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Nothing can prepare you for the sheer diversity of Africa's largest city! A short distance from the centre lie the most spectacular surviving wonders of the Pharaohs: the Pyramids, unaffected by the passing of millennia; and the mystical Sphinx, still keeping watch over the city after 5,000 years. With some of the world's best preserved historical wonders, Cairo is a 'must' for visiting some of the ancient world's greatest achievements.
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Catching the Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan – What You Need to Know
24th April 2023 by Tin Box Traveller
Taking the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan can be an exciting experience for the whole family. It is possible to take children on the journey, and the train is equipped with comfortable sleeping compartments. So, you can rest assured that you will be able to get a good night's sleep during the journey....

A complete guide to the Cairo to Aswan train (via Luxor)
25th August 2022 by The World in My Pocket
Travelling by train has been considerably glorified for many years in movies and books. It is a cost-efficient way of moving around, and also creates opportunities for authentic local experiences. I have travelled on the most famous trains around the world, including the Transsiberian, and every journey has opened doors into the local culture of the country I was in. It was on a night train from Beijing to Hong Kong where a Chinese man with the most perfect British accent taught me how to use...

The perfect 2 days in Cairo itinerary
25th August 2022 by The World in My Pocket
Most of the people who visit Egypt, and are interested in a historical tour rather than a beach vacation, will land in Cairo, the capital. Cairo is a massive city, extremely busy, and it can be very overwhelming for first time visitors. In this two days in Cairo itinerary I will show you how to visit as many places as possible in the city without spending too much time stuck in traffic, based on my own experience. The traffic in Cairo can be daunting, especially during the rush hour, when...

Five of the best day tours from Cairo
12th January 2021 by PommieTravels
Egypt is an assault on the senses. From the moment you arrive, a multitude of things competes for your attention. Millennia-old buildings, the Islamic call to prayer, the stifling heat - it’s a rush. While Cairo itself is an attraction, there are also countless sights to see just outside its core. Trying to sort out the details on your own can be maddening - so let us guide you....

Alone at the PYRAMIDS OF GIZA, Egypt الاهرام 🇪🇬
29th October 2020 by Jason Billam
I explore Egypt's mighty Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world...

Cairo Egyptian FOOD TOUR (Eating My First Koshary) كشري 🇪🇬
23rd October 2020 by Jason Billam
I spend the day doing a small Egyptian food tour in Cairo, trying my first ever Koshary...

My First Impressions of CAIRO, Egypt مَصر‎ 🇪🇬
15th October 2020 by Jason Billam
My first impressions exploring Cairo, Egypt مَصر‎ I visit the old citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque, Al-Azhar Park, Islamic Cairo, and the bright streets of Khan El-Khalili, before heading over the Nile River to Zamalek, to soak in sunset views....
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