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Egypt
A country like the Great Sphinx - half-human and half-lion
From the bustling capital of Cairo to the beautifully situated Aswan, Egypt is
a marvel of antiquities and modern-day amenities. Nile cruises are a popular
way of seeing a lot in one trip, but it’s also possible to travel by train to
Aswan. Consider flying from Cairo and taking the train back, stopping off as
the fancy takes you. Luxor is a treasure of temples and the Valley of the Kings, capital: Cairo
population: 80335036
home to sweeping vistas and Tutankhamun's burial place. In Aswan, about 80 area: 1001450
miles south of Luxor, the Nile flows through amber desert and granite rocks, time zone: GMT +2
languages: Arabic (official)
around emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. Across the religions: Islam (mostly
Nile from Aswan is the Tomb of Aga Khan, who died in 1957. And don’t forget Sunni) 90%,Coptic 9%
GDP per capita (PPP):
the Aswan Dam and the unfinished obelisk, a granite monument that was 4836
abandoned centuries ago after a crack was discovered. Expect a mild winter literacy: 55.6
life expectancy: 63.3
from November to April and a very hot summer from May to October. electricity: 220 V (50 Hz)
electric plug type: C
currency (code): EGP
Top Things to do calling code: 20

internet TLD: .eg
Pyramids of Giza Egyptian Museum

The number of tourists who can enter The Egyptian Museum is housed in a
Cheops is limited in order to preserve beautiful historic building at the north
the monument so arrive early (morning end of Midan Tahrir
session 0800, then another batch at ... opening hours: Daily 9am-4.45pm, last entry 4pm;
price level: 1 Fri 12pm-2pm
opening hours: Daily 0800-1600 winter, 0800-1800 website: www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg
see more at tripwolf.com
summer
other names: Pyramids of Giza, Pyramids at Giza
rates and features: E£50 (students E£25) to enter
the area, additional E£100 (students E£50) to
enter the Pyramid of Cheops
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Top Things to do
Luxor Temple Karnak Temple complex
(The temple, in the centre of town on the (Daily 0600-1730 (last tickets sold an hr before
Corniche, is open daily 0600-2100 in winter, closing, but it’s recommended to get there
0600-2200 in summer. E£40, students E£20, by 1600 at the latest). E£50, students E£25.
cameras free, tripods... Cameras free....
opening hours: Daily 8am – 9pm opening hours: in summer, daily 6am – 6pm, in winter
rates and features: £40 daily 6am – 5pm
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Al-Fishawy Valley of the Kings
The oldest coffee house in Cairo, Fishawl's is (Entry to the Valley of the Kings is E£70,
nicknamed the "café of mirrors" for its 19th- students E£35, and gives you access to 3 tombs
century Turkish style décor consisting of panels of your choosing, except for Tutankhamen’s
of mirros... tomb, which costs...
price level: 1 website: http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
opening hours: Open 24 hours other names: Biban el-Muluk
address: 4 doors down from al-Hussein Hotel, just off al- rates and features: E£70
Hussein Square see more at tripwolf.com
telephone: 2 590 6755
Pricing rating: 1
Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino The Citadel

A palace by the Nile An imposing medieval fortress offering
price level: 3 sweeping views of the city.
website: http://www.marriott.com opening hours: 08:00 am -17:00 pm [October-May]; 08:00
address: 16 Saraya El Gezira Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt am -18:00 pm (June-September) Monday to Sunday
11211 website: www.touregypt.net/citadel.htm
telephone: 02/735 88 88 address: al-Qala'a, Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairo
other names: Marriott rates and features: £40
fax: +20 (2) 272 83001 Pricing rating: 1
Khan el-Khalili Coloured Canyon

Go and visit the world famous Khan el Khalili A trip into Wadi Watir and onwards into the
Bazaar largely unchanged since the 14th Coloured Canyon is one of the most beautiful
century for all your souvenirs. excursions on Sinai – do not miss this natural
price level: 1 spectacle unde...
opening hours: 11:00 am – 21:00 pm Saturday to Thursday see more at tripwolf.com
[Closed: Sunday]
address: Off Hussein Square, Cairo
our tripguru´s favorite

Oasis Dakhla
With its lush green date groves and gardens
Tanner
before the background of ochre and pinkish-
29 years old red desert rocks, the oasis of Dakhla is a lovely
lives in Cologne sight.
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Beaches
Cleopatra’s Beach Beach resorts west of Alexandria
A beach hike to the so-called Cleopatra’s see more at tripwolf.com
beach is recommended but strenuous

Beaches
Culture & Sights

Pyramids of Giza Luxor Temple
The number of tourists who can enter Cheops (The temple, in the centre of town on the
is limited in order to preserve the monument Corniche, is open daily 0600-2100 in winter,
so arrive early (morning session 0800, then 0600-2200 in summer. E£40, students E£20,
sights another batch at ... cameras free, tripods...
price level: 1 opening hours: Daily 8am – 9pm
opening hours: Daily 0800-1600 winter, 0800-1800 summer rates and features: £40
other names: Pyramids of Giza, Pyramids at Giza see more at tripwolf.com
rates and features: E£50 (students E£25) to enter the
area, additional E£100 (students E£50) to enter the
Pyramid of Cheops
Karnak Temple complex Valley of the Kings

(Daily 0600-1730 (last tickets sold an hr before (Entry to the Valley of the Kings is E£70,
closing, but it’s recommended to get there students E£35, and gives you access to 3 tombs
by 1600 at the latest). E£50, students E£25. of your choosing, except for Tutankhamen’s
Cameras free.... tomb, which costs...
opening hours: in summer, daily 6am – 6pm, in winter website: http://www.thebanmappingproject.com/
daily 6am – 5pm other names: Biban el-Muluk
see more at tripwolf.com rates and features: E£70
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Culture & Sights

The Citadel Khan el-Khalili
An imposing medieval fortress offering Go and visit the world famous Khan el Khalili
sweeping views of the city. Bazaar largely unchanged since the 14th
opening hours: 08:00 am -17:00 pm [October-May]; 08:00 century for all your souvenirs.
am -18:00 pm (June-September) Monday to Sunday price level: 1
website: www.touregypt.net/citadel.htm opening hours: 11:00 am – 21:00 pm Saturday to Thursday
address: al-Qala'a, Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairo [Closed: Sunday]
rates and features: £40 address: Off Hussein Square, Cairo
Pricing rating: 1 see more at tripwolf.com
Coloured Canyon Mount Sinai

A trip into Wadi Watir and onwards into the Breathtaking views!
Coloured Canyon is one of the most beautiful other names: Gebel Musa
excursions on Sinai – do not miss this natural
spectacle unde...
Abu Mena Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to

Few buildings remain, but there are still ample Philae
signs of Abu Mena's days as one of the earliest Massive stone statues depicting Egyptian royals
Christian pilgrimmage destinations. stand guard outside the Temples of Ramses
II at Abu Simbel and the Sanctuary of Isis at
Philae.
Sultan Hassan Mosque Wekala al-Balaq

This mosque was built of stone taken from the The Wekalet El Balah is considered one of the
Pyramid of Cheops. most famous markets in Egypt; it's a labyrinth
price level: 2 of fabric stores selling anything from cotton
opening hours: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm [October to May] ;
and silk to...
8:00 am – 18:00 pm [June to September] Monday to
opening hours: Closed on Sundays,
Sunday
Pricing rating: 1
website: http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/ see more at tripwolf.com
hassanmosque.htm
address: El-Qalaa Street, Cairo
Egyptian Museum Nubian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is housed in a beautiful The Nubia Museum in Sharia el-Fanadek, above
historic building at the north end of Midan the Old Cataract Hotel, which was opened in
Tahrir 1997, represents an interesting combination of
opening hours: Daily 9am-4.45pm, last entry 4pm; Fri modern and tra...
museums / 12pm-2pm see more at tripwolf.com
galleries website: www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg
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Culture & Sights

Lake Qaroun and Tunis Farafra Art Museum
Lake Qaroun,‘Lake of the Horn’, is a favourite The entire gallery is the work of the artist
local beach resort despite the stagnant and Badr havens - including the house that he
salt-encrusted water. Although it is calm much built from mud bricks itself has. Irregular, but
of the time,... almost open da...
Museum of Antiquities Mahmoud Khalil Museum

The two-storey single archaeological pieces Mahmoud Khalil, a lawyer with a monocle in
shown were all from the Western Desert. You gloomy face and lovers of French culture,
are pharaonic, Greek, Roman and Islamic presented this important collection of works
origin. El-Kharga, Sha... by Impressionist art...
address: El-Kharga, Sharia Gamal Abd Al-Nasser website: www.mkhalilmuseum.gov.eg
see more at tripwolf.com address: Sharia Kafur
National Museum of Modern Art Museum of Islamic Ceramic

Egyptian art of the 20th Jhs. on three large Gems oriental ceramic crafts from 1200
floors. Sharia Al-Tahrir, Gezirah at the Cairo years. 1, Sharia Al-Marsafi, Zamalek, near the
Opera, Tue-Sun 10-13 and 17-21, Fridays until Marriott hotel, www.icm.gov.eg, 9.30-13.30
11.30 clock,... daily, and 17:30-22 o...
see more at tripwolf.com website: www.icm.gov.eg
address: 1, Sharia Al-Marsafi, Zamalek
Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum Luxor Museum

Since November 2003, the beautiful collection For Egypt's unusually clear and modern, are on
of works by famous sculptors of Egypt two floors artefacts from the temples on the
(1891-1934) finally reopened. Sharia Al-Tahrir, eastern shore, and grave goods from Thebes-
Gezirah, opposite ... West show. In a...
address: Sharia Al-Tahrir, Gezirah see more at tripwolf.com
Mummification Museum Museum of Marine Biology

A human mummy, and numerous tools and Insight into the flora and fauna of the Red Sea,
Tiermumien panels illustrate the process of including the coral landscape. 5 km north of
mummification and its importance as a trip to the city, 8-17 clock daily, admission £ 5 E
the Hereafter. Nilufer... see more at tripwolf.com
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Nature & Adventure

Aquarium Montasah Park
This allows them to pre-labeled glass basin From the eastern harbour, the wide Corniche
acquaintance with those colorful fish close follows the Mediterranean shoreline past
to you later encounter under water. 6, Sharia picturesque bays and beautiful sandy beaches
parks / zoos Corniche, north ... 17km/11mi eastwards ...
address: 6, Sharia Corniche, nördlich des Three Corner see more at tripwolf.com
Village
Nouzha Gardens and Zoo Madinet Madi

The Antoniadis Gardens (near the zoo, daily (Access is by normal vehicle, or the El-Qasmiya
0800-1830 winter, 0900-2000 summer, E£2) . bus departing from Al-Hawatim southwest of
The house, originally owned by a wealthy Fayoum city centre can drop you off.)Madinet
Greek family is now us... Madi, about ...
Fish Gardens Zoological Gardens

Apart from the pinnacle that is Al-Azhar Apart from the pinnacle that is Al-Azhar
Park the gardens of Cairo are likely to be Park the gardens of Cairo are likely to be
a disappointment, being criss-crossed with a disappointment, being criss-crossed with
concrete and big on ‘Ke... concrete and big on ‘Ke...
opening hours: daily 0900-1530 opening hours: holidays
Giza Zoo Al-Azhar Park

(Daily 0900-1700 in winter, 0800-1800 in (Daily 0900-2300 (0900-2200 on Wed). E£5, the
summer, 50 pt.)The zoo has many claims to entrance gate is on Salah Salem, a taxi from
fame. In particular it is the biggest exhibitor in Downtown costs E£8-10) . Called in Arabic
Africa, having... Hadiyka Al-Alzar ...
St Catherine’s National Park visitors’ centre

St Catherine’s National Park visitors’ centre
(T069-347 0032, it is supposed to be open
Mon-Thu and Sat 0830-1300, but is frequently
locked) is on the...
opening hours: Sat 0830-1300
telephone: 069-347 0032
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Nature & Adventure

Suez Canal Blue Hole
A large man-made canal The Blue Hole approximately 10km/6mi north
of the Bedouin village is well known among
divers.
bodies of water
Na’ama Bay Pelusium and Lake Bardweel

Purely a tourist resort, Na’ama Bay, or ‘God’s Lake Bardweel (66,500 ha) is important for
blessing’ in Arabic, is generally considered fish such as mullet and seabass as well as
to be more attractive than Sharm town and migratory birds but access to the shore is often
Egyptians are im... difficult. At t...
Gebel Katarina Mount Catherine

The peak (2,642m/8,668ft) provides the best At 2642 m Mount Catherine, or Jebel Katrinah,
view in all Sinai. is Egypt’s highest peak. It is about 6 km south
of Mount Sinai and a five-six-hour exhausting,
mountains but rewar...
Mount Sinai
If you’ve journeyed this far, attempt a climb
up Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa), 2285 m, where,
according to Christian tradition, Moses
received the tablets...
Ras Mohammed National Park Ras Mohamed Marine National Park

(The national park) !5 plus ! 5 per car, is open Ras Mohamed Marine National Park was opened
from sunrise to sunset, as is the visitors’ as Egypt’s first national park.
centre, which includes a restaurant, audio- see more at tripwolf.com
national parks visual present...

Nabq Managed Resource Protected Area

(Entrance à5, taxis from Sharm are E£100 for
1-way but it is advisable to keep the taxi for
the day at around E£200, most hotels organize
day trips) ....
rates and features: E£100
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Nature & Adventure

Sky Cruise Sindbad Submarine
Not cheap, but an unforgettable experience: Underwater adventure without getting wet
Floating in the morning sun in the hot-air also be. The submarine brings 44 passengers in
balloon, high above Thebes-West. 90 euros per 22 m depth. Tgl. Dives, tickets on tel 065/344
tours / person, Tel / Fax... 46-88, -89, -90...
telephone: 095/ 237 06 38 telephone: 065/344 46-88, -89, -90
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Corniche el-Nil Alexandra Dive

A few steps west of Midan el-Tahrir is the Organize diving around the ruins of Cleopatra’s
Corniche el-Nil, the shore road which runs Empire, a Second World War plane wreck
along the Nile and is bordered by modern and some 2000 monumental pieces. A 2-dive
hotels and imposing bui... package from lunch an...
address: Cairo, Egypt opening hours: 2045
see more at tripwolf.com website: www.alexandra-dive.com
address: 24 Sharia 26th July, near Tikka Grill in El-Anfushi
telephone: 010-666 6514
Alexandria Sporting Club Alexandria Yacht Club

/8/9. Golf, tennis, bowling and horse riding open daily from Gives sailing lessons (you will
but you may need to befriend a member to be need to take membership) and holds an annual
able to get in. regatta in Nov, boats available for hire.
telephone: 03-543 3627 opening hours: 0900
see more at tripwolf.com address: adjacent to Qaitbay’s Fort
telephone: 03-480 2563
Atlantic Tours El Gabry Tours

offer fights and tours throughout Egypt. 23 Sharia Tariq El-Horiyya, 03-482 5956.
address: 40 Sharia Safeya Zaghloul address: 23 Sharia Tariq El-Horiyya
telephone: 03-487 0314 telephone: 03-482 5956
Misr Tours North African Shipping Co

For practical advice visit Misr Tours. 29 Sharia Ghorfa Torgaria, 03-484 0500,
address: 28 Sharia Sa’ad Zaghloul www.nascotours.com.
website: www.nascotours.com
address: 29 Sharia Ghorfa Torgaria
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Nature & Adventure

Racing Club Thomas Cook
Sharia 14th May, Semouha Club, 03-427 4656. 15 Midan Sa’ad Zaghloul, 03-484 7830,
address: Sharia 14th May, Semouha Club www.thomascookegypt.com.
telephone: 03-427 4656 website: www.thomascookegypt.com
address: 15 Midan Sa’ad Zaghloul
Hotels & Accommodations

Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino Le Meridien Resort Hotel Dahab
A palace by the Nile currency (code): EGP
price level: 3 price level: 3
website: http://www.marriott.com address: PO Box 2
address: 16 Saraya El Gezira Street, Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt classification: 5
hotels 11211 Low rate: 575.8943
telephone: 02/735 88 88 Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 3
other names: Marriott Service rating: 4
fax: +20 (2) 272 83001 Facilities rating: 4.333333
see more at tripwolf.com Location rating: 4.666667
Pricing rating: 4.333333
Rooms rating: 5
Beit Sabee and Le Lotus Bleu Oasis Hotel

2 beautiful traditional adobe houses both with Blue is the theme throughout this reasonably
glorious views of the Theban mountains. The priced option, which has a lovely rooftop
8-roomed Beit Sabee has an unobstructed perfect for a relaxing breakfast. Unfortunately,
outlook onto Medina... rooms are rath...
website: www.nourelnil.com website: www.luxoroasis.com
address: Medinat Habu address: Sharia Mohamed Farid
Fustat Wadi El Gemal El-Karm Ecolodge

These striking tents inside one of Egypt’s most Manager Jameel Ataya can be contacted on his
beautiful and culturally fascinating national mobile but only speaks Arabic (though if you
parks make a great base for anyone who has leave a message in English someone will get
seen enough o... back to you). Al...
website: www.wadielgemal.com website: www.ecolodges.saharasafaris.org
telephone: 012-240 5132 address: Wadi Gharbah
see more at tripwolf.com telephone: 011-255 1150
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Adrère Amellal Badawiya Dakhla
Reservations must be made through the /4 Brand new hotel, 2 km east of Al-Qasr, with
Cairo office This extraordinary mud-brick domed chalets built in the traditional adobe
complex melds beautifully into the surrounding style circling a mini-mountain. The 48 rooms
landscape and the views... and 2 suites ...
address: 16 km west of town at the foot of, and built into, website: www.badawiya.com
White Mountain address: Bir Al-Gabel, Al-Qasr
email: info@eqi.eg.com see more at tripwolf.com
Pyramisa Isis Island Resort Hotel Aswan Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel Aswan
currency (code): EGP currency (code): EGP
address: Isis Island Aswan address: Isis Island
classification: 5 classification: 4
Low rate: 241.8100 Low rate: 191.1700
Victoria Hotel Cairo Novotel 6th Of October Hotel Cairo

address: 66 Al-Gomhuriyya Street address: Ext. 26th of July St.
Low rate: 214.5872 Low rate: 371.6113
Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 1 Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 1
Service rating: 4 Service rating: 5
Facilities rating: 4 Facilities rating: 5
Location rating: 3 Location rating: 4
Pricing rating: 5 Pricing rating: 5
Rooms rating: 5 Rooms rating: 5
The Australian Hostel Cairo King Tut Hostel Cairo

address: 23 Abd El Khaleq Sarwat Downtown - Cairo address: 37 Talaat harb street 8th flr. Downtown
hostels Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 1 Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 7
Service rating: 5 Service rating: 4.571429
Facilities rating: 5 Facilities rating: 4.428571
Location rating: 5 Location rating: 4.714286
Pricing rating: 5 Pricing rating: 4.571429
Rooms rating: 5 Rooms rating: 4.571429
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Each Way Hostel Cairo Pharaohs Palace Hostel Cairo
address: 44/A Talaat Harb Street, Downtown address: 26 Kasr Elneil St, Downtown
Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 0 Number of reviews in Hotels Combined: 0
Service rating: 0 Service rating: 0
Facilities rating: 0 Facilities rating: 0
Location rating: 0 Location rating: 0
Pricing rating: 0 Pricing rating: 0
Rooms rating: 0 Rooms rating: 0
Youth hostel Fayoum Youth Hostel

03-591 4759. E£8.25 for a dorm bed, a good 46 beds, self-catering facilities. Breakfast
place to make friends with Egyptian students included. Inconveniently located and often
and always bustling. 3-bed rooms for E£50. empty. Still, at E£12 per person, the price is
Meals available or ... the cheapest in...
address: 32 Sharia Port Said, 2 km northeast of city address: Flat No 7, Housing Block No 7, Hadaka, ask for
centre, Shatbi Beit El-shebab to find it
telephone: 03-592 5459 see more at tripwolf.com
fax: 03-591 4759
Canadian Hostel Lialy Hostel

is to be recommended for the super-friendly A relatively new establishment right in the
staff who offer good travel advice. Clean heart of everything, spotless, private, and
airy rooms are a little stark and gloomy, but homely – though rooms are very simple. The
breakfast is inclu... staff is young, wel...
address: 5 Sharia Talaat Harb address: 8 Midan Talaat Harb, 2nd floor
Sara Inn Hostel Youth hostel

A quiet, intimate recently renovated hotel, 02-368 4107. Location is inconvenient, though
centrally located with friendly staff. Warmly- connected to the city via public transport.
decorated, communal lounge with TV and There’s a shared kitchen with prepared meals
internet access. Can ... available, fami...
website: www.sarainnhostel.com opening hours: 0800
address: 21 Sharia Yousef El-Guindi, Bab El-Louq address: 135 Sharia Abdul Aziz Al-Saud, El-Manial, Roda
telephone: 02-2392 2940 Island, near University Bridge
fax: 02-368 4107
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Youth hostel Youth Hostel
Parking. Eighty beds in a/c dorms, family rooms (3 beds
price level: 1 per room, E£55 per person), doubles available.
address: 5 Sharia Port Said 1.5 km from station
Additional 80 beds in men-only dormitory.
telephone: 093-232 4395
see more at tripwolf.com Open to non- m...
price level: 1
address: Hadaba, near the police station
telephone: 069-366 0317
Alf Leila Bed & Breakfast

B&Bs
Rezeiky Camp Ayoun El-Wadi
Offers tent sites (E£10), and not-so-cheap A pleasant camping spot, with use of facilities,
a/c rooms (doubles E£100). On site, there’s for E£20 per night.
a swimming pool, internet café, washing address: near Bulaq village, 25 km south
camping machine and garden with...
website: www.rezeikycamp.com
address: Sharia Karnak
telephone: 095-338 1334
Kharga Oasis Nasser Camp

Use of hotel facilities is permitted, E£15 per Come prepared with mosquito repellent.
night. address: 20 km south of Kharga, owned by the Pioneers
address: see above Hotel
Eating
Ahmed Hamdy's Restaurant Rashid Restaurant
Besides meat and grills will be served beer. Sound good selection of meat, chicken and
Besides the Mebarez Hotel, 10-23 clock daily, € grilled dishes, and sweet biscuits and tea after
a water pipe. Main road at the entrance, €
restaurants
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Eating
Khan El-Khalili Restaurant Zamakmak
In the heart of the bazaar area: upscale One of the best fish restaurants in the city has
oriental cuisine, evening live music in the moved at the end of 2003: now with secluded
café. No alcohol. 5, Sikket Al-Badistan, Khan garden. No alcohol. 24, Sharia Ahmed Orabi,
Al-Khalili, tel: 02... Mohandessin, ...
address: 5, Sikket Al-Badistan, Khan Al-Khalili telephone: 02/303 52 70
telephone: 02/590 37 88 see more at tripwolf.com
Abou El-Sid Abou Tarek

Trendy Orient Express into the new millennium Abou Tarek has an incredible rags to riches
coffeehouse. It sits on golden pseudo baroque story... this man started out pushing a koshari
chairs, Egyptian eats, tscherkessische and street cart in Cairo in 1950, and the enterprise
other food and ... grew into...
telephone: 02/735 96 40 opening hours: 7 am to Midnight
see more at tripwolf.com website: www.aboutarek.com
address: 16 Maarouf - Shamplion Street - Down Town
telephone: 02/576 1911
Pricing rating: 1
Restaurantschiffe El-Tabei
Downtown Nilufer ranks on a restaurant ship High People's Kitchen for dozens of variations
on the other. They act like little palaces, of Fuul and Taamiyya dishes and delicious
their lights reflected in the water at night. An omelets with vegetables. Very popular. No
institution i... alcohol. 31, Sharia...
website: www.lepacha.com address: 31, Sharia Ahmed Orabi
address: 1901, Saray Al-Gezira, Zamalek see more at tripwolf.com
telephone: 02/735 30 84
Café Riche Dinnerkreuzfahrten

Writers, artists, journalists sit here with a Some vessels are running daily for lunch
beer or coffee and discuss. The 90-year-old and dinner cruises two to three hours and
institution was Cairo with a flair for historical you choose between several fixed menus.
detail ren... Appointments by telephone p...
address: 17, Sharia Talaat Harb, Downtown website: www.peking-restaurants.com
telephone: 02/392 97 93 telephone: 02/ 531 63 88
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Eating
Revolving Restaurant Flux
Later you can not dine in Cairo. The restaurant Szenebar and restaurant with a joyful
in the 41st Floor of the Hotel Grand Hyatt experimental cuisine, the western connects
Cairo turns slowly around its own axis. with Egyptian influences. 2, Sharia Gameat Al-
Corniche Al-Nil, Ga... Nasr, Mohandessin, near...
telephone: 02/365 12 34 address: 2, Sharia Gameat Al-Nasr
see more at tripwolf.com telephone: 02/338 66 01
Al-Fishawy Coffee Roastery

The oldest coffee house in Cairo, Fishawl's is Excellent breakfast and great coffees,
nicknamed the "café of mirrors" for its 19th- espressos, cappuccino. Popular with students
century Turkish style décor consisting of panels and graduates. 48, Sharia Al-Horriya, 10-24
Cafés of mirros... daily clock
price level: 1 address: 48, Sharia Al-Horriya
opening hours: Open 24 hours see more at tripwolf.com
address: 4 doors down from al-Hussein Hotel, just off al-
Hussein Square
Pricing rating: 1
Athineos Brazilian Coffee Shop

An all-time Alexandrian classic, established This very old coffee roaster and stand-up
more than a century ago by a Greek. The old joint has been over-modernized and now
decor remains in the café section. has upstairs seating. The branch on Sharia
address: by the El-Raml station Sisostris, which had retai...
opening hours: Open 0730-2200
address: 44 Sharia Sa’ad Zaghloul
Coffee Roastery Délices

If you’re longing for a piece of home, this is French-style coffee shop and patisserie. Serves
the best Western-style coffee shop near the over 40 different pastries in a high-ceilinged,
city centre and the best branch of the chain. spacious area. Although it’s an Alexandria
Choose from a... classic, th...
address: Sharia Fouad address: 46 Sa’ad Zaghloul
El-Sultan Hussein Grand Café

A typical Egyptian ahwa with sheesha, Another Western-style café, pleasantly open-
backgammon, hot and cold drinks. Spacious air and close to the sea. More of an evening
and open to the pavement. hang-out.
address: intersection of Sharia El-Sultan Hussein and address: El-Kashafa Building, Bahari
Sharia Safiya Zaghloul see more at tripwolf.com
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Eating
Imo Sima Jungle
No English sign, look for the orange awning. A An open-air night café with lots of greenery
decent cappuccino in Alex’s version of a New and jungle-like decor. There is a beautiful
York hang-out. Very relaxed, al fresco and swan lake in the middle of the place. Offers
decked out with... sheesha, Egyptia...
address: in an alley next to the Opera, off Tariq El-Horiyya address: Sharia Acasia, behind the Alexandria
see more at tripwolf.com International Garden
Sofianopoulo Trianon Le Salon

Stand-up coffee shop and roaster, pumping Yet another of Alexandria’s classics. Very
the scent of cardamom and coffee out onto elegant polished wood surrounds. Don’t
the street. Similar to Brazilian coffee shop but confuse it with the new Trianon chain that
manages to retain... sprawled across Egypt abo...
address: 18 Sharia Sa’ad Zaghloul, El-Raml Station address: east end of Midan Sa’ad Zaghloul under Hotel
see more at tripwolf.com Metropole
Shopping
Khan El-Khalili Souq Al-Fustat
Farther east in narrow alleyways lies the large This flea market is built on the ruins of an
Khan el-Khalili, the bazaar in Cairo old market that burned down in the 14th
century, and has a nice selection of shops
shops where vendors hawk any...
opening hours: Daily 10 am-10 pm
address: Corner of Hasan Anwar and El Imam Streets in old
Cairo
Pricing rating: 1
Bashayer Al Khatoun
For an insider tip, do as the locals do - stop by For those dying to get away from the
Bashayer to peruse genuine Egyptian arts and overwhleming aggressiveness of Khan El Khalili
crafts. The selection is huge and prices are vendors, Al Khatoun is a nearby crafts shop
lower than... whose staff won't pres...
opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm opening hours: Daily 11am to 9pm
address: 58, Sharia Musaddaq, Dokki website: www.alkhatoun.com
Pricing rating: 1 address: 3, Sharia Mohammed Abdu
see more at tripwolf.com telephone: 02 2514 7164
Pricing rating: 2
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Shopping
Diwan Lehnert & Landrock
If your weary feet need a break from walking Lehnert & Landrock bookstore can be a nice
all around the city, stop by for a coffee in this escape from Cairo's crazy streets; it has a cozy
trendy Zamalek bookstore and café. Customers ambiance and a wide array of books in foreign
are allowe... languages. B...
opening hours: Daily 9 am-11:30 pm. opening hours: Monday–Friday 10:00 am–2:00 pm, 4:00pm–
address: 159 26 of July St., Zamalek 9:00pm, Saturday only 10:00 am–2:00 pm, Sunday closed
telephone: 2-736-2578 address: 4, Sharia Sherif, Downtown
Pricing rating: 2 telephone: 02-2392760 or 02-23935324
see more at tripwolf.com Pricing rating: 2
Shopping Malls Attarin District

Kairos modern shopping centers are garish, In the large and small shops in the district
noisy, air-conditioned temple of consumerism. Attarin find all types of secondhand and
The Arkadia Mall is the largest mall in Egypt antiquarian books. South of the Sharia al-
with 500 shops,... Mitwalli
address: 35, Sharia Al-Giza see more at tripwolf.com
Arkadia Mall First Mall

Arkadia is the largest mall in central Cairo - Cairo's First Mall has an elegant and extensive
the complex even includes a top-floor arcade layout of brand name jewelry shops and
level and several bars. Nearly 500 shops are clothing stores. There is also a cafe and
here to satis... bookstore to occupy h...
opening hours: Daily 10 am-10 pm opening hours: Daily 10 am-10 pm
website: www.arkadiamall.com website: www.firstmallcairo.com
address: Corniche El Nil, Bulaq address: 35, Giza St., Fours Seasons Hotel at the First
telephone: 2-5792084 or 82 Residence, Giza,
Pricing rating: 2 telephone: 3-571 7806
see more at tripwolf.com Pricing rating: 2
Book Bazaar Book Centre

in Renaissance Hotel Has a good selection. Has the best choice of books in English, French
opening hours: Open 0900-1200 and German.
address: 49 Sharia Sa’ad Zaghloul
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Transport
Giza Train Station Ramses Train Station
Main tourist office (5 Sharia Adly, near Midan Main tourist office (5 Sharia Adly, near Midan
Opera, T02-2391 3454, 0800-1900) . The staff Opera, T02-2391 3454, 0800-1900) . The staff
speak English, but except for a fairly useless speak English, but except for a fairly useless
railway stations map and a f... map and a f...
opening hours: 0800-2200 telephone: 02-2579 0767
Shuttle Bus
Taxi drivers will assuage you upon exiting, they
ask for E£80 to transport you to the centre,
locals usually pay E£40. If you can bargain
bus stations down to arou...
website: www.cairoshuttle.com
telephone: 19970
Old Cairo and Roda Island Terminal 1

This settlement was constructed by the The airport, www.cairo-airport.com, is 22 km
Persians in about 500 BC to guard the junction (30-45 minutes) northeast of Cairo. The older
of the Nile and the canal linking it to the Red Terminal 1 (T02-2265 5000/1) caters for all
airports Sea. During the ... EgyptAir flight...
Terminal 2
The airport, www.cairo-airport.com, is 22 km
(30-45 minutes) northeast of Cairo. The older
Terminal 1 (T02-2265 5000/1) caters for all
EgyptAir flight...
telephone: 02-2265 2222
Coptic Patriarch Kineesa El-Morqosiyya

The small community of Zafarana is 62 km The small community of Zafarana is 62 km
south of Aïn Sukhna on H44 at the junction to south of Aïn Sukhna on H44 at the junction to
Beni Suef. The most noticeable feature of the Beni Suef. The most noticeable feature of the
ferry terminals town is a wind fa... town is a wind fa...
Egypt tripwolf.com
Nightlife & Entertainment

Saqqara The King's Head Pub
Saqqara, which faces Memphis (the oldest English Pub. Billiards, darts, several beers and
known imperial city on earth) across the Nile, about two dozen cocktails. The owner speaks
was the enormous necropolis for the first German. 1, Sharia Khalid Ibn Al-Walid, Tel
bars pharaohs. With many ... 095/238 04 89,...
see more at tripwolf.com address: 1, Sharia Khalid Ibn Al-Walid
telephone: 095/238 04 89
Papa's Barrel Bar

The two pubs, Papa's One (Sheraton Road, Barrel is without music or dancing, but has
opposite Aqua Sun) and Papa's II (Shedwan a well stocked bar and a period atmosphere
next to the hotel), and the beach Disco Papa's that is straight out of Cairo's days under British
Beach Club (near the... colonial rul...
website: www.papasbar.com opening hours: Open daily 10 am to 1 am
see more at tripwolf.com address: Windsor Hotel, 19 Alfy St, 2nd Floor
telephone: 2 591 5810 or 5277
Pricing rating: 1
Cairo Jazz Club Odeon Palace

Hit the best live music scene in Cairo at the Odeon has a lively rooftop atmosphere where
Jazz Club. Locals and tourists alike flock here patrons can enjoy some sheesha and a great
to listen to nightly jazz jams while they eat view of the Cairo skyline (well, as much as the
dinner or ... smog will permi...
opening hours: Open daily 8pm to 2am, shows start at opening hours: Open 24 hours
10:30 pm address: 6 Dr. 'Abd al-Hamid Sa'id St.
address: 197 26 July St. telephone: 2 576 7971
telephone: 2 345 9939 Pricing rating: 2
El Gato Negro Café Royal

Gato Negro is the spot for locals to come scope Dingy pub atmosphere appeals to some, it’s
each other out. This classy lounge serves some OK for a quiet drink after a night at the Opera
nice scotches and whiskeys and the restaurant House.
next door... address: 22 Sharia El-Horiyya, next door to Chez Gabi
opening hours: 1pm to 2am Daily, Restaurant
address: 32 Jeddah St., Mohandiseen telephone: 03-487 4404
Pricing rating: 2
Egypt tripwolf.com

Cap d’Or Elite
Enter the past in this rare survivor of Open 0900-2400. A taste of the 1960s and
Alexandria’s heyday. Dominated by a huge 1970s, the unrenovated decor is sure to make
1919 antique marble bar, the place is covered you nostalgic. A great place for loners longing
with endless mirrors, b... for a quaint rea...
opening hours: Open 1200-0200 address: 43 Sharia Safia Zaghloul
address: 4 Sharia Adib telephone: 03-486 3592
Pastroudis Spitfire
Highly atmospheric tiny bar in the famed It’s a smoky darkened classic, with the prices
restaurant, and the price of drinks isn’t that posted on the wall along with a thousand-and-
outrageous. one pieces of brik-a-brac. Lone women might
address: 39 Sharia El-Horiyya, El-Raml Station feel conspicuo...
telephone: 03-392 9609 opening hours: Open 1200-0100
address: 7 rue de L’Ancienne Bourse, off Sharia Saad
Zaghloul
Jazz Club Cairo Sakiyet Al Sawy

The only real live music club in Cairo - Rock, pop, jazz, theater, readings, like
including festivals and parties. Program Western classical Arabic - no club in Cairo is
Preview, dinner and drinks under more versatile. Sharia 26th of July, Zamalek,
clubs www.cairojazzclub.com. 197, Sharia ... in the high stre...
website: www.cairojazzclub.com website: www.culturewheel.com
address: 197, Sharia 26th of July, Mohandessin telephone: 02/736 61 78
telephone: 02/345 99 39 see more at tripwolf.com
After Eight Pacha

DJs or bands until well after midnight. Almost As with the bus stop behind the legendary red,
weekly meets here Wist Al-Balad (Downtown) embedded in the facade began double-decker,
to Cairo's most popular live band. 6, Sharia was launched in April 2004 on the clubbing
Qasr Al-Nil, Do... empire Pacha: th...
website: www.after8egypt.com website: www.sharmevents.com
address: 6, Sharia Qasr Al-Nil, Downtown see more at tripwolf.com
Kalaboush After Eight Sharm

Daily changing theme nights in the currently see more at tripwolf.com
popular Disco in Hurghada, at least during the

season. Arabella Hotel, Arabia Road, daily
from 23 clock
address: Arabella Hotel, Arabia Road
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The Bar The Beach
Little Buddha Sharm Jackie's Joint

Cairo's hottest nightclub, the line at Jackie's
reaches out the door most nights. The cover
charge is steep but does include a free drink.
Jackie's ha...
opening hours: Open daily 9pm to 4am, Happy Hour Sa -
Sun 10pm to Midnight
address: Nile Hilton, Tahrir Square
telephone: 2 578 0444 or 578 0666
Pricing rating: 3
Crazy House Disco Palmyra Club

If Jackie's Joint is too high-priced for you, If you're looking for a different and memorable
hit Crazy House with the rest of the local nightlife experience in Cairo, catch some
Cairenes. A wild dance floor that goes all night exotic belly dancing at Palmyra. Though its
and a cover ... location down an...
opening hours: Open daily 11 pm to 5 am opening hours: Shows run from 1 am to 4 am
address: Cairoland Entertainment Center, 1 Salah Salem address: In an alley off 26 July St, west of Sherif St.
telephone: 2 366 1082 or 366 1083 Pricing rating: 2
Alexandria Center of Arts Alexandria Conference Centre

, 1 Tariq El-Horiyya Stages free art exhibitions, Check www.bibalex.com for details, or you
concerts and theatre in a bustling venue that can pick up a free monthly bulletin with the
was the old club of Mohammed Ali. schedule of concerts, visiting exhibitions and
opening hours: Sat-Thu 1000-2200 public seminars ...
theaters / telephone: 03-495 6633 address: in the Bibliotheca, has frequent events, and
operas see more at tripwolf.com
some big names have started to arrive, with ballet,
concerts and theatre all catered for
El-Anfushi Cultural Centre Theatre El-Salam Theatre

and El-Salam Theatre have performances in El-Anfushi Cultural Centre Theatre and El-
Arabic. Salam Theatre have performances in Arabic.
address: Sharia El-Geish, Mustafa Kamel address: Sharia El-Geish, Mustafa Kamel
Egypt tripwolf.com

French Cultural Centre Jesuit Culture Centre
Has regular concerts and theatre in very Has regular Arabic music and theatre
pleasant surroundings. performances at 2000 in the Garage venue or
opening hours: Sun-Thu 0900-2200 (in summer) the cooler Italian theatre.
address: 30 Sharia El-Nabi Daniel website: www.ceremedjesuits.com
telephone: 03-391 8952 address: 298 Port Said St, near Midan Cleopatra
Mohamed Abdel Wahhab Theatre Opera House

Sharia 26th July, El-Raml Station, 03-486 3637. Plays, concerts and ballets in the plush interior
address: Sharia 26th July, El-Raml Station of the Sayed Darwish Theatre.
telephone: 03-486 3637 address: 22 Tariq Al-Horiyya
Puppet’s Theatre Arab Music Institute

Sharia El-Geish, Mustafa Kamel, 03-543 6543. Classical Arabic music performances, twice a
address: Sharia El-Geish, Mustafa Kamel week.
telephone: 03-543 6543 address: 22 Sharia Ramses, Downtown
telephone: 02-2574 3373
Balloon Theatre Beit Al-Suhaymi

Sharia Corniche El-Nil, El- Agouza, nr Al- Folk music and songs by El-Nil Troupe every
Zamalek Bridge, 02-2347 1718. Sun at and occasional special events and
address: Sharia Corniche El-Nil, El- Agouza, nr Al-Zamalek performances, particularly during Ramadan.
Bridge opening hours: 2000
telephone: 02-2347 1718 address: Darb Al-Asfar, Al-Hussein, Islamic Cairo
telephone: 02-2591 3391
Whirling Dervishes Alexandria Opera House

At a new location the same show for years Lovingly renovated old Alexandria Opera
Kairobesucher enthusiastic: The legendary House, where concerts are held. 46, Sharia
whirling dervishes dancing and spinning twice Fouad, tel: 03/486 51 06
a week in a trance. ... address: 46, Sharia Fouad
other venues telephone: 03/486 51 06
telephone: 02/510 17 35
Impress Semiramis Intercontinental

shows on. at present hosts the most acclaimed dancer in
opening hours: Mon and Thu town, every Thu and Sun night.
address: Cairo Marriott telephone: 02-2795 7171
Egypt tripwolf.com

The Cairo Sheraton
has nightly shows.
telephone: 02-3336 9800
Alexandria Center of Arts American Cultural Center

shows foreign or Egyptian films at 1800 on. occasionally shows movies.
opening hours: Mon address: 3 Sharia Pharana St
address: 1 Tariq El-Horiyya telephone: 03-486 1009
cinemas see more at tripwolf.com
Amir French Cultural Centre

42 Tariq El-Horiyya, Metro, 26 Sharia Safia shows arty films.
Zaghloul and Rialto. address: 30 Sharia El-Nabi Daniel
address: 31 Tariq El-Horiyya, are all beautiful telephone: 03-391 8952
environments and you might get lucky with a Hollywood
film
Jesuit Cultural Centre Metro

has a cine-club every Sat at 1830 showing Amir, 42 Tariq El-Horiyya, Metro, 26 Sharia
quality movies (6-mth membership requires 2 Safia Zaghloul and Rialto.
photos and E£6). address: 31 Tariq El-Horiyya, are all beautiful
website: www.ceremedjesuits.com environments and you might get lucky with a Hollywood
address: 298 Port Said St, near Midan Cleopatra film
Renaissance Rialto
There are Renaissance cinemas inside Zahran Amir, 42 Tariq El-Horiyya, Metro, 26 Sharia
Mall and San Stefano Mall but better is the Safia Zaghloul and Rialto.
huge new complex at City Center Mall about a address: 31 Tariq El-Horiyya, are all beautiful
environments and you might get lucky with a Hollywood
E£15 taxi ride aw...
film
Al Tahrir Cairo Sheraton

123 Sharia Al-Tahrir, Dokki, 02-2335 4726. Midan Galaa, Dokki, 02-2760 6081.
address: 123 Sharia Al-Tahrir, Dokki address: Midan Galaa, Dokki
Egypt tripwolf.com

Cosmos Galaxy
12 Sharia Emad El-Din, Downtown, 02-2574 67 Sharia Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud, Manial, 02-2532
2177. 5745, www.galaxycairocinema.com.
address: 12 Sharia Emad El-Din, Downtown website: www.galaxycairocinema.com
telephone: 02-2574 2177 address: 67 Sharia Abdel Aziz Al-Seoud, Manial
Visitor Information
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Tourist Information Tourist Information

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information
Tourist Information Tourist Information

Tourist Office Tourist Office

Tourist Information Tourism Office

Tourist Office Misr Railway Station

Main office . There is also a helpful office at
the Misr Railway Station (T03-392 5985) . For
practical advice visit Misr Tours (on Sharia
Sa’ad Zaghl...
Hospital Ambulance
Note In Assuit, police protection will be There is a barren tourist office in Hadaba
provided – whether you want it, or not. In an that is not worth the effort of visiting, but all
emergency contact the police (T088-232 2225) the major hotels can provide detailed tourist
hospitals / or hospital (T088... information...
doctors see more at tripwolf.com see more at tripwolf.com
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Visitor Information
Tourist Police Tourist Police
Main office . There is also a helpful office at The Egyptian Tourist Authority (ETA) office
the Misr Railway Station (T03-392 5985) . For (T095-928 0004, open daily 0800-2000, English-
practical advice visit Misr Tours (on Sharia speaking staff tend to turn up around 1000) is
police stations Sa’ad Zaghl... on the Cornic...
Police Police station

Note In Assuit, police protection will be There is a barren tourist office in Hadaba
provided – whether you want it, or not. In an that is not worth the effort of visiting, but all
emergency contact the police (T088-232 2225) the major hotels can provide detailed tourist
or hospital (T088... information...

There is a barren tourist office in Hadaba There is an almost useless Egyptian General
that is not worth the effort of visiting, but all Authority for the Promotion of Tourism office
the major hotels can provide detailed tourist (T068-336 3743, Sat-Thu 0900-1400) in the
information... same office as the...
telephone: 069-3660311 telephone: 068-335 9490

The Tourist Police (T069-347 0046) are in St The Tourist Police (T046-460 2047) now have
Catherine, in the main square, opposite the a department in the police station, open 24
bus station. hours.
Police station Tourist Police

The tourist office (T/F092-821686, T012-179 The tourist office (T/F092-821686, T012-179
6467, Sun-Thu 0800-1400 and evenings from 6467, Sun-Thu 0800-1400 and evenings from
1800-2100 (all day during busy periods)) near 1800-2100 (all day during busy periods)) near
Midan Tahrir on th... Midan Tahrir on th...
opening hours: 1500 telephone: 092-782 1687
Egypt tripwolf.com
Sports & Wellness

Cairo Sheraton Health Club Golden Tulip Flamenco Hotel Health Club
/800 ext 599/177. Fully equipped gymnasium Gymnasium, sauna, jacuzzi, and massage.
and other facilities. opening hours: 0815. Mon-Sat 0800-2200
address: Galaa Sq, Giza address: 2 Sharia El-Gezira El-Wosta, Zamalek
spas / wellness see more at tripwolf.com see more at tripwolf.com
Gold’s Gym Nile Hilton Health Club

3000 sq m including a mixed-gender gym and a /666 ext 207. Gymnasium, sauna, Turkish bath
ladies-only gym and 2 pools. and massage. Separate sections for men and
address: 8th and 9th floor, Maadi Palace Mall women, tennis, squash, swimming.
telephone: 02-2378 5592 address: Nile Hilton Hotel, Midan Tahrir
telephone: 02-2578 0444
Samya Alloubah Dance and Fitness Centre Spa and Wellness Centre
Gym, steam room, gymnastics, martial arts Full-service spa, 8 treatment rooms and
and dance and fitness classes for both adults extensive facilities. Specializes in Cleopatra
and children. milk baths, Nefertiti facials, papyrus wraps
address: 6 Sharia Amr, off Sharia Syria, Mohandiseen and private spa fo...
telephone: 02-3302 0572 address: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
telephone: 02-2567 2040
Hot springs
One of the delights of visiting Bawati is a soak
in one of its sulphury steaming hot springs
(women swimming should wear an opaque
loose-fitting T-shi...
Ghibli Raceway International Ice Skating Center

Newly opened modern go-kart racing track, Brand new: The first ice rink of the town. At
with four tracks for all ages as well as helmets the Hotel Concorde El Salam, 10-22 clock daily,
and overalls-borrow. Airport Road, south of the admission 10 euros including skate Loan
sports facilities entrance to... see more at tripwolf.com
website: www.ghibliraceway.com
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Sports & Wellness

mirage divers Hyperbaric chamber
Explore or Learn Scuba Diving in DAHAB by The up-market resort of El-Gouna is just 25 km
the RED SEA with MIRAGE DIVERS. Personal (30 minutes in a taxi) north of Hurghada but a
attention, Small groups, real social diving million miles away in terms of ambiance and
holidays. aesthetics. ...
opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00 telephone: 012-218 7550
website: www.miragedivers.com see more at tripwolf.com
address: Dahab, Janub Sina, Egypt
telephone: +20 16 477 0294
email: info@miragedivers.com
Fishing Club Yacht Club

(Places to fish include: Al-Jameel bridge, Sharia El-Tirsana/El Baharia, across canal in
Hagar Said, Lake el Manzala, Al-Tafri’a and Port Fouad, 066-324 0926.
Port Fouad bridge.) There’s a National Fishing address: Sharia El-Tirsana/El Baharia, across canal in Port
Fouad
Competition each...
telephone: 066-324 0926
address: north end of Sharia El- Gumhoriyya see more at tripwolf.com
telephone: 066-323 6870
Katameya Heights Golf Course

currently has 18 holes with another 9 being
constructed. Mena House Oberoi, Gezira
Sporting Club and the Marriott Hotel at Mirage
golf courses City also have 18-ho...
website: www.katameyaheights.com
address: 23 km southeast of Cairo
Neighborhoods
Wadi Al-Hitan (Whale Valley) Coptic Museum
Only fossils remain from when this now-desert This museum portrays the history of the Copt
valley had a lush marine eco-system. Christians in Egypt.
see more at tripwolf.com price level: 2
opening hours: daily 9am – 4pm, Fri 9am – 11am and 1pm
Neighborhoods – 4pm, 9am-5pm everyday.
website: http://www.copticmuseum.gov.eg/english/
default.htm
address: Mary George St. Old Cairo, Cairo
telephone: +20 3639742
Egypt tripwolf.com
Neighborhoods
Gezira Art Center Old-Cataract Hotel
Showcasing Egyptian art from the 20th century 1899 founded nostalgic Victorian style hotel,
to contemporary times. where Agatha Christie and even Princess
price level: 1 Diana lived. The legendary Sunset Terrace is
address: 1 El-Marsafi St Zamalek, Cairo
sometimes used for ...
telephone: +20 (0) 2 3418672
address: Sharia Abtal Al-Tahrir, Assuan, Egypt
telephone: 097/ 231 60 00
Islamic Cairo Bourse Neighborhhood

As noted in the history of Cairo , the city Above 60 to 100 years, designed by Italian
initially developed as a series of extensions and French architects of that Cairo, which he
and walled mini-cities that radiated in a nicknamed Paris on the Nile in revenue. Many
northeast directio... houses disrepair...
Shali Heliopolis
The slowly decaying old quarter Shali with its (By a/c airport bus from Midan Abdel Moniem
clay brick structures piled on top of each other Riad (E£2) or by tram from Midan Ramses, 30
like shoeboxes exudes a dilapidated charm. mins.)Heliopolis (Masr Al-Gedida) is a charming
and beautifu...
rates and features: E£2
Central Cairo Downtown

Most independent travellers to Cairo stay in
Downtown, the non-stop pulsing heart of the
modern city that radiates out from the central
Midan Talaat H...
Bulaq Heliopolis
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carts, and endless rails of clothes spilling off

the pavement make a walk down Sharia 26th
July in Bulaq so...
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