Muhafazat al Qahirah Things to Do

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Egyptian Museum   Cairo

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

 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... 

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Gizeh Pyramids   Cairo

Gizeh Pyramids, Cairo

 357 Reviews  First what one must have on his/her mind is, this is Africa and things are much different here, esspecially if dealing with Arabs. Burgaing and cheating is a lifestyle and tradition! Renting camel... 

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Khan el Khalili   Cairo

Khan el Khalili, Cairo

 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... 

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Citadel   Cairo

Citadel, Cairo

 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... 

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Memphis and Sakkara   Cairo

Memphis and Sakkara, Cairo

 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... 

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Mosques   Cairo

Mosques, Cairo

 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... 

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River Nile   Cairo

River Nile, Cairo

 68 Reviews  While making the list of ‘Must Dos’ for our quick Egyptian trip, I felt confused what type of boat to choose for a Nile hangout. The hotel type ‘Nile Cruise’ with all the amenities and luxuries and... 

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Coptic Cairo   Cairo

Coptic Cairo, Cairo

 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... 

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Cairo Tower   Cairo

Cairo Tower, Cairo

 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... 

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Christian Cairo   Cairo

Christian Cairo, Cairo

 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... 

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Whirling Dervishes   Cairo

Whirling Dervishes, Cairo

 8 Reviews  At the end of the Tanoura show at Al-Ghouri Mausoleum, it was clearly evident that each one from the stunned audience - which consisted of people belonging to different continents - had not ever seen... 

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Suburbs   Cairo

Suburbs, Cairo

 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... 

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Pharaonic Village   Cairo

Pharaonic Village, Cairo

 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... 

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Gezirah/Zamalek   Cairo

Gezirah/Zamalek, Cairo

 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... 

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Opera House   Cairo

Opera House, Cairo

 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... 

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Top 3 Hotels in Muhafazat al Qahirah

Four Seasons At The First  Cairo

 4 Reviews and 193 Opinions  You must go through a street barrack and through metal detectors just to get to the elevator and get... 

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Mena House Oberoi Cairo  Cairo

 23 Reviews and 836 Opinions  This is the best hotel I have been. It was Sultans Palace and it was renovated and started to be... 

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Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza  Cairo

 5 Reviews and 217 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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Q:  I'm looking for a dancing academy/ school or something like that her in Cairo(Zamalek / Maadi). I want't to be a place where I can... 

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A: hi, u can call these numbers,maybe they can help u.: maria harper: 0106362870,she teaches music,but maybe she knows where u can learn how dance. there's also another... 

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