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Tourism in Cairo |
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Cairo is also the administrative capital of Egypt , THE Big City . It's also one of the world's largest urban areas and offers a wealth of history.
The Great Pyramids of Giza are situated on the very edge of the city. There are about eighty pyramids in the Cairo area although the most famous are the three largest and best preserved at Giza .
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These World famous masterpiece pyramids, were built for the Pharaoh Khufu. But there are also ancient temples, tombs, Christian churches, magnificent, All the Egyptian Antiquities are either within or nearby the city. Never forget a day at the Cairo Museum . Your Mummy awaits.
Being one of the largest cities in the world, Cairo provides great culture, including art galleries and music halls, also provides some of the grandest accommodations and restaurants in the world such as the Four Seasons and the Cairo Marriott.
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Shopping is an exciting part of your holiday experience and times is allowed on sightseeing tours for browsing and buying, get some haggling practice before you spend. Cairo offers an incredible selection of shopping, leisure and nightlife activities. Shopping ranges from the famous Khan el-Khalili souk, (or bazaar) largely unchanged since the 14th century, to modern air-conditioned centres displaying the latest from Europe .
Stroll down the famous street markets, like Wekala al-Balaq, for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton, the Tentmakers Bazaar for applique-work, Mohammed Ali Street for musical instruments and, although you probably won't want to buy, the Camel Market makes a fascinating trip, see, smel,l touch. Don't be afraid to bargain for the best price. Bartering is a way of life in Egypt , learn fast , spend less. |
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But if you really do not honing your bartering skills with the locals, then the solution to your problem is to shop from the "fixed price" government shops. It certainly guarantees quality of goods - as in gold items. This is, and has been for over years, a shopper's paradise indeed.
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The best way to get around in Cairo is the taxi, only you need to know the price of the ride before stopping the cab. While negotiating with a taxi driver, make clear that you are talking about Egyptian pounds. You can also experience the local buses ride blend in with the locals. Visit Cairo , an amazing city full of life and history with the most famous history since the World began.
Remember Cairo in August is very hot, pick another month to visit. |
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