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A Cairo Holiday – Sun, Sand And Pyramids
October 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Cairo holiday sites offer one of the most exotic vacations you could wish for. Step back in time to experience one of the most advanced ancient civilizations on earth and visit some of the world’s most startling geography. Cairo throbs with energy and every corner of the sprawling city gives you a peek into a fascinating culture.
The first stop on most people’s Cairo itinerary is undoubtedly the Egyptian Museum where you can visit one of Egypt’s most famous names King Tut. This is the best place to see all the riches and treasures that were entombed with the well known pharaoh along with other Egyptian kings. Since the treasures are immensely valuable there is no photography allowed and the museum has maximum security measures in place.
Some of the other wonderful archaeological sites that can be visited from Cairo include the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Persian tombs, Pyramid of Unas, Mastaba of Ti and the Pyramid of Sekhemket. When planning your holiday it is best to set aside a few days to explore these fantastic sites. You may only have this one visit so it is important to get everything in.
Cairo isn’t all about statues and pyramids though. No visit to Cairo is complete without delving into the wares on offer from the numerous street traders and markets. The most famous of these markets is no doubt the souk of Khan-el-Khalili. This market was built in 1382 and ever since then it has been a beehive of activity every day, and is especially well known for copper, brass and silverware. Don’t forget about the exotic spices and perfumes on sale though…
Other sights include the 187m tall Cairo tower, and the area called Old Cairo, which includes Coptic Cairo with many Coptic churches and synagogues. As befits a city of this size, modern Cairo also offers glitzy shopping malls, a clean efficient underground system, and some of the best restaurants and hotels in the world.
You should definitely not go home without trying some traditional Egyptian food at one of the many restaurants in the city center offering this. And don’t forget to take home some souvenirs, especially spices, that will always help you to remember the perfect Cairo holiday.
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