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On first impression, there is hardly a superlative too extreme to capture the epic scale of this city of some 15 million—or 14, or 16; no one really knows for sure—that sprawls in all directions. The traffic, the people, the chaotic rhythm of Cairo will all reinforce this impression, threatening to overwhelm you. So take your time, relax over a mint tea in a café, or wander the quiet back alleys, and a different world will be revealed to you. In many ways Cairo is the proverbial overgrown village, full of little districts and communities that feel much smaller and more intimate than the city of which they're part.
Cairo Hotels
Cairo's top hotels are all quite affordable by international standards, but few have any sense of Old World charm. Expect to pay a substantial premium for...read more
Cairo Restaurants
Egyptians eat late: lunch from 1 to 3 and dinner often starting at 9 or 10. Most restaurants are open daily for both lunch and dinner. Dress is generally...read more
Things To Do in Cairo
Cairo is big: just how big you'll see on the drive...read more
Travel Deals in Cairo
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Cairo Experiences
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The First View of the Great Pyramids: Stand at the viewing platform on the Pyramids plateau and gaze out over the only remaining wonder of the... Read more
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Édouard Louis Joseph, Baron Empain, was born in 1852 in a small town in Belgium. His first career was as a draughtsman, but during his... Read more
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Copts may elect to join a monastery after they have fulfilled some surprisingly unspiritual requirements. They need to be at least 25 years old... Read more
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The monthlong Ramadan holiday is a remarkable experience, exciting, and, yes, potentially frustrating. Fasting during Ramadan from sunrise to... Read more
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If you live in a city with an Arab neighborhood, you might have some luck tracking down the films of Egypt's best-known director, the recently... Read more
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The Chaar-Hachamaim Synagogue was paid for with contributions from some of the most powerful men in Cairo—a small coterie of Jewish families... Read more
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Deals & Discoveries, Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Egypt has lured world wanderers for millennia with some of civilization’s grandest treasures.... Read more
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