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 Cairo,
known as the 'City of Minarets' is a must on any
visit to Egypt. Cairo is a colourful bustling
city, with a blend of ancient and modern, with
excellent bars, an incredible selection of
shopping, leisure, culture and nightlife. Cairo
comes alive at night, which is the best time to
shop, eat delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, or
simply watch the world go by from a pavement
cafe. You can dine in a floating restaurant on
the Nile, sample an apple-flavored shisha
waterpipe at a coffee-shop or see oriental
dancers and cabarets at a luxury hotel.
Cairo's long journey across history started more than four millennia ago. The city assumed various names: Memphis, Heliopolis, Babylon-in-Egypt, Al-Fustat, Al-Qatta'i, Al-Askar, and most recently, Al-Qahira (Cairo).
Today, Greater Cairo encompasses various historic towns and modern districts into one of the most populous cities in the world. Cairo is Africa's most populous city and the Arab world's cultural centre. Since the 19th century Cairo has also become a center for tourism as people from around the world have come to see the monuments and artifacts of Ancient Egypt, especially the Pyramids. |
Sights of Cairo
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Pyramids
- One of the wonders of the world |
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The Sphinx of Giza - truely spectacular! |
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Egyptian Museum - full of Egyptian history, a must on everyones itinerary |
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Shopping - Khan el-Khalili souk, largely unchanged since the 14th century Particular good buys are spices, perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass, copperware, leatherwork, glass and ceramics. Famous street markets, like Wekala-al-Balaq offers fabrics including Egyptian cotton. There are also many modern shopping malls in Cairo |
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Camel Market - makes a fascinating trip though I don't think you'll want to buy |
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The Cairo Tower - A trip to the top of The Cairo Tower, a modern 187 meter-high tower with far reaching views of the city from all sides, topped by a revolving restaurant. is worth experiencing |
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The Cairo Opera House complex, houses several galleries including the Museum of Modern Art, restaurants and concert halls. Listening to Arabic music under the stars in the open-air theatre, is a magical experience |
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Sound and Light show at the Pyramids, with a dramatic fusion of light and music recounting the story of antiquity |
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Cairo Zoo and the Botanical Gardens |
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Nile Trips - Take a trip on the River Nile in a felucca |
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Golf - When you need a break from city life, try a round of golf at the Mena House course overlooking the Pyramids |
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Horse racing at the Gezira Club |
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Horseback rides from the Giza Pyramids to
Sakkara. |
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