Guidebook of Giza and Cairo
Sightseeing
Saqqara Necropolis
The Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum
Dahshur
The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid
Coptic Cairo
Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Greek Church of St. George
Prins Mohamed Ali Palace (Al Manial Palace)
1 السراياA hidden gem
Salah El Din Al Ayouby borg
Privet Entrance Bel KalaaAlabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel.
Moskan Ibn Tulun
Ahmed Ibn Tolon Sq.One of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques.
A famous bazaar and souq in the historic centre of Cairo. Fascinating and crowded!
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Khan Al-Khalili
A famous bazaar and souq in the historic centre of Cairo. Fascinating and crowded!
Gísa nekropólís
Al HaramAt only 5-minute walk from my property.
Faraó byggðin
3 Al Bahr Al AazamRelaxing and educational, this is the world's first living museum.
Egyptalandsmúseum
El-Tahrir SquareIt contains 120 000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities
The Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Alexandria Desert RoadOpening soon. Largest archaeological museum in the world.
Moskan og Mádrasan hjá Sultan Hassan
A monumental mosque from the 14th century.
Al-Rifa'i moskan
El-RefaeyA beautiful sanctuary
Sabil of Muhammad Ali Pasha
A public drinking fountain
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
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Bab Zuweila
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces south
Bab al-Futuh
Bab Al FoutohOne of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north
Bab El Nasr
Bab El-NasrOne of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north.
Al-Azhar moskan
The first Islamic University built in Cairo.
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al FatmiOne of Cairo's oldest streets
The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
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Moskan Amr ibn el-Aas
Sidey Hassan Al AnwarThe original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
Qalawun Complex
One of the major monuments of Islamic Cairo. Must be visited!
Nilometer
الطرف الجنوبيSituated on Rhoda Island, it dates back to 861
Aqsunqur Mosque
One of several "blue mosques" in the world.
Food scene
Abou Shakra Restaurants
1 Abou Al Hool Al SeiahiOpened in 1947 and with a breathtaking view of the Giza Pyramids.
Felfela Village
27 Al RemayaAuthentic 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.
Nile River
Kornish Al NileRiver Nile dinner cruise in Cairo.
Neighbourhoods
Nazlet El-Semman
Landscapes
Nile River
Kornish Al NileSailing by felucca
Faiyum Oasis
Tunis Village in the middle of the oasis
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
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Al-Azhar Park
Salah Salem StreetIt's one of the world's sixty great public spaces by the Project for Public Spaces
Borgartillaga
Ekki missa af
Giza Pyramids - Sound & Light Show
The show can also be seen for free from our nearby house.
Siðir og menning
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).
Bókaðu áður en þú leggur af stað
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.