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Boat Trips on the Nile

A trip to Egypt is not complete unless you have sailed on the River Nile. The Nile is Egypt's iconic symbol and is the longest river in the world at 6690 km. Depending on how much time you have and where you want to sightsee there are several Nile cruises that cater to all budgets and constraints. Nile trips usually range from two hours (which is a simple boat cruise around Cairo that may or may not include dinner and entertainment) to two weeks (most of Egypt would be covered).

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Overview & visitor information

To book a Nile cruise or if you want further information, contact:

Memphis Tours

1 st Oorb Ibo Sherik 0

Morad St. , Giza

Tel: 02 571 6050

Email: [email protected]

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Walking Tours

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Official walking tours can easily be arranged during all months except for the summer months. However, you may still be able to encounter some unsolicited tour offers by unofficial guides on the street. Although some tourists have stated that such unofficial guides were excellent, it is best to take this offer when traveling in a group and always keep your wits about you when making such decisions.

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Bus Tours

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Bus tours offer a great way to see the city without feeling the pangs of Cairo's heat (especially during the summer months). Most hotels offer bus tour options, so make sure to check with the concierge about what is offered. Bus tours usually include visiting sites such as the Khan al-Khalili bazaar, the Pyramids and Sphinx.

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What to do in Cairo with Children in Tow

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Some of the major tourist sites tend not to be child-friendly because of its large crowds. Yet, do not be turned off if the Pyramids of Giza is not the best place for a child, because with a little digging we have found some alternative options that include parks and playgrounds. Also, some hotels have begun catering to families by offering facilities specifically geared at children.

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Child-Friendly Hotels

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This hotel offers a petting zoo with a staff trained to make sure that the children have fun in a safe and friendly environment. Children can play with monkeys, a deer, a camel, a pony, flamingoes, and ducks. There is also a “Children's Garden" that has toys, swings, a trampoline, and a junior pool.

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Le Meridien Pyramids

Family-friendly

The Le Meridien Pyramids's children's area offers pint-sized chairs and tables along with a children's paddling pool, a special children's menu, and coloring books and crayons. These facilities are available for both hotel guests and non-guests.

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Cataract Pyramids Resort

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The Cataract Pyramids Resort's has both an indoor and outdoor children's area. The indoor children's area includes a children's club with rocking horses, toys, and paddling pool (good for children under four years of age). The outdoor children's area includes a playground with swings, slides, a trampoline, fiberglass funhouses, and a pool for children older than four-years-old.

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Funfairs, Parks, and Playgrounds

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Tahrir Square (Liberation Square)

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Midan Tahrir is the center of modern Cairo. It's a place where several popular landmarks (the Egyptian Museum, the American University in Cairo, the Arab League and the Hilton and Intercontinental Hotels) are located and where congested traffic and un-pedestrian-friendly drivers may alarm the timid tourist. Yet, the hustle and bustle of the square is still interesting and soulful enough because of its authentic mix of ancient culture and local flavor. Hint: to avoid Midan Tahrir's traffic it is best to use the reliable and efficient Sadat Metro station.

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Antiquities Museum

Museum

The Egyptian Museum holds one of the top attractions in Cairo, the Tutankhamun Galleries. The Tutankhamun Galleries is where the treasures of the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun are held. King Tut (as he is referred to in popular culture) had no great historical significance prior to 1922, when the British Egyptologist Howard Carter found his tomb almost entirely intact in the Valley of the Kings (on the West Bank on Luxor in Egypt). In fact, even today, not much is known of this young pharaoh, who when in power at age nine was directed by others to rule the kingdom. Yet, his fame today outshines his little known past because of the mystery he provokes and because of what little damage Tut's tomb and his treasures have undergone (which has provided massive historical insight into Pharaonic burials).

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Islamic Cairo

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If you want to take a trip to the ancient past, then simply stroll down Islamic Cairo and you will soon find yourself surrounded by remnant buildings of medieval Cairo. Tourists are mainly attracted to this area because it is rich in historically Islamic monuments such as ancient mosques, 1,500-year-old markets, and medieval forts.

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Bab Zuwayla

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The Bab Zuwayla is a gate that was built in 1087 by three Armenian monks to protect the then Fatimid city from invasion. The name Fatimid is given to the ancient Shia Dynasty which ruled North Africa from about 900-1200.

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Bayt el-Suhaymi

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Though this site rarely makes it to the top places to visit list, it is well worth seeing this Ottoman-era house if you want to be taken off the beaten path. The Bayt el-Suhaymi enables visitors to glimpse into the lives of wealthy merchants from the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Aqua

This upscale surf and turf restaurant offers a fusion cuisine that includes dishes ranging anywhere from pan-seared salmon pagoda to the traditional lobster thermidor to steak and to the finger-licking Buffalo wings. Vegetarian dishes are also served.

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Moghul Room

Famed as the best Indian restaurant in Cairo, the Moghul Room offers quality food with a serene dining atmosphere that is backed with soft, live Indian music. The food offered is North Indian cuisine that emphasizes tandoori and vegetarian dishes. The Moghul Room is located in the Mena House Oberoi Hotel located across from the pyramids.

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Abu el-Sid

The Abu el-Sid is Cairo's best Egyptian restaurant and bar. The food is traditional and appetizing and brings in a mixed crowd of locals, tourists, and travelers on business. The decor is stylish mix of hanging lamps, large cushions, and brass tables. If you want to taste local food, this is the one place that will have you coming back for more.

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Revolving Restaurant

The Grand Hyatt hotel's Revolving Restaurant is the tallest restaurant in Cairo and the only dining venue which offers a rotating 360 degree of the city (it makes a full circle every 75 minutes) that includes catching sights of the pyramids and Nile River. Besides its superb decor, the restaurant also offers delicious French dishes.

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Da Mario

If you want to escape Egyptian cuisine for a moment, then head over to Da Mario (located in the Hilton) and try its fabulously authentic Italian cuisine. Dishes are delicious and served in a generous quantity. The service is also very efficient. Located near the Egyptian,Museum, Da Mario is also a good choice you are feeling hungry after seeing some Islamic art.

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Khan El-Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Coffee Shop

The Khan El-Khali Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Coffee Shop offers its diners something most restaurants lack; personality. This restaurant has a distinct and charming local attitude that is matched with sumptuous Egyptian food. The coffee shop, which is named after Egypt's Nobel prize-winning novelist, is great for a quick snack if you want to take a mini-break from shopping at the bazaar. The clientele at this inexpensive hot spot includes local artists and intellectuals.

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Andrea

Andrea restaurant is a family-oriented restaurant that specializes in grilled Egyptian dishes. There is a lovely garden from where to dine and a bar that offers some local beer and wine. Though this restaurant is near the pyramids, be careful when driving to this restaurant as it is a bit secluded and some other restaurants carry its name. Reservations are a must.

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L'Aubergine

The L' Aubergine restaurant is Cairo's self-proclaimed only vegetarian restaurant in the city (though it does offer some meat dishes). Its stylish decor and friendly staff make this restaurant a treat to visit. The subdued jazz-style bar is also very inviting.