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In the middle of the crazy amount of things to do in this hugely amazing metropolis of Cairo , you might get a bit disoriented. And you know there’s nothing more disappointing then leaving a destination without discovering it at maximum. Few suggestions will simply draw the attractions map which you can adjust it according to your time, mood and sure, preferences!
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1. The Great Pyramids and Sphynx at Giza
You read about them since you were a child. You saw them on Discovery Channel. You promised yourself that you would visit them some day. And here you are, finally! Impressive but diverting as extremely crowded during the day, they get spectacular in the evening during the Sound and Light Show – spotlights, ambient music – this is the time the ancient structures actually turns alive.
2. The Egyptian Museum will throw in the middle of the overwhelming Egyptian history! Everything is arranged chronologically behind the protective glass, waiting for you to discover it! You will even have the opportunity to meet King Tut and the amazing treasure revealed from its tomb.
3. Khan-el-Khalili is a huge and extremely charming open air-market, dating back to 1382, and considered by many travelers the most entertaining part of Cairo . Prepare yourself as your souvenir shopping will be long, long, long. There are traditional galabeya robes, interesting spices, sheesha with flavored tobacco, and God, just lots of colorful jewellery stealing your eye. Only three rules to follow – keep your calm, check prices in several shops and be friendly! Relax with a tea and sheesha at the picturesque Fishawi’ café, continuously open from more then 200 years.
4. Dress appropriately and get into the special world of the Islamic Cairo. Listen to the silent tale of the architecture and pay a visit to the most sacred site in Cairo , the Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. Don’t miss the massive Citadel of Salah-el-Din, a witness of Egypt ’s tumultuous past, crowned as the mosque of Mohammed Ali. The reward for facing the heat in this Islamic tour is the impressive view from the Citadel over Cairo and the Pyramids.
5. A felucca ride on the Nile will show a Cairo at its most serene. Enjoy the best city view in the sunset light, when the city sounds disappear and you can hear the prayers from all the mosques of this amazing metropolis.
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