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Egypt, Summer 2007

A trip from July 25, 2007 to July 31, 2007, travelling to Cairo, Giza
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07/25/2007 to 07/31/2007
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Unscheduled - Cairo

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Egyptian Museum

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Founded in 1858 by French archeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-col …
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Tahrir Square
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 579 6974
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Cairo Tower

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Built during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance, this 187 meter (615-feet)-high slender tow …
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Cairo Tower
Next to Al-Ahli Sporting Club
Cairo, Egypt
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Step Pyramid of Saqqara

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Designed by Imhotep, chief architect of the III Dynasty pharaoh Djoser, this six-tiered funerary chamber was the fir …
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North Saqqara
Cairo, Egypt
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Islamic Cairo

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Tucked away amid the modern urban area of Cairo lies one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, with its famous …
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Islamic Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
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Al-Refa'i Mosque

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It may look like the partner of the Sultan Hassan Mosque next door, but half a century separates their construction …
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Al-Refa'i Mosque
El-Qalaa Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 (0)2 391 3454 (Tourist Information)
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Cairo

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City
Cairo, Egypt
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Mastaba of Mereruka

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The Mastaba of Mereruka is one of the largest in Saqqara with about 30 chambers. Excavated in 1893, by J. de Morgan, …
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Step Pyramid of Djoser
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist information)
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Sabil-Kuttab of Abd El-Rahman Katkhuda

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A kottab is somewhere young children would go to receive an elementary education in the Quran, a sabil is fountain. …
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Sabil-Kuttab of Abd El-Rahman Katkhuda
Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist Information)
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Townhouse Gallery Exhibits

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Arguably the best private gallery in the city, owner William Wells is a leading figure in Cairo's art community. Exh …
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Townhouse Gallery Exhibits
Hussein El Me'mar Basha Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 576 8086
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Al Azhar Park

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Funded by the Aga Khan Trust, this park was created to make a leisure and recreational spot for residents and touris …
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Salah Salem Street
Cairo, 11562
Egypt
+20 2 510 3868 / +20 2 510 7378
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Pyramid of Unas

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This Pyramid could easily be ignored for it resembles a pile of dirt and rubble. Although the exterior is rather sha …
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Saqqara
Cairo, 12561
Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist Information)
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Meidum Pyramid

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This interesting pyramid is thought to have been started by Pharaoh Huni, and completed by his son Sneferu, the foun …
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Meidum Area
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist information)
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Abdeen Palace Museum

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The stately grandeur of this palace owes to its construction in 1863 at a time when a worldwide cotton shortage mean …
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Moustafa Abdel Raziq Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 391 0042
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Dr. Ragab's Pharaonic Village

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Accessible only by boat, this private tourist project on an island in the Nile south of the Giza Bridge attempts to …
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3 El Bahr El Aazam St
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 571 8675
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Mosque-Madrassa of al Ghouri

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Built in 1504 by Sultan Quansuh al Ghouri, this building is a delightful example of Mameluke architecture. Situated …
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Mosque-Madrassa of al Ghouri
In front of al Ghouri Mausoleum
Cairo, Egypt
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Cairo-Berlin Art Gallery Exhibits

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This small gallery in the heart of downtown is known for its exciting and innovative exhibitions, most featuring …
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17 Youssef el-Guindi Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 393 1764
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Arabesque

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Notable for its art gallery and fine Oriental decor, the food at this tourist trap is overpriced. Come for the …
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6 Qasr el-Nil Street
Cairo, IL 62914
Egypt
+20 2 574 7898
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Museum of Islamic Ceramics

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This museum is located in the splendid palace of Prince Ibrahim which, appropriately enough, is an impressive exampl …
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Prince Ibrahim's Palace
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 736 8672
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Sayyed Zeinab Cultural Park

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This fantastically-designed park provides a huge area in which children can roam, run and explore its village and st …
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Qadri Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 391 5220
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Sinbad

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A fantastic theme park offering a variety of games for children and teenagers, including a flying carpet, slides, Ho …
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Terminal of el-Nozha Metro
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 296 9550
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Unscheduled - Giza

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Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)

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The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest …
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Giza Plateau
Giza, 12561
Egypt
+20 2 383 8823
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Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza

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The commentary might not impress you, but the dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sphinx and Pyram …
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Giza Pyramids Plateau
Giza, Egypt
+20 2 386 3469 / +20 2 385 2880 / +20 2 285 4509 (
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Sphinx (The)

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Of all Egypt's monuments, none is as majestic and haunting as the Great Sphinx. It was named as such by the Greeks, …
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Giza Pyramids Plateau
Giza, Egypt
+20 2 383 8823
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DheeyaR (View DheeyaR's trips)
This is a trip with my younger sister (age 12) and my parents.
What do you think would be attractive for first time visiters? And what can we do on the same day (like Egyptian Museum and Cairo Tower)?
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sun city t (View sun city t's trips)
This Trip It"Ll Nice If Make't Like That.1St Day,Pyramids&Sakkara,At Night Cairo Tower,2D Day,Egyptian museum&Mohamed Ali &Sultan Hasan Mosque,At Night Sound And Light Show,3D Day Islamic Museum&old Cairo At Night Dinner Show,4S Day Dhashor Pyramids .And HAve A nice Flight
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sun city t (View sun city t's trips)
And If You Need Any Asistance Contact Me As A Travel Agent To Organize Your Trip With Our A/C Cars
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