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Dr. Ragab's Pharaonic Village
3 El Bahr El Aazam St, Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 571 8675
#28 of 166 things to do rated by Real Travelers

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Accessible only by boat, this private tourist project on an island in the Nile south of the Giza Bridge attempts to simulate life and work in ancient Egypt. Some find the living museum campy, but most will enjoy the two-hour boat tour past costumed performers acting out ancient Egyptian agriculture, crafts and industries. There is also a mock temple and several museums. The acres of papyrus swamps are a botanist's delight, and the two cafes and children's playground make the island an ideal family daytrip. All tours are multilingual. The Nefertari Yacht cruise costs USD6 per person; charges for other attractions may apply.

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