Things to Do in Cairo

Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt

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Founded in 1858 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-colored building was built in 1902 under Khedive Abbas II Helmi. Housing one of the world's greatest collections... more

 Real Travelers who've been to Egyptian Museum

jandjmerritt in We arrive in Egypt! said

… Looking forward to getting out of Cairo after we see the pyramids at Giza and the Egyptian Museum.… continue reading »

5 El-Sayed el-Bakri Street, Cairo, Egypt

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Steer clear if you're claustrophobic, but otherwise this is one of Cairo's most popular bars and an excellent place to meet friends for a night out. Popular with youngish ex-pats and upper-class Egyptians, this small, narrow ba... more

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Syerah in Cairo's Citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque said

… really bad deal as the clock to this date has not worked once!We cooled off in the mosque's inner sanctum and then took off… continue reading »

8 Amman Square, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt

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The first stop of the evening for Cairo's young and beautiful people, a DJ spins nightly in this highly acclaimed nightspot. With tasteful decor, good music and a buzzing crowd, it's hard to find a reason not to come here. The... more

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Syerah in Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Memphis Museum said

… was getting a bit much for us; and, two, we were absolutely starving and wanted to get somewhere cool and eat! We did just that. After… continue reading »

Northern tip of Gezira island, Cairo, Egypt

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The northern tip of Gezira island is the district of Zamalek, once a British neighborhood which miraculously retains a residential feel despite the dense population. The area is popular with westerners and other expatriates. Gr... more

 Real Travelers who've been to Zamalek

Lost Tribe in Deserts, camels, pyramids, mad traffic, pollution said

… and sphynx, dining out in Zamalek, and chillin out in Khan el Khalili market.… continue reading »

47 Abd El Moneim Riad Street, Cair, Egypt

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Goddess Remembered in In View of the PYRAMIDS!! said

… of eye-roving, cat-calling, horn-honking and generally forward behaviour.  In fact, if you're not careful (and I'm learning… continue reading »

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Syerah in Mena House Hotel - Cairo said

… which houses the pool and the wellness centre.  We both took long swims in the water - in the shadow of the pyramids… continue reading »

Giza Plateau, Cairo, 12561, Egypt

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The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (better known as Cheops) around B.C... more

Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara, Cairo, Egypt

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The Mastaba of Mereruka is one of the largest in Saqqara with about 30 chambers. Excavated in 1893, by J. de Morgan, it is the tomb and funerary temple of Mereruka, Vizier to Pharaoh Teti of the VI Dynasty. Mereruka was also m... more

Meidum Area, North East of Medinat al-Fayoum, Cairo, Egypt

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This interesting pyramid is thought to have been started by Pharaoh Huni, and completed by his son Sneferu, the founder of the 4th Dynasty (2613-2494 BC). It is one of the few pyramids where one does not stop to marvel at the i... more

 Real Travelers who've been to Meidum Pyramid

craig.young in Better Pyramids said

… toward a taller structure with successively smaller stories. Then the Collapsed Pyramid at Meidum shows their experimentation… continue reading »

Mar Guirguis Street, Cairo, Egypt

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Established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the world's largest collection of Coptic art. Its two wings contain fabulous artifacts (both secular and religious)... more

 Real Travelers who've been to Coptic Museum (The)

twotravelbugs in Cairo - museums, mummies, mosques and pyramids said

… look because of all the icon kissing folk. We had a look around the Coptic Museum, really neat building full of interesting… continue reading »