particularly liked some the valuable resources and information about the Woman Pharo of Egypt. Some of these women ruled during the old kingdom, when a Pharo was not only a king but a walking, living God. This is a highly recommended book, very interesting and very...

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