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Birthday Vacation

A trip from August 11, 2006 to August 19, 2006, travelling to Cairo
An Africkan getaway for my 23rd birthday would be the perfect … More  
An Africkan getaway for my 23rd birthday would be the perfect way to end my summer vacation befor i have to go back to school in the fall. I have always wanted to go to Egypt and see the all the wonderfull things that have accumulaulated over the years.
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Location:
Cairo
Day:
08/11/2006 to 08/19/2006
Category:
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Unscheduled - Cairo

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Designed by Imhotep, chief architect of the III Dynasty pharaoh Djoser, this six-tiered funerary chamber was the fir …
Thing to Do
Step Pyramid of Saqqara
North Saqqara
Cairo, Egypt
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Established in 1908 to preserve Coptic Christian artifacts from destruction, this renovated old building houses the …
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Coptic Museum (The)
Mar Guirguis Street
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 362 8766 / + 20 2 363 9742
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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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Sphinx (The)
Giza Pyramids Plateau
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 383 8823
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Founded in 1858 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-co …
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Egyptian Museum
Tahrir Square
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 579 6974
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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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Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza
Giza Pyramids Plateau
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 386 3469 / +20 2 385 2880 / +20 2 285 4509 (
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Built during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance, this 187m-high slender tower on an island …
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Cairo Tower
Next to Al-Ahli Sporting Club
Cairo, Egypt
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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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Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
Giza Plateau
Cairo, NE 12561
Egypt
+20 2 383 8823
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Home of the small conglomeration of Coptic Catholics in Egypt, this church is relatively old. It is small but …
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El Imam Ali Street
Cairo, IL 62914
Egypt
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Located in Maadi, this center is aimed at everyone from the novice to the very experienced scuba diver. It specialis …
Thing to Do
1/2 Lasilky Road
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 519 4930
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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, NE 12561
Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist Information)
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The Sphinxes are the most mystical creatures of ancient Egypt. By far the most famous Sphinx is that of Giza, howeve …
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Memphis
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 285 4509 (Tourist information)
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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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The smallest of the three great pyramids of Giza, this pyramid was built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Menkaure (Mycerin …
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Giza Pyramids Plateau
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 393 7529 (Tourist Information)
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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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The centre presents lectures by academics, mostly in the field of Egyptology and Egyptian, Islamic and Coptic histor …
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2 Simon Bolivar Square
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 354 8239 / +20 2 355 8683
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Established in 1895 by Khedive Ismail as part of the Geographical Society, this neglected museum gives visitors the …
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109 Kasr el-Aini Street
Cairo, 11511
Egypt
+20 2 794 5450
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The Hotel Osiris is a newly built hotel with a unique oriental inspired style, which has given the place a special …
Hotel
49 Nobar Street
Cairo, Egypt
+2 02 27945728
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A scenic Nile-side setting and temptuous seafood bar make this upper deck restaurant one of the city's leading …
Restaurant
On the Americana Boat
Cairo, IL 62914
Egypt
+20 2 570 9693
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Great seafood doesn't have to be expensive. Head downtown to stuff yourself silly.
Restaurant
25 Al-Boustan Street
Cairo, IL 62914
Egypt
+20 2 794 0042
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With branches all over the world, this American eatery is not the place to go for a unique dining experience. …
Restaurant
Merryland Gardens
Cairo, Egypt
+20 2 450 8090
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A panoramic view of the city across the Nile is just one of the many draws of this popular grill and seafood cafe …
Restaurant
Saray El-Gezira Street
Cairo, NY 11211
Egypt
+20 2 735 6730
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