Guidebook of Giza and Cairo

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Guidebook of Giza and Cairo

Sightseeing

The Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum
Saqqara Necropolis
The Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum
The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid
Dahshur
The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid
Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Greek Church of St. George
Coptic Cairo
Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Greek Church of St. George
A hidden gem
18 residents recomanen
Palau del príncep Mohamed Ali (Palau Al Manial)
1 السرايا
18 residents recomanen
A hidden gem
Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel.
69 residents recomanen
Ciutadella de Saladino
Privet Entrance Bel Kalaa
69 residents recomanen
Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel.
One of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques.
12 residents recomanen
Mesquita d'Ibn Tulun
Ahmed Ibn Tolon Sq.
12 residents recomanen
One of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques.
A famous bazaar and souq in the historic centre of Cairo. Fascinating and crowded!
95 residents recomanen
Khan al-Khalili
95 residents recomanen
A famous bazaar and souq in the historic centre of Cairo. Fascinating and crowded!
At only 5-minute walk from my property.
93 residents recomanen
Necròpolis de Giza
Al Haram
93 residents recomanen
At only 5-minute walk from my property.
Relaxing and educational, this is the world's first living museum.
12 residents recomanen
Vila Faraònica
3 Al Bahr Al Aazam
12 residents recomanen
Relaxing and educational, this is the world's first living museum.
It contains 120 000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities
130 residents recomanen
Museu Egipci
El-Tahrir Square
130 residents recomanen
It contains 120 000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities
Opening soon. Largest archaeological museum in the world.
6 residents recomanen
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Alexandria Desert Road
6 residents recomanen
Opening soon. Largest archaeological museum in the world.
A monumental mosque from the 14th century.
14 residents recomanen
Mesquita i madrassa del sultà Hassan
14 residents recomanen
A monumental mosque from the 14th century.
A beautiful sanctuary
Mesquita Al-Rifa'i
El-Refaey
A beautiful sanctuary
A public drinking fountain
Sabil of Muhammad Ali Pasha
A public drinking fountain
Al-Tannoura performance/show
Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center
Al-Tannoura performance/show
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces south
6 residents recomanen
Bab Zuweila
6 residents recomanen
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces south
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north
Bab al-Futuh
Bab Al Foutoh
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north.
Bab El Nasr
Bab El-Nasr
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north.
The first Islamic University built in Cairo.
9 residents recomanen
Mesquita d'Al-Azhar
9 residents recomanen
The first Islamic University built in Cairo.
One of Cairo's oldest streets
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi
One of Cairo's oldest streets
The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
6 residents recomanen
Mesquita d'Amr ibn el-Aas
Sidey Hassan Al Anwar
6 residents recomanen
The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
One of the major monuments of Islamic Cairo. Must be visited!
Complex de Qalawun
One of the major monuments of Islamic Cairo. Must be visited!
Situated on Rhoda Island, it dates back to 861
Nilometer
الطرف الجنوبي
Situated on Rhoda Island, it dates back to 861
One of several "blue mosques" in the world.
Aqsunqur Mosque
One of several "blue mosques" in the world.

Food scene

Opened in 1947 and with a breathtaking view of the Giza Pyramids.
Abou Shakra Restaurants
1 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi
Opened in 1947 and with a breathtaking view of the Giza Pyramids.
Authentic Egyptian food.
Felfela Village
27 Al Remaya
Authentic Egyptian food.
Opened in 1930. It has a beautiful view of the Giza Pyramids and serves delicious food.
Cheristo Seafood Restaurant
طريق الأسكندريه الصحراوي،
Opened in 1930. It has a beautiful view of the Giza Pyramids and serves delicious food.
River Nile dinner cruise in Cairo.
7 residents recomanen
Nile River
Kornish Al Nile
7 residents recomanen
River Nile dinner cruise in Cairo.

Neighbourhoods

Nazlet El-Semman

Landscapes

Sailing by felucca
7 residents recomanen
Nile River
Kornish Al Nile
7 residents recomanen
Sailing by felucca
Tunis Village in the middle of the oasis
Faiyum Oasis
Tunis Village in the middle of the oasis
Old town of Shali, Lake Aftnas, Pigeon Towers
Siwa Oasis
Old town of Shali, Lake Aftnas, Pigeon Towers
It's one of the world's sixty great public spaces by the Project for Public Spaces
85 residents recomanen
Parc Al-Azhar
Salah Salem Street
85 residents recomanen
It's one of the world's sixty great public spaces by the Project for Public Spaces

Recomanacions sobre la ciutat

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Giza Pyramids - Sound & Light Show

The show can also be seen for free from our nearby house.
Costums i cultura

Dress codes & various recommendations

All female travellers are recommended to wear long trousers and long skirts. I advise every visitor to wear a hat/scarf and sunglasses (sun is very strong especially from April to September).
Fes la reserva abans de marxar

Book your tours in advance

During the high season, tour bookings should be made in advance. Once you make your room reservation, please contact us for more information about the tours of the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Dashshur, Memphis, Cairo etc.: we will provide you with all the details and prices.