Cairo offers its visitors an incredible selection of shopping leisure, culture and attractions. Modern Cairo encompasses many former cities and their monuments; in fact the site of the city can be traced back to 4225 BC. But most visitors come to experience the spectacular monuments of ancient Egyptian culture. Cairo is world renowned for being "the jewel of the Nile." This description is not very far from the truth, for Cairo presents their visitors with an experience to remember.
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Crazy Cairo | Dec 24 06'
"pyramids and mummies"
Cairo makes Amman look organized. The traffic is constantly snarled and obeys no laws whatsoever. Crossing the street you have to take... Continue reading »
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City Don’t Cry – Page and Plant | Jan 12 07'
1-14-07 8amGot into Cairo last night and things are . . well surreal is the best word in mind. I heard about bad drivers but I do... Continue reading »
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My Last 3 days in Cairo | Sep 04 07'
Arrived at 7 am by my not liking Over night train from Luxor to Cairo. Where Japanese speaking guide was waiting for me. I call him Ma-chan l... Continue reading »
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The First Day: Memphis and the Pyramids | Feb 23 06'
"The Great Pyramid is stunning"
Walid, our tour guide, was superb, intelligent, organized and attentive, but more than that, he had an infectious laugh. He had studied archa... Continue reading »
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Days 4-5: Cairo, Pyramids and Museum | Feb 18 07'
"One hell of a graveyard"
Day 4: At SeaThis day was a relaxing one, during which enjoyed the sunshine, watched a documentary about ancient Egypt, watched an African-themed m... Continue reading »
