Cairo

4. Take a Boat to Philae Temple Philae Temple. The sacred Temple of Isis (more commonly known as Philae Temple) is one of Upper Egypt's most beguiling monuments both for the exquisite artistry of its reliefs and for the gorgeous symmetry of its...
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2. Stroll the Corniche Corniche. Downtown Alexandria's wide, waterfront Corniche Road is as much a symbol of the city as any of its monuments. Strolling the Corniche, particularly the section between the main shorefront square of Midan Saad Zaghloul to...
Historic Cairo. Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains. Founded in the 10th century, it became the new centre of the Islamic world,...
Here are our picks of the best things to do in Cairo. Alex Livesey - FIFA/Getty Images. 1. The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Undoubtedly Egypt's most famous attraction, the three pyramids of ...
With two days in Cairo, add on the day trip to Dahshur, Memphis and Saqqara and either visit Coptic Cairo or several of the sites in Islamic Cairo (al-Muizz Street, the Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili). With three full days in Cairo, you can do everything...
Best places to visit in Cairo. 1. The Giza pyramids and the Sphinx. Of course, the Giza pyramids have to top the list of the best places to visit in Cairo for every traveler - whether you have 3 days in Cairo or even just one week in Egypt, the Giza...
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Gayer-Anderson Museum. Through a gateway to the south of the main entrance of the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, this quirky museum gets its current name from John Gayer-Anderson, the…. Discover the best attractions in Cairo including Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian...
Public Transport. The best ways to get around in Cairo, Egypt's busy capital. Feb 7, 2024 • 6 min read. Cairo is the city that never stops... except for traffic jams that is. Find your way around with this guide to the metro, taxis and bus...
Cairo: Know Before You Go. The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (LE). At the time of writing (November of 2017) the conversion rate was about 17.65 LE to $1 USD. We'll be referring to costs in Egyptian Pounds so just keep in mind that if we...
Likewise, Islamic Cairo or Historic Cairo is packed with historic mosques, tombs, fortifications and more sites dating back centuries. Some places to visit here include: 5. Things to do in Cairo - Shop in Khan el Khalili. This is one of Egypt's...
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