cairo sightseeing " one day visit cairo "
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Old Cairo is a part of Cairo, Egypt, that contains the remnants of those cities which were capitals before Cairo, such as Fustat, as well as some other elements from the city's varied history. For example, it encompasses Coptic Cairo and its many old churches and ruins of Roman fortifications. Modern tourists visit locations such as the Coptic Museum, the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church and other Coptic churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-'As. Fort Babylon is a Rom
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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, is home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. It has 136,000 items on display, with many more hundreds of thousands in its basement storerooms.
Khan el-Khalili is an ancient bazaar, or marketplace. It dates back to 1382, when Emir Djaharks el-Khalili built a large caravanserai, or khan. A caravanserai is a hotel for traders, and usually the focal point for any surrounding area. The caravanserai remains today.
The part of Cairo that contains Coptic Cairo and Fostat, which contains the Coptic Museum, Babylon Fortress, Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, many other Coptic churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Amr ibn al-'As Mosque.
The Cairo Tower is a free-standing concrete TV tower in Cairo. It stands in the Zamalek district on Gezira Island in the Nile River, in the city centre. At 187 meters, it is 43 metres higher than the Great Pyramid of Giza, which stands some 15 km to the southwest.
Tour Itinerary
One Sky Tours representive will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to visit amazing sightseeng in Cairo:
Cairo Tower
One of the curiosities of Cairo to visit: you will not regret it! ! This tower 185 meters high built on the island of Gezira Was completed in 1961. It is supposed to represent a braiding in osier.La panoramic view can be appreciated without moving Through the revolving dining room, which makes 360 ° in 20 minutes, Although sometimes capricious mechanical… On the flat roof of the cafeteria, the long-views await you.
The Pharaonic Village
The Pharaonic Village is Egypt's historic park. It's a unique place where Egypt's entire history is explained in 2 to 3 hours including our ancient history as well as our modern history. Visiting The Pharaonic Village is recommended to be at the beginning of the trip to Egypt. It is located on an island in the Nile, just 3miles south of the center of Cairo. In this village you are transported by floating amphitheaters, and a hundred actors and actresses demonstrate scenes from ancient Egypt (Papyrus making, sculpting, home building….etc.).
Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Tour Includes
* Pick up and drop off service from your hotel
* Professional guide assistance
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Transport by air conditioned vehicle
Tour Excludes
* Any extras not mentioned in the program
* Drinks in Restaurant
* personal expenses
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Author Resource :
http://www.oneskytoursegypt.com/Excursions/Egypt-Cairo/Sightseeing/
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Keywords :
cairo, egypt, nile cruise, pyramid, sphinx,
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Travel and Leisure
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Travel and Leisure
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