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Visiting Cairo, Egypt


Cairo has lot to live up to; the Jewel of the Orient, the City of the Thousand Minarets and the Melting Pot of Ancient and Modern Egyptian Civilizations are just a few of its monikers. To take in... more » Cairo has lot to live up to; the Jewel of the Orient, the City of the Thousand Minarets and the Melting Pot of Ancient and Modern Egyptian Civilizations are just a few of its monikers. To take in some of the Egyptian capital's magnitude, visit the Antiquities Museum, which houses King Tut's earthly goods. See the massive Citadel and Khan Al-Khalili bazaar. Leave driving to the locals and travel by taxi or book a car and driver. Transfer to a camel at the the pyramids and brave the gaze of the Sphinx. « less
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64°F 17°C
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72°F 22°C
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Isis Hotel

Nov 21, 2009

I visited Egypt during Nov. 9-14, 2009 with my Wife, Daughter and Son who is a kid. I chose ISIS hotel for accommodation because of positive reviews I could find on the net. I must say that I did not...more

Memphis Tours Egypt

Nov 21, 2009

My wife and I used Memphis Tours for our vacation( November 9-20 November 2009) to Egypt and Petra in Jordan. We are very seasoned travellers and must say that Memphis Tours were just fantastic. We...more

Sonesta Cairo Hotel and Casino

3 of 5 stars
Surrey, BC
Nov 21, 2009

Thank goodness we were only in this hotel for one night. I walked on the marble floor in my bare feet and the bottom of my feet were black after only 30 minutes. The floor on either side of the...more

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