How to spend top weekend in Cairo - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Journey on the Desert in a Jeep

If you want to take a break from the benefits of civilization, then make an extreme journey through the White Desert. You will get into a jeep and leave Cairo for 2 weeks to get into the wonderful world of Egypt, which is not yet fully explored. You will go through the dunes, arranging races with other tourists in the daytime. You will also visit several villages where Bedouins live, search for an oasis, see rock paintings, and even swim in hot springs. You will spend the nights in a tent set up on hot sand. You will also try the barbecue during the voyage. It is prepared from camel meat. You will learn how to get water in the desert.

Climb to the Observation Deck of the Cairo Tower

The beautiful tower was built in the city center in 1961. Its height is 187 meters. There are 16 floors in it. The tower looks like a lotus stalk. You can visit this building from 9:00 to 1:00 on any day of the week. You will have to pay $3 for admission. You will get to the fourteenth floor by a high-speed elevator. You will get to a restaurant. It makes a 360-degree turn in 28 minutes. You will enjoy a magnificent panorama of Cairo from here. However, you can also go up to the top floor to get to the observation deck. You can look at the delta of the river Nile and the majestic Giza Pyramids. If come here at night, you will admire the numerous city lights.

Ski Resort in the Suburbs of Cairo

If you are tired of the scorching sun, city attractions and beach holidays, then go to the suburbs of Cairo. You can enjoy winter entertainment, snow, and cold air here. An indoor ski resort called "Ski Egypt" was built here in 2015. An artificially created snow slope is located on its territory. You can go skiing or snowboarding here even in the summer. You will also get to the ice rink. You will play hockey or spend time skating on it. You will rent the equipment. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Horse or Camel Trip

You can go to the stables in Cairo. They are located not far from the majestic Sphinx. A ride on a horse or camel will be arranged for you here. You will pay $9 for every 1 hour of travel. You will get the most vivid impressions if the voyage takes place on a moonlit night or at sunset. It is at this time that you will admire the mysterious beauty of the desert against the background of ancient pyramids.

You can also go to Saqqara on horseback or on a camel. It is open to the public from 8 am to 4 pm during the winter months. You can visit it from 8 am to 5 pm in the summer. The entrance ticket costs $9. You will pay $20 for a guided tour. Your journey will pass through the desert sands and through Abusir. However, keep in mind that you need to bring food and water with you. The trip to the necropolis costs $25. You will pay 2 times more for the return trip.

Exciting Travel on the Nile

If you walk along the Cairo waterfront or come to any five-star hotel located opposite the marina, you will see a traditional pleasure yacht. It has triangular sails. You will hire this ship. You will agree on the price with its owner. You will go on a fascinating tour of the Nile. You can take a light snack with you. It will be better to start a trip along the river at sunset to admire the waters of the Nile and get a vivid impression of the city lights. They light up at dusk.

You can also get to the Zamalek area. The boat station is located here. You will go on a tour of the Nile from here on a regular boat. The first ship leaves the dock early in the morning, and the last one leaves at noon. You will choose the duration of the voyage. It can last for half an hour, an hour, or even all night. The price of entertainment varies from $5 to $40.