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Also known as the Egyptian Museum, the Museum Mesir houses a vast collection of ancient artifacts and Egyptian antiquities. This is one of the largest museums of the country and inside the oddly pink building lies the glistening treasures of great pharaohs along with grave goods, jewelry, mummies, toys, eating bowls of people whose names have been forgotten with time. A stroll around the museum will take you back into the time when the proud owner of the goods roamed around the earth.
This pyramid is archeological remains in Saqqara, Egypt which was built in the 27th century BC. This was constructed to bury Pharaoh Djoser and is an integral part of an extensive mortuary complex. There are six mastabas in the pyramid that are built on top of one another and keep on decreasing in size. The pyramid is 62 meters tall, made of white limestone and is a work of art.
The Cairo tower is a 187 meter free-standing concrete tower which is marked as the tallest structure in Egypt as well as in North Africa and the design was intended to appear like a lotus plant. It is considered to be one of the most prominent features of the capital city. The Tower has 16 floors and the elevator trip to the top of the tower takes 45 sec. From here you can have a bird-eye view of Cairo, the pyramids, the Nile, the Sphinx, Castle Salah El-Din and much more.
This historic Cairo palace is the official residence and the office of the President of Egypt. Built on a small mansion site possessed by Abidin Bey. Later on, Abdeen palace was named after the same person and is believed to be one of the most extravagant palaces of the world with paintings, artifacts, and clocks adorned in pure gold. The palace replaced Citadel of Cairo to become the official headquarters of the Government and is also used for official ceremonies and events.
This is a part of the national cultural center and is the main performing art venue of Cairo. The opera house complex has seven theatres, a museum, a music library and an art gallery. In the main hall, around 1200 people can assemble and enjoy orchestras, operas and ballet performances. It also has an open-air theatre having a square-shaped stage for outdoor events and can house 600 people. The Cairo Opera house is the cultural and art hub of Cairo.
The Gayer Anderson Museum, next to Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun in the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood is a museum for art. The museum is believed to be a well-preserved example of the domestic architecture left from the 17th century. It is also known for its massive collection of furniture, curio, carpets and much more.
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and has a population of around 22 million, spread across an area of 3085 sq km making it the largest city in Egypt. The city is high on noise, traffic and pollution and is lightened up by the exceptional humor of its residents. The most famous landmark of the city is the Great Pyramid of Giza built around 2500 BC. This city might rack your brains and the smog and snot might hound you, but if you look the dirt and pollution in the past , you will love the city that is rightly called 'Umm Ad Dunya', meaning 'the Mother of the World'.
How to Get Tickets?
You can approach any travel agent for this or you can also use the regular route, i.e. purchasing your plane tickets on your own. Tickets can also be booked online through this website.
How To Get Around?
You can travel around Cairo by bus, car, metro, microbus, river bus and taxi. Metro is the most efficient as well as an inexpensive way to travel to Cairo. Since the roads are jam-packed most of the time, the metro is a sure shot way to save time. You can take a river bus if you want a slow scenic ride. A single trip takes 30 minutes and the fare is LE1.50. For an easy and convenient ride, you can hire a taxi.
What Should I Wear?
The culture of Egypt does not promote short and skimpy dresses and so avoid getting dressed in clothes that reveal more than necessary. Pack lightweight clothes that can be layered. Lightweight cotton pants and long skirts with tops and blouses that cover your shoulders and have a modest neckline works well in any weather. Comfortable walking shoes are a must along with sunglasses, a wide-brimmed hat and a sweatband to keep sweat away from your eyes.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Cairo is March-April and October-November. The temperature is favorable and the crowd is sparse. Hotel rates are also low during these months.
Currency
Egyptian Pound
Will I Need a Guide?
No need to use any guide, because you can find all the information on this site.
How To Get There?
Cairo can be reached by flight, train, bus and microbus. Cairo International airport that is 20 km from the City Center connects Cairo with a number of international as well as domestic destinations. Cairo is also connected to most of the major cities of Egypt through trains and buses. You can also book a seat on a microbus that can take you to most of the destinations.
Additional Info
Do not carry any valuables. The ones you have must be kept in safe deposits boxes in your hotels. In order to avoid getting robbed by pickpockets, keep all your cash and cellphones in an inside pocket of your bag.