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238 Reviews One of "must see" places, regardless there are more findings in other countries museums (f.e. British). It is good idea to take official guide trough museum. There are experts and there are not to...
352 Reviews We have just returned from our honeymoon in Egypt and we only spent two days in Cairo, and believe me, it was more than long enough! The moment I saw a poor dog lying dead at the side of the road...
94 Reviews So what is a visit to the city of Cairo without walking along the fascinating souk of Khan El-Khalili. This is surely on the top 5 list to see in Cairo. There are about 3 tourists there who asked me...
143 Reviews If the exterior of the Mosque of Muhammad Ali is not Ottoman enough, then the interior will certainly convince the visitor. Resting on four half-domes is a large central dome, from which hangs an...
194 Reviews Islamic Cairo, often referred to as Fatimid Cairo, is extremely fascinating, as this part of the city has changed little in perhaps 500 years. It was the centre of Cairo for 8 centuries, from its...
115 Reviews There are no signs of the old Memphis, except the archaeological remains collected in this museum. Far from the richness of Cairo's museum, the facts that it is mainly an open air museum, and the...
67 Reviews The Pharaohs dinner cruise is one of several Nile cruises in what are really floating restaurants. Egyptian friends took us and said they think this is the best one. There are two boats, Nile Phaorah...
140 Reviews Built in 1154 and named after the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, Hussein Ibn Ali. Hussein's head is believed to be buried on the mosque's ground making it one of Cairo's holiest Islamic site. The...
52 Reviews This is apsolutely the best view on Nile and city. Cairo Tower is located on Island Zemalak. Tower is 187 meter tall, and you will have interesting evevator ride to the top. Note that you must pay to...
19 Reviews Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church, that is the official name of the Hanging Church, so called because of it's location. When you enter the gate, you will notice that the church's entrance is...
7 Reviews After Mohamed got his revelations and after the Quran was written the Islamic faith grew and grew. But a portion of the people touched by the Quran missed the mistical experience. They didn't want to...
12 Reviews When Anne and I travel we like to wander around the local street and simply take in the local way of life. Between Cairo and Sakkara, some 25 to 30 km's to the south, you pass through several towns...
10 Reviews I think that the idea of the village is good however the execution is weak. It is a purely commercial project where you feel exploited with the guides trying to push you to spend money on food or...
9 Reviews The modern Cairo Opera House was built in 1988 with Japanese cooperation. Its monumental location in the heart of the Gezira, the northern Nile island in the centre of Cairo, was a symbolic move meant...
3 Reviews Zamalek is the name of the Cairo neighbourhood on the Gezirah, which is the northern Nile Island in Cairo. When Cairo expanded westwards in the 19th century, Zamalek quickly became the place for...
MM212 Says: Designed by the renowned French architect Raoul Brandon, this Beaux-Arts-style building was completed in 1907 as the original Cairo Stock Exchange. (Among the...
June.b Says: The Catholic Armenian Cathedral of the Annunciation is located near the Talaat Harb Street. We just stumbled upon this church when we were looking for a...
June.b Says: I've seen the award-winning movie "The Yacoubian Building" twice and it was really a nice movie, considered to be Egypt's highest budgeted film ever. The theme...
MM212 Says: Originally named Midan Ismailiah, after the Khedive Ismail, Cairo's most important square was created as part of the 19th century urban planning under the...
June.b Says: We walked from the city of the dead to the nearby Al Azhar Park -- from dust to grass. Not very far, about 15 minutes.After getting tired of the bustling and...
June.b Says: We attempted for 3 times (3 days) to go to Alexandria --- first attempt, ticket was expensive at 9am, 1st class only at EGP50, the following day, no available...
MM212 Says: Little remains of the original city founded by the Arab armies who conquered Egypt in the 7th century AD. El-Fustat was located on the bank of the Nile where...
touti_ali Says: Azhar park is a very near place just a few minutes from down town, in Salah salem street, it is a nice place foe walk lovers and it has a nice resturants...
June.b Says: When there's nothing else to do - which is very unlikely - and you still have time to spare, take a walk around streets not very touristic and you'll get to...
June.b Says: Crossing the al Azhar highway, you'll be getting down at some stairs where there are a lot of textile, clothing and beddings shops. The entrance is arched and...
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4 Reviews and 208 Opinions You must go through a street barrack and through metal detectors just to get to the elevator and get...
23 Reviews and 852 Opinions This is the best hotel I have been. It was Sultans Palace and it was renovated and started to be...
5 Reviews and 252 Opinions If you are seeking a luxurious trip to Egypt, then the Four Seasons Hotel is the only place to stay....
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In the vicinity of the Khan El Khalili bazaar is a house built by a Turkish merchant in 1648. His descendants became sheiks. It has been beautifully resored...
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Q: Hi, Im planing to travel in Egypt. I would like to know about the Taxi fares in Cairo. Can I walk and see the important places?...
A: Taxi fares are very inexpensive and can be negotiated. I had the same cab driver for my week long stay in cairo. He picked me up every morning and dropped me off at my...
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Cairo is a city of many cities. Throughout its many millennia and several names, Memphis, Babylon, Fustat, or Cairo, Africa's largest city has been a centre of great importance to many civilisations,...
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The first thing that struck me when I arrived in Cairo was the chaos. The airport itself, depending on whether you arrive at the old or new terminals, has nothing to welcome you. If there is a health...
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Without a doubt my visit to Cairo was unforgettable. Months passed since my return home and I'm still thinking of the beautiful moments spent there, wishing to be back and explore more. When I wrote...
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