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Cairo city gems !
Cairo is filled with so much in one city ! Of course you need to see the great #Pyramids of Giza ! Book a small hotel across from them for the best view. I stayed at the Egypt pyramids Inn and enjoyed my stay. Make sure you have a local guide. They can customize much more for you and give you a more authentic experience. The new museum was really cool ! Be aware that as a tourist many of locals will invite you to shop, be clear about what you interested in buying so you don’t waste time being haggled into shopping. I went to the local perfume and oil shop and it was very nice but very expensive FYI. Overall there no place like Cairo ! #pyramidsofgiza #Cairo #egypt #Kingtut #historicallandmarks #solotravel
Cairo-the epicenter of (Emotional) Chaos
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Are you one of those „kids“ that had the chance to see the pyramids only in the books or on TV? Or a desert only by watching „Aladdin“?
Well, in Cairo you can see it all!
Camel ride around the pyramids!
Mummies and antiquities in the Museums!
Something you didn’t know existed: White and Black desert… and you can also camp there !
Architecture as never seen before!
Belly dancers while on a dinner cruise on Nile!
My #1 trip just got dethroned by this trip to Cairo!!
P.S. No effects were used on the pictures
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🇪🇬Mosque of Sultan Hassan🕌
Attraction: Mosque of Sultan Hassan
Location: El-Darb El-Ahmar, El Khalifa, Cairo, Egypt
Direction: Walk/Taxi
The Sultan Hassan Mosque in Cairo, Egypt, is a famous and beautiful architecture from the 14th century. It has impressive architecture and is loved by locals and tourists. The mosque consists of an open courtyard with fountain in its centre. With its tall towers and lovely interior, it's a must-visit place for people interested in Cairo's history and Islamic culture. Tickets are 120LE for non Muslims for visiting.
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🇪🇬Best Bazaar in Egypt: Khan El Khalili🛍️
Attraction: Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Address: El-Gamaleya, Cairo, Egypt
Direction: Take taxi/Uber
Opening Hours: 9:30am till midnight
Khan el Khalili is a must visit if you are in Cairo. One of the biggest and Oldest bazaar in Egypt. It was first founded in 1382 and then further expanded in 1511.
Here you can find anything from souvenirs to food, perfume to clothes. Everything is good price, you can even try to negotiate and ask for a better price! If you want to enjoy local bazaar and get some cheap souvenirs, this is the must visit place for you!
#timetotravel #Egypt #cairo #bazaar #shopping
🇪🇬A Must Visit Museum - The Egyptian Museum🏯
Attraction: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Address: El-Tahrir Square, Cairo, Egypt
Direction: Walk from City center or Take Taxi
Opening Hours: 9am to 5pm
The Egyptian museum is a museum you can’t miss, it has Egyptian artefacts from 5000 years ago. This museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, having over 170,000 artefacts! The ticket price for foreigners is 300EGp and 150 for students. This is a museum suitable for all age and definitely worth your time.
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🇪🇬Iconic Building of Egypt: Cairo Tower🗼
Attraction: Cairo Tower
Address, Zamalik, Cairo, Egypt
Direction: Take metro and get off at Opera station, walk for another 10-15 minutes
Opening Hours: 9am - 1am
Ticket Fee: 250 L.E.
Cairo Tower was built in the year of 1961. It is 187 meters long and was once the tallest building in Africa. It is located in the modern Zamalek district and is a telecommunications tower. The tower design is inspired by lotus flower. There is a revolving restaurant at the top of the tower.
Tip: The waiting time can be long, unless you pay extra to get express tickets. Please reserve extra time. when visiting.
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🇪🇬 Great Sphinx of Giza🇪🇬
Attraction: Great Sphinx of Giza
Address: Al Giza Desert, Giza, Egypt
Direction: Take a taxi/Uber directly to the location
Opening Hours: 8am - 5pm
The Great Sphinx of Giza is located near the pyramids in Egypt, it is an iconic limestone statue. Carved out of a single rock, it portrays a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It is believed that the Sphinx was built at around 2500BC.
It is 73 meters long and 20 meters tall. Although the Sphinx was built many years ago, it is still able to keep it’s original form. Attracting millions of visitors to visit it every year! If you are in Egypt, do not miss this place!
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Walk like an Egyptian
I highly recommend going to the pyramids! They are so much better in person than in the photo! I went with a guide and he gave me such great insight on the history of the pyramids.
I went to the pyramids and rode a camel around, one thing with the camels. Please make sure you find a place that takes care of them! Some people don’t care about the camels health. I did research before picking the company. My tour guide had a camel that was part of his family and was deeply cared for.
One giant thing I recommend not doing: anything with a horse!! They treat the camels okay but they don’t really care for the horses. They are worked to hard and given barely any rest!
#egypt #camels #cairo
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬
Why Khan el-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo is a must visit?
It is one of the oldest and largest bazaars in Egypt, dating back to the 14th century. It is known for its vibrant atmosphere, traditional crafts, and intricate architecture, attracting both locals and tourists. The current shopping facility exceeds an area of 5,000 square metres!
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TheTravelingSuitcase (@thetravelingsuitcasee) The Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt 🇪🇬
Tips to visit the Egyptian Museum:
1. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a must-visit for history buffs, with a vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including mummies, sarcophagi, and treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.
2. Tickets cost 200 EGP (about 7 USD) for foreigners and 60 EGP for Egyptians, with additional fees for photography and certain exhibits.
3. Consider hiring a licensed guide or joining a tour to learn about the museum's extensive collection and history.
4. Start with the Tutankhamun exhibit, which contains some of the museum's most famous artifacts, including his golden death mask.
5. Allow plenty of time to explore the other exhibits, including mummies, statues, and hieroglyphics.
6. Consider visiting on a weekday to avoid crowds, and be prepared for security checks and bag screenings.
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TheTravelingSuitcase (@thetravelingsuitcasee) Mit Rahina Museum / Memphis Museum, Egypt
The Mit Rahina museum, also known as the Memphis open-air museum, in Egypt showcases the ancient capital of Memphis. It features the colossal statue of Ramses II, 10 meters tall, and the impressive Alabaster Sphinx, also known as Baby Sphinx. The ruins of the Temple of Ptah, dedicated to the deity of Memphis, can be explored. Additionally, visitors can see the Colonnade of Pharaoh Nectanebo I, offering a glimpse into the architectural grandeur of ancient Egypt.
#egypt #cairo #memphis #museum #history #ancientcity
TheTravelingSuitcase (@thetravelingsuitcasee) The Great Sphinx of Giza, Cairo, Egypt🇪🇬
The great Sphinx of Giza, a colossal limestone statue in Egypt, symbolizes mystery and ancient wisdom. It has the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh, standing guard over the Giza Plateau. Its enigmatic allure and historical significance make it a captivating icon of Egypt's rich cultural heritage. It is no doubt one of the most visit places in Cairo, Egypt.
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TheTravelingSuitcase (@thetravelingsuitcasee) Cairo, A Gigantic Place with Rich History
When visiting Cairo the first thing you realise is how huge the place is, Cairo has huge districts and holds a lot of options for exploring Egyptian History, the most famous OfCourse being the last remaining original seven wonders of the world The Great Pyramids of Giza however attractions such as the Museums and Cairo Tower are worth visits.
Whilst in Cairo the best mode of transport is taxi and they are readily accessible, when in Cairo I would recommend taking a moment to see the River Nile and OfCourse the historic sites. The food options in Cairo are underrated and very affordable.
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Cairo in Egypt International airport ✈️
international departures 🛫
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The Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Located in the citadel of Cairo is the stunning mosque of Muhammad Ali. Built almost 200 years ago, it stands tall and proud today!
The mosque is famous for the dome, or cupola, that is a display of beautiful ottoman design. The courtyard is a great place to people watch and observe local customs. Visitors must remove footwear before entering the mosque.
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Visiting the most famous Pyramids in Cairo
Cairo has three of the most famous pyramids:
1️⃣ Pyramid of Khufu (largest pyramid)
2️⃣ Giza pyramid complex (very spectacular)
3️⃣ Sphinx (must-see place)
These three attractions are together, and it is recommended that you go in the morning, when it will not be very hot, it will close at 4 pm, and the play time is about 2 hours.
Tips:
⚠️ Be sure to take your tickets, some Egyptians will come and say they want to check your tickets, and then take them away and not give them to you, go to the door and sell them to others ❗️, if you want to see your tickets, you will show them in your hand, and then say nothing to ignore.
The price of riding a camel is about 30-40 Egyptian pounds , the time is about 50mins, it will take you to the desert to see the pyramids from a distance, this project must be played!! Before riding, you must negotiate the price, whether it is or Egyptian pounds, otherwise you will be deceived, and you will have to pay a tip after the end, about 10.
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THE GIZA PYRAMIDS 🇪🇬😍😍😍
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The complex is located on the edge of the Western Desert, about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 kilometers (8 miles) southwest of downtown Cairo. The site (along with the neighboring city of Memphis) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are among the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they were historically popular as symbols of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination. They became famous in Hellenistic times, when the Great Pyramid was included by the Greek poet Antipater as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. They are by far the oldest and only surviving ancient wonders of the world.
And the pyramids, according to one of the hypotheses, are royal tombs, each of which bears the name of the king who built it and was buried in it. Then it developed to take the form of a step pyramid by the engineer Imhotep, the minister of the pharaoh and King Djoser in the Third Dynasty. This was followed by two attempts by King Senefru, founder of the Fourth Dynasty, to build a complete hierarchical form. However, the backs of the two pyramids are not correct in shape, and they are located in Dahshur. One of them has a flattened base, and the other has a smaller shape, about half the size of the first. The engineer, Hemayuno, the architect of King Khufu, was able to achieve the ideal pyramidal shape, and he built the pyramid of Khufu in Giza on an area of 13 acres, and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure followed.
Cairo International Airport t3 departures
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Cairo International Airport t3 departures is a lovely big well signed airport, we arrived late and had no problem finding where we needed to be, service in the airport was quick and efficient, it it a very clean and lots of comfortable seating and the gates have all had a refurbishment, very nice airport 👍🏽
Yummy chicken dinner in Giza😋😋😋
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Yummy Hadramout restaurant is in King Faisal street in Al Haram area in Giza, the food was delicious I had birds tongue soup then I had maandi chicken and rice with tarb, salad and tahini…. All was amazing. The maandi chicken is cooked in a hole in the ground and the meat just falls off the bone… delicious. The service was very good, they put a new plastic cover on the table for each customer, if you ever go to Giza you really need to try this place
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HOLIDAY ⛱🌞🍹🍻 IN INDIANA HOTEL
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Indiana Hotel is a short walk from Cairo Opera House and Egyptian Museum. Khan Al Khalily Bazaar is 5 km away. Cairo International Airport is 40 minutes by car. An airport shuttle is available upon request.Carpeted floors, wooden furnishings and warm colours are part of the classic décor. Each room offers a balcony overlooking the city or pool. It includes a satellite TV, a wardrobe and a minibar.
Cairo INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT T1 ✈️✈️
#Fun #Funflying #cairo #Wintertravels Cairo airport terminal 1 arrivals and departures, arrivals lovely and new and bags came off very quickly then onto the departure hall for the next flight, arrived and walked straight through to the baggage check, straight through the second baggage check and directly to the cairo air check in desk. Very quick and efficient service. The toilets in this airport are spotlessly clean and smell beautiful, then we paid 170le for a sandwich 🙈🙈 in torino cafe but it was very nice. Then we got on a tiny airplane to Hurghada 🙈🙈
wow ✈🛩🛫 CAIRO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
#cairo #airport #travel #holiday Cairo airport terminal 1 arrivals and departures, arrivals lovely and new and bags came off very quickly then onto the departure hall for the next flight, arrived and walked straight through to the baggage check, straight through the second baggage check and straight to the cairo air check in desk. Very quick and efficient service. The toilets in this airport are very clean and smell lovely. we paid 170le for a sandwich in cafe which is expensive but it was very nice 👌🏽 👌🏽
Wow Dream Park
Wow Wow Dream Park is an amusement park located on Al Wahat Road, 6th of October City, Giza Governorate, 8 km from the Giza Pyramids. It is considered one of the largest amusement parks in the Middle East, as it was established on an area of 150 acres. It is one of Ahmed Bahgat’s projects and was opened in 1999 and designed by the Canadian company #dreams #park #egypt #cairo
Wow The animal museum
The animal museum in the zoo is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East, as it was established in 1906, and includes models of rare mummified animals, skeletons, skins, and skulls of most wild animals, birds, and reptiles.
It contains 1,800 species of rare and extinct animals, including mummified mammals, reptiles, birds and insects. The "Animal Museum of the Zoo", located in the heart of the Giza Zoo, includes extinct animals from more than 100 years.#animal #museum #giza #zoo #cairo #egypt
wow giza zoo
Giza Zoo or Zoo Animals in Giza was established in 1891 AD. It is the largest zoo in Egypt and the Middle East, and the first and oldest zoo in Africa. It has been called the "crown jewel of African zoos.
He ordered its establishment by Khedive Ismail. It was inaugurated in the year 1891 by Khedive Muhammad Tawfiq, son of Khedive Ismail. It started by displaying imported flowers and plants that do not exist in the Egyptian nature. There are about six thousand animals of about 175 species in the park, including rare types of crocodiles and wild cows.#giza #zoo #egypt #cairo
MESIR VIBES 🇪🇬
Cairo is as vibrant and beautiful as it is overwhelming. It’s one of the most densely populated cities in Africa and is famous for some of the most treasured history and culture in the world. Sprawled across the fertile Nile river, there’s much more to Cairo than the pyramids. From the sizzling, herby ta’ameya, to the humming of its social cafe culture, Cairo is one of the most mesmerizing metropolises in the world. If you’re after a real taste of the ancient world and still value tantalizing food and a buzzing, eclectic culture, this Cairo city guide will help you see why Cairo is the best place to find it all. 🌞
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Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport is an international airport located about 22 kilometers away from the center of Cairo, the capital of Egypt, in the northeastern direction. The airport’s land area is about 40 million square meters. It is considered the air gateway to Egypt and the continent of Africa. In 2008, the airport served about 14,360,175 people#spooktaculartrip #tripblazers #fallingforfall #infinitypool #mountainview #cairo International Airport
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ramses train station
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#ramses Railway Station
The original railway station was built as the terminal of the first rail link from alexandria to Cairo in 1856. The current building was erected in 1892 and upgraded in 1955. As of January 2001 it was undergoing a major modernisation. In early 2011, following the Egyptian Uprising, Ramses station was fully upgraded and air conditioned with new marble flooring across the station and the addition of escalators. Some critics believe that the modernisations were too modern and destroyed much of the building's original style.
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Egyptian Museum
Getting There - I used an Uber to get here and bought the ticket myself and explored the museum myself . This is a sign for you to trust Uber when in Cairo .
Attractions - Very ancient Artefacts that go way way back , they are very beautiful and well preserved . The most beautiful one for me was the clear see through coffin that was used to bury the kings , it was covered in cold and many beautiful colours.
Hotels - I stayed at the Al Masa hotel , which is beyond lovely .
Food & Restaurants - I did a walking tour of Cairo city centre and got the opportunity to taste some local food .
Shopping - You can spend some time at the museum to buy some small gifts for friends and family in the museum shop .
#visitegypt #cairo #travel
Mosque of Sultan Hassan | Cairo
Mosque of Sultan Hassan is a popular landmark which you should visit if you are in Cairo. The recommended sightseeing time is half an hour or maximum one hour. It's huge beautiful building with a lot of details which let you experience the golden era back in the days. This is the kind of places you must fell proud to visit and experience it as it’s part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Women must be dressed appropriately with no revealing clothes and shoulder should be covered. They close at 4.30pm.
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