Cairo Expert Travel Guides

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Introduction

by Wcities Travel Guides

Cairo contains worlds within worlds, full of charm and contradictions. It is a maddening city with its incessant crowds, noise and pollution. Yet, it beckons you to linger and explore the various districts—each a different piece of the puzzle... Continue reading »
History

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With its plethora of monuments, palaces, mosques and churches, Cairo is truly a city where the past is always present. Despite the proximity of the Pyramids, Cairo is, in fact, not a Pharaonic city. The earliest known settlement is Babylon Fo... Continue reading »
Where to stay

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A basic rule for booking a room in Cairo is to try to get one on the top floor so you're as far away from the traffic as possible, but if you can't, get one that does not overlook the street. Also remember to check on the availability of hot... Continue reading »
Eat drink

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The drinking and dining venues in Cairo are as diverse as its population. You can eat fuul and taameya sandwiches for 50 piastres each, a bowl of koshary (all good vegan food) for about LE1.50 or have an international three-course meal in a f... Continue reading »
Entertainment

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The wide range of entertainment in Cairo, in addition to the historic monuments, offers something for everyone. The city offers a surprising diversity of art and culture ranging from Western to more traditional forms. On any given day, you ca... Continue reading »
Tours

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Tour One: The Pyramids The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx (The) are a powerful testament to the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians. The best time to visit the area is early in the morning. As the day wears on, the crowds increase, especia... Continue reading »
Getting there

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Getting There By Air Cairo International Airport (+2 291 4255/ http://www.cairo-airport.com) is the busiest in the Middle East and plans and development of new terminals are assuring its capability of handling air traffic from all over... Continue reading »
Fun facts

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Cairo Country: Egypt Cairo by the Numbers: Population: 15.2 million Land Area: 214.2 square miles Average Annual Rainfall: 1 inches Average January Temperature: 32 degrees F Average July Temperature: 99 degrees F Quick Fa... Continue reading »
Introduction

by Frommers Travel Guides

When the ancient Greek historian and explorer Herodotus visited this city in 500 B.C., some of the pyramids were already 2,000 years old, but it wasn't until more than 1,000 years later that Cairo -- Al Qahira (The Victorious) in Arabic -- wa... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

by Frommers Travel Guides

Renewing Your Visa If you think that you're going to need more than the 30 days that the airport visa gives you in the country, it's best to get it extended before you leave Cairo. The office is in Tahrir Square, across from the Egyptian M... Continue reading »
Fast facts

by Frommers Travel Guides

Business Hours -- Weekends start on Friday; Sunday is not considered part of the weekend -- but it is considered the traditional day off, and some businesses are closed on Sunday. Most stores and currency exchanges are open 7 days a week, how... Continue reading »
Getting around

by Frommers Travel Guides

Ideally, you should move between neighborhoods at times of low traffic (before 8am or 11am-1pm) and within them at all others. This, of course, is impossible all the time, but it's a helpful rule of thumb when planning your day. By Taxi... Continue reading »

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Travel Hints on Traveling to Egypt

Here are some travel hints from my wife and I for people travelling to Egypt:1. If you book a tour, check alternative airline... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler terry
Another Wonder Down!

Leon and I arrived in Cairo on Wednesday November 7th at about 2pm. We got off the plane and made our way down the corridor to find our g... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler 1sweetjourney
The First Day: Memphis and the Pyramids

Walid, our tour guide, was superb, intelligent, organized and attentive, but more than that, he had an infectious laugh. He had stu... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler terry
The Amazing Pyramids

 A must see for many tourists in the world, Chad and I made this dream come true during our February break by hea... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Chad Van Cleve
Pyramids and the Suez

I really enjoyed my time in Cairo. It’s about a three hour flight from Bahrain, which goes pretty quickly on Gulf Air, since they feed... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Wanderer