Cairo

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Located in the northeast of the country, Cairo is the gateway to the Nile delta, where the lower Nile separates into the Rosetta and Damietta branches.

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Egypt is probably the world’s oldest civilization having emerged from the Nile Valley around 3,100 BC, historically. Egypt is probably one of the oldest vacation spots too. Early Greeks, Romans and others went there just for fun, and to see the wonders of some of mankind’s earliest triumphs. Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is one of the largest cities in …

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Planning a Trip

LANGUAGE Arabic CURRENCY Egyptian Pound BEST TIME TO VISIT May to June & October to January NEAREST RAILWAY STATION Ramses Railway Station NEAREST AIRPORT Cairo International Airport (CAI) EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER 122, 123 INTERNET ACCESS Wi-fi is available for free in the vast majority of hotels as well as many cafes and restaurants but sometimes the connectivity can be really …

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Getting Around

By Bus Cairo is thoroughly served by a network of lumbering sardine-cans-on-wheels and smaller shuttle-size minibuses. They’re good for slow but cheap trips to the Pyramids or from the airport, but elsewhere you can travel more efficiently and comfortably by metro and/or taxi. Signs are in Arabic only, so you’ll have to know your numerals. There is no known map …

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History & Culture

Egypt’s complicated history can be traced all the way back to the days before Christ, and with such a legacy, it’s easy to see how this region became one of the most impressive civilizations on earth. Egyptians were pioneers of language and art, influencing several other cultures in the world today. Egypt has a lengthy history starting with the creation …

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Top Attractions

PYRAMIDS OF GIZA Built as massive tombs on the orders of the pharaohs, they were constructed by teams of workers tens-of-thousands strong. Today they stand as an awe-inspiring tribute to the might, organisation and achievements of ancient Egypt. Ongoing excavations on the Giza Plateau, along with the discovery of a pyramid-builders’ settlement, complete with areas for large-scale food production and …

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