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Preparing your trip to Cairo: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

1. Tips in Cairo should be given literally for any service. Do not forget to leave cash reward to a waiter in a restaurant, maid at your hotel and, of course, to a guide, as well as a passerby, who has helped to find the way to places of interest.

2. There are always police officers on duty in the streets of the city. Feel free to ask them for help. The representatives of law enforcement will tell you how to get to the street of your destination and will always help.

3. Do not wear short skirts, shorts and T-shirts with short sleeves for a walk in Cairo. The proper clothes for the city should be as closed as possible. Bright outfits should also be worn in night clubs only.

4. All major hotels, shopping complexes and petrol stations allow payments by credit card. When going to the market, make sure you have enough paper money. It is better to stock up with more cash in small denominations.

5. Currency can be exchanged not only in banks, but also in specialized exchange offices, which can be found in every major shopping center and restaurant. Banks offer the most favorable exchange rate. As a rule, the rate is almost the same in all institutions. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

6. Travelers who plan to purchase antiques and paintings as souvenirs are recommended to take care of all the necessary documents in advance. Export of objects of cultural value is prohibited.

7. Power supply voltage is 220 V. Almost all hotels in Cairo are equipped with wall sockets of the standard European model. However, tourists are recommended to clarify this issue in advance. In some hotels adapters for appliances are available upon request.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Cairo inhabitants

Strict moral and ethical standards are one of the main national features that are definitely worth mentioning while describing Cairo. Many of the local traditions may seem rather strange to …

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8. The best way to make telephone calls to other countries is to use special telephones that are operated by plastic cards. Calls from post offices will cost a bit more, and the highest rate is offered in hotels.

9. The locals are very welcoming and hospitable, so in no case should travellers reject an invitation to have a cup of tea or coffee. Before making a visit guests will need to get some modest souvenirs for hosts.

10. Tourists are often offered to purchase interesting crafts and jewelry made of corals. The purchase of such items, as well as their sale, is considered a serious crime.

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What to visit being in Cairo - unique sights

Islamic Art Museum

From the series “Top Surviving Artifacts of Muslim Civilization”

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Distance from Cairo center - 0.6 km.

One of the most unusual expositions is the exposition of marble fountains and rare manuscripts, incredible beauty handmade carpets are produced in the galleries. Among other unique exhibits, it is worth to note the huge papyrus, made up of 12 separate parts. Its length is 2.5 meters. This papyrus is one of the largest. The text, which is written on it, dates from the year 758. To inspect all the priceless exhibits of the museum you need to spend a few days, usually, a tour of the museum lasts at least three hours. … Read further

Great Sphinx

From the series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”

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Distance from Cairo center - 13.6 km.

The remarkable statue with the body of the lion and the head of man was severely damaged by the element and the destructive activity of man. In the 14th century, an Arabian Sheikh had examined the power of his guns. It is true that the face part of the sculpture in this period was deliberately partially destroyed. In the 14th century it was forbidden in the Arab countries to portray human faces. The purposeful and full research of the most ancient monument was begun only after 1925, when it was completely freed from thousand-year-old sand deposits. During the excavations, the ruins of the ancient sanctuary were discovered between the fore-paws of the statue, which, unlike the statue, was unfortunately completely destroyed. … Read further

Great Pyramid of Giza

From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”

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Distance from Cairo center - 13.6 km.

The fact that Cheops Pyramid remained the tallest building on Earth until the beginning of the 14th century seems simply unbelievable. It is also today one of the highest pyramids in the world. The stone blocks, whose average weight is 2.5 tons, and the maximum weight - about 10 tons, were used as the main building block in the construction of the pyramid. In what ways have people built more than 4,000 years ago from an architectural point of view ideal building without any special equipment, remains still one of the main rulers of the world. Cheops pyramid is a real world-wide. … Read further

Preparing your trip to Cairo: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

What to visit being in Cairo - unique sights

Islamic Art Museum

Great Sphinx

Great Pyramid of Giza

City tours, excursions and tickets in Cairo and surroundings

Photos of Cairo

Services search (pharmacy, police, parking, banks) on Cairo map

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