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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Safety Personal Security The Egyptian police will do their best to secure...
Last edited: 24 July 2009
History 
Egypt, especially Cairo, is very rich in History. There are few travelers who...
Last edited: 12 November 2006
Recommended Reading 
For anyone planning a trip to Cairo, Egypt, a travel guide is a must. Traveling...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
Tourist Board Info 
There are many, many websites dedicated to Cairo , Egypt . Several of them are...
Last edited: 17 March 2007
Weather & When to Go 
To Speak about weather, it is important to realize that in Egypt weather is...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
All you need to know-Cairo 
  There are very important information you have to know if you finally decided...
Last edited: 26 December 2009
Baron Palace - Heliopolis 
                                                     Views of the Baron...
Last edited: 27 June 2007
Islamic Cairo - Madrasa of Sultan Barquq 
                 ... Madrasa and Mausoleum of Sultan Barquq     This beautiful...
Last edited: 03 August 2008
New entrance fees from NOVEMBER 2008 
   The Ministry of Cutlure and the Supreme Counicil of Archaeology just...
Last edited: 05 December 2008
Ramadan 
  This year (2009) Ramadan begins approxamitly (depending on the moon) on the...
Last edited: 06 July 2009
Renovations - the before and after 
  Major renovation works in Cairo Over the past 15 years a great deal of...
Last edited: 06 February 2009
Things to know before you go 
Preface: Throw out any preconceived notion you have of Cairo or the rest of...
Last edited: 04 December 2009
What does it take to be a Tour Guide 
   1) Tour guides must be highly educated. They must have a high degree from a...
Last edited: 21 September 2009
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Inside Transportation
Public Transportation 
Cairo has many modes of public transportation that both residents and tourists...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Do not even think about renting a car to drive in Cairo!  Taxis are cheap and...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Arriving & Departing 
Cairo International AirportHere is the link to the Cairo International Airport...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
Shuttle Service at Cairo Airport 
This service is available from the "desks"  in all Terminals  "Cairo Airport...
Last edited: 17 March 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
One day in Cairo (from cruise-boat in Alexandria, day trip from Red Sea/Nile...
Last edited: 24 November 2009
Family Travel 
Cairo is a city in which family travel is definitely doable. There are plenty...
Last edited: 28 April 2009
First-time Visitors 
People who travel to Cairo, Egypt for business or vacation can expect to be...
Last edited: 15 April 2009
Nightlife 
Your choices for seeing a belly dance show are either in nightclubs, hotels or...
Last edited: 21 February 2008
The Performing Arts 
Bellydance The history of Bellydance, otherwise known as Raks Sharki or...
Last edited: 11 May 2009
Shopping 
  Bazaar Shopping Shopping in Cairo is an experience in itself. Days can be...
Last edited: 26 July 2009
Islamic Cairo (Walk 1) 
General Comments This walk from August 2008 is  in a traffic free area...
Last edited: 14 February 2009
Food 
The food can be variable. There are many tourist restaurants near the pyramids...
Last edited: 13 August 2009
Islamic Cairo (Walk 2) 
General Comments Cairo is not made for pedestrians, cars are everywhere, and...
Last edited: 18 September 2009
Khan Misr Touloun - for local handcrafts 
  Khan Misr Touloun - shopping as it should be This shop is located opposite...
Last edited: 01 July 2008
Madrassa and Mausoleum of Sultan Qalanum 
Madrassa and Mausoleum of Sultan Qalawun   Located in the great street of...
Last edited: 03 August 2008
Monuments of Medieval Cairo 
Monuments of Medieval Cairo (Pictures coming soon) In 1951 the Survey of Egypt...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Scenic Views 
    Two good places to take photos of Cairo are the  viewing platform at the...
Last edited: 25 June 2007
Tourist Guides Recommendations  
  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS LIST IS UPDATED AND MAINTAINED BY TA DESTINATION...
Last edited: 18 December 2009
Travel Companies - Recommended  
It is hoped that this list of contact details will be of assistance to visitors...
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Visa, Money, Tipping 
Regarding Visas This is the first concern for all travelers arriving in Egypt...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
What to see on a one day visit to Cairo 
One Day Visit to Cairo The following are the standard/most popular places to...
Last edited: 22 September 2009
What to wear when visiting Egypt 
Egypt, being a Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the...
Last edited: 11 January 2009
Where to stay ? down town or Pyramids ? 
How to choose your hotel location This is an important subject when planning...
Last edited: 02 November 2008
Al Rifai Mosque 
The Mosque of al-Rifai was founded in 1819 and never finished until 1912.  The...
Last edited: 07 May 2009
Alabaster Mosque (Mohammad Ali Mosque) 
 The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns the Citadel of Salah ad-Din.  Built...
Last edited: 08 May 2009
Alabaster Sphinx 
This impressive monument weighing eighty tons was carved to honor an unknown...
Last edited: 06 May 2009
Ben Ezra Synagogue 
No longer used for worship, the Ben Ezra Synagogue is the oldest Jewish...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
Church of St. Barbara 
Considered one of Egypt’s largest and most magnificent churches, this 11th...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
Citadel (Al-Qalaa) 
This massive stone fortress, begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 was home to Egypt's...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Colossus of Ramses II 
Truncated at the knees the massive limestone colossus of Ramses II extends more...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
Egyptian Antiquities Museum 
This famous museum built in 1902 houses the world’s largest collection of...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
El Muayyad Mosque 
Sultan al-Mu'ayyad Mosque was built in the 15th Century, though the interior...
Last edited: 18 February 2009
El-Ghuri Wakala 
Wikala El-Ghouri, this feat of Islamic architecture is open to public during...
Last edited: 17 April 2008
Gizeh Plateau 
The Giza Plateau is home to the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and...
Last edited: 16 May 2009
Heliopolis 
Heliopolis One of the most attractive and pleasant areas of Cairo...
Last edited: 09 August 2008
Islamic Cairo 
            Islamic Cairo, the jewel of Cairo                   ...   I This...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
Kefre, the second pyramid 
Only ten feet shorter in height and fifty feet shorter in width, Khafre's...
Last edited: 16 May 2009
Keops Pyramid 
An ancient arab proverb says it all, "Man fears time; time fears the...
Last edited: 30 November 2009
Khalil Museum 
Khalil Musuem, formal name "Musuem of Mohamed Mahmoud Khalil and his wife", is...
Last edited: 30 November 2007
Khan Al-Khalili 
Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air bazaar...
Last edited: 01 May 2009
Mastaba of Mereruka Tomb 
Dating back to the 6th Dynasty (2323-2150 BC), this is the largest tomb complex...
Last edited: 09 May 2009
Memphis 
Memphis was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom.  It is...
Last edited: 05 May 2009
Mikerinos Pyramid 
The Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus in Greek) is the last great pyramid to built...
Last edited: 16 May 2009
Mohamed Ali Mosque (Citadel of Saladin) 
The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns the Citadel of Salah ad-Din.  Built between 1824...
Last edited: 06 May 2009
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan 
The Mosque of Sultan Hassan is one of the best examples of early Mamluk...
Last edited: 30 April 2009
Palace of Emir Bishtak 
Kasr (Palace) of Bishtak Located in Al-Muizz El-Din Allah Street (otherwise...
Last edited: 03 July 2007
Pyramid of Unas 
Unas was the last king of the 5th Dynasty.  His crumbling pyramid contains a...
Last edited: 17 May 2009
Pyramids Sound and Light Show 
So you're in Cairo and you've seen the Pyramids in daylight.  If you want a...
Last edited: 25 October 2006
Saint Andrew's United Church of Cairo 
Saint Andrew's United Church of Cairo is an international, interdenominational...
Last edited: 19 November 2008
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids 
Saqqara is one of the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt comprising...
Last edited: 18 April 2009
Step Pyramid of Djoser 
The Pyramid of Djoser is the showpiece of the necropolis at Saqqara.  Built in...
Last edited: 03 May 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
If you are a vegetarian in Egypt , you shouldn't worry at all. Although there...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Cheap Eats 
There several types of "Cheap eats" in Cairo. They mainly consist of vegetarian...
Last edited: 24 October 2007
La Bodega 
This is an upscale trendy yet elegant restaurant in the chic neghborhood of...
Last edited: 30 June 2008
Andrea 
This combination bar, nightclub, outdoor patio, and restaurant is a favorite...
Last edited: 28 March 2009
Chili's Grill & Bar 
Chili's featuresTex-Mex style food, and decorated just like the locations in...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa to enter Egypt, which can be...
Last edited: 23 April 2009
Important Phrases 
  Greetings and first time meet:  Hello (friendly greeting) – assalamu aleikum...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: 23 May 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is not expected, and if you do not tip it will...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: 09 February 2009
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Currency Exchange. Sharm El Sheikh. 
Just having returned from Sharm El Sheikh a suggestion is to Exchange money in...
Last edited: 20 November 2008
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: 01 December 2008
Health Information 
There are several good websites with health information for travelers to Egypt...
Last edited: 09 September 2009
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: 25 November 2009
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