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.
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.
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 … Open
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”
Check on the map: 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. …
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Great Sphinx
From the series “The Oldest Surviving Monuments on Earth”
Check on the map: 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. …
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Great Pyramid of Giza
From the series “Top Survived Pyramids from Previous Civilizations”
Check on the map: 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. …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cairo and surroundings
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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Travelling to Cairo - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Cairo. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.