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Cairo

The Cradle of Civilization

Cairo

Cairo is one of the most compelling and chaotic cities you'll experience, and also one of the most memorable. Crossed by the Nile, Africa's largest and most cosmopolitan city is the gateway to the world's greatest ancient wonders and civilizations, but also home to 17 million people who make it buzz with life at any hour of the day or night.

Diverse architectural styles, extreme wealth and poverty, Parisian boulevards and crumbling façades, skyscrapers and minarets, appalling traffic, lively cafés and nightclubs make up a city that may not conquer you at first sight, but that will leave a lasting impression.


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TOP 10 CAIRO

  1. The GIZA PYRAMIDS, the enigmatic ancient wonders.
  2. The spectacular treasures of ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum.
  3. The sights and smells of the bustling KHAN EL KHALILI BAZAAR.
  4. A Nile cruise.
  5. The architecture and city views from the CITADEL.
  6. The art of pre-Islamic Egypt in the Coptic Museum.
  7. The art of the Islamic world in the Museum of Islamic Arts.
  8. The Townhouse Gallery 's contemporary art.
  9. The views from the top of CAIRO TOWER.
  10. Trips to the ancient temples of Luxor and Aswan.

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HOTELS & HOSTELS


Places to stay in the center of Cairo and close to the pyramids, plus luxury hotels and cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (Cairo Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES


The Pyramids, the city's must-see landmarks, classic and modern art, striking architecture and ancient sites, street life, daytrips, and tours -- it's all HERE (Cairo Sightseeing Guide)>>

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS


Egyptian food may not be as exciting as Moroccan or other North African cuisines, but Cairo does offer some good dining options. Most are inexpensive and have some attractive surroundings as you'll find out HERE (Cairo Restaurants Guide)>>

BARS & CLUBS


Cairo never goes to sleep and has an exciting nightlife, with the local population joining expats and tourists in the city's hotel bars and clubs. Know where to find Cairo's favorite night time hangouts HERE (Cairo Nightlife Guide)>>

BODY & SOUL


In such a challenging and chaotic city, it doesn't take long before you need something powerful to bring you back to a more relaxed state. And you don't have to go very far from your hotel, with many of them offering spa services. Whether or not you're staying in them, choose one of these:
InterContinental CityStars Spa - Providing a full range of quality services and products, this spa offers revitalizing treatments in a number of facilities, including a sauna and steam rooms, a Jacuzzi, and gym. There are also yoga and Thai therapy services.
Pyramisa Suites Spa - In addition to a fitness center and outdoor swimming pool, this hotel includes a sauna and spa, offering Turkish bath, massages, and facials.
Le Meridien Pyramids - Not only does the hotel have one of the most fantastic locations in the city facing the pyramids, there is also a fine sauna, whirlpool, and tanning beds.

SHOPPING


Once you've browsed through Khan el-Khalili and considered the city's many crafts, look for Cairo's most special shops offering products with local designs and styles, all of which we tell you about HERE (Cairo Shopping Guide)>>

GAY & LESBIAN


Homosexuality is illegal in Egypt and major police crackdowns at gay hangouts have made the news. So why do so many gay travelers still visit Cairo? Because with a good dose of common sense and discretion, they still end up enjoying one of the world's most exhilarating cities, and who doesn't want to see the most famous of all ancient wonders? Everything gay travelers to Cairo should know is HERE (Cairo Gay Guide)>>

AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION


How to go from Cairo airport to the center of the city and back, how to get around using public transportation, and city map HERE (Cairo Airport & Transportation Guide)>>