Places to Visit
See all (20)Funfairs, Parks, and Playgrounds
Cairo Land 1, Salah Salem St Tel: 364-5251/364-0430 Dream Park 6th October City Tel:…
Cataract Pyramids Resort
The Cataract Pyramids Resort’s has both an indoor and outdoor children’s area. The…
Le Meridien Pyramids
The Le Meridien Pyramids’s children’s area offers pint-sized chairs and tables along with a…
Child-Friendly Hotels
This hotel offers a petting zoo with a staff trained to make sure that the…
What to do in Cairo with Children in Tow
Some of the major tourist sites tend not to be child-friendly because of its large…
Organized Tours
Boat Trips on the Nile
A trip to Egypt is not complete unless you have sailed on the River Nile.…
Walking Tours
Official walking tours can easily be arranged during all months except for the summer months.…
Hotels
See all (19)*Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
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Desert Safary Hostel
Conveniently located across the street from the Egyptian Museum , the Desert Safary Hostel offers…
Cairo Marriott Hotel
Marriott Cairo Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, located in the city’s Zamalek area, is the…
Hotel Pharaoh Egypt
Hotel Pharaoh Egypt is a reasonably priced family friendly hotel, located only 17km away from…
InterContinental Cairo Citystars
InterContinental Cairo Citystars is part of the Middle East’s largest retail and entertainment complex giving guests…
Shopping
See all (6)Egypt Crafts Center
The Egypt Crafts Center is a great place to buy regional items. Some of these…
Khan al-Khalili
The Khan al-Kahlili market is a fun experience for both shopping and people gazing. The…
Ramses Hilton Mall
If you want to buy some general items, try the Ramses Hilton Mall. This mall…
Stars Center
Stars Center is a luxury mall located within CItyStars, an integrated urban development project that…
Halal Restaurants
See all (7)L’Aubergine
The L’ Aubergine restaurant is Cairo’s self-proclaimed only vegetarian restaurant in the city (though it…
Revolving Restaurant
The Grand Hyatt hotel’s Revolving Restaurant is the tallest restaurant in Cairo and the only…
Abu el-Sid
The Abu el-Sid is Cairo’s best Egyptian restaurant and bar. The food is traditional and…
Restaurants
See all (8)Moghul Room
Famed as the best Indian restaurant in Cairo, the Moghul Room offers quality food with…
L’Aubergine
The L’ Aubergine restaurant is Cairo’s self-proclaimed only vegetarian restaurant in the city (though it…
Revolving Restaurant
The Grand Hyatt hotel’s Revolving Restaurant is the tallest restaurant in Cairo and the only…
Abu el-Sid
The Abu el-Sid is Cairo’s best Egyptian restaurant and bar. The food is traditional and…
Festivals
See all (11)Cairo International Film Festival
Held for three decades, the Cairo International Film Festival is about celebrating all that is…
Moulid of Sayeda Zeinab
This is one of the several religious festivals in the city. It is celebrated with…
Flora Egypt Fair
Flora Eypt Fair is an annual international exhibition of fresh cut flowers and ornamaental plants.…
Al Nitaq Festival
Held every year at venues throughout Cairo, Al Nitaq is a popular cultural festival that…
Moulid of El- Hussein
This is one of the most popular and colourful festivals of the year, gathering pace…
City Overview & History
See all (9)Annual Temperature
Average monthly high & low temperature in celsius Jan 9.0°C, 18.9°C Feb 9.7°C, 20.4°C Mar…
Public Holidays
Egyptian National Public Holidays January 7 – Coptic Christmas April 20 – Sham El-Nessim April…
Cairo History
Though it was ‘only’ founded in 969 under the Fatimid Caliphate, Cairo and the surrounding…
Currency and Exchange Rates
The currency in Cairo is the Egyptian pound (“gunaih” in Arabic). Egyptian notes are divided…
Transportation - Getting Around
See all (7)Cars for Hire
An international driver’s license and a minimum age of 25 are necessary to rent a…
Getting Around
Getting around Cairo by public transportation is not the best way to travel. Thus, it…
Health & Safety
See all (9)Discrimination
Because of Cairo’s cosmopolitan atmosphere, harsh discrimination will not be encountered. Yet, be aware that…
Getting Out of Trouble
If by any chance you get your passport or wallet stolen, be sure to first…
Land Mines
There are still some minefields left over from past wars in the Western Desert(numerously found…