Ma'adi travel guide. Heliopolis Palace (Hotel) There is a lot of mystery surrounding the commission currently surveying presidential palaces. Every few weeks news emerges of priceless finds including historical objects dating to Egypt’s last dynasty or earlier in addition to precious stones, and “rare paintings.” It is unclear why the ruling military council took such swift steps to survey the palaces and their contents while there are many other urgent matters to deal with nationally. The commission, creating an inventory of palace contents, brings attention to two important question: Why are there so many presidential palaces and where will Egypt’s next president live? One of the most lavish presidential palaces was formally a hotel. The 400-room Heliopolis Palace, known as Qasr el-Itihadiyya or Qasr el-`Uruba is a highy secured complex functioning as headquarters of presidential administration. Its former life as a hotel in the suburb of Heiopolis was known as one of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
Saqqara travel guide. The Step Pyramid (and others) Saqqara is the name given both to a village 32 km to the south of the Egyptian capital of Cairo and (more particularly) to the extensive ancient necropolis on the plateau above the Nile Valley, the location of tombs and pyramids dating to the Predynastic, Old Kingdom, New Kingdom and Late Periods of ancient Egyptian history. Understand[edit] Get in[edit] By taxi / cab[edit] Taxis can be hired from central Cairo to visit Saqqara.
By bus[edit] Travelers may be told there is no bus to Saqqara. Bus services do exist to Saqqara from central Cairo, but entail a lengthy journey and a long walk from the village up to the plateau. Alternatively, it is possible to reach the plateau by taking a microbus from the Giza metro station. Get around[edit] See[edit][add listing] Saqqara Necropolis. open daily 8am-5pm. admission LE80/ student LE40. edit Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Do[edit][add listing] Climb the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Explore the necropolis. Buy[edit][add listing] Giza travel guide. The Pyramids of Giza Giza (الجيزة al-Gīza) is a Governorate to the west of the Egyptian capital Cairo - a city in its own right, but for a long time now absorbed as part of the heavily-populated and sprawling Cairo metropolis. Giza is best known as that part of Cairo closest to the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, situated high on the desert plateau immediately to the west of the urban district, itself located in the valley and centred around the Pyramids Road, linking central Cairo with the ancient wonders. One of the premier attractions of Egypt, if not the world, the Pyramids of Giza represent the archetypal pyramid structures of ancient Egyptian civilisation and - together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau - are the iconic image of Egypt.
Understand[edit] The city / district of Giza is important as a secondary - and increasingly popular - option for travellers for food, accommodation and entertainment beyond central Cairo. Background[edit] Map of the Giza area History[edit] Cairo Activities. Abu Tarek in Cairo, Egypt. Close message Find out more about how we use cookies. You can update your settings by clicking the Cookie Policy link which can be found anytime at the bottom of the page. Skip global navigation to content Home Destinations Select a region Africa Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Canary Islands Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Côte d’Ivoire Democratic Republic of Congo Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Réunion Rwanda São Tomé & Príncipe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somaliland, Puntland & Somalia South Africa South Sudan Sudan Swaziland Tanzania The Gambia Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Antarctica Falkland Islands Southern Ocean Asia Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Darussalam Cambodia China East Timor India Indonesia Japan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar/Burma Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Taiwan.
Sights in Cairo.
History. Egypt travel guide. Egypt (Arabic: "مصر; officially, the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: جمهورية مصر العربية) is in north-eastern Africa with its capital located in its largest city, Cairo. Egypt also extends into Asia by virtue of holding the Sinai Peninsula. Egypt is bordered by Israel and the Gaza Strip to the north-east, by Sudan to the south and by Libya to the west. The country is bounded by the Mediterranean and Red Seas (to the north and east respectively) and geographically dominated both by the Nile River and its fertile well-watered valley, and by the Eastern and Western deserts. Egypt is perhaps best known as the home of the ancient Egyptian civilization, with its temples, hieroglyphs, mummies, and - visible above all - its pyramids. Less well-known is Egypt's medieval heritage, courtesy of Coptic Christianity and Islam - ancient churches, monasteries and mosques punctuate the Egyptian landscape. Understand[edit] History[edit] Climate[edit] Holidays[edit] Ramadan[edit] Terrain[edit] Regions[edit]
Cairo travel guide. Cairo is a huge city with several district articles containing sightseeing, restaurant, nightlife and accommodation listings — have a look at each of them. Cairo (ؓلقاهرة al-Qāhirah) is the capital of Egypt and, with a total population in excess of 16 million people, one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East (the regions which it conveniently straddles). It is also the 19th largest city in the world, and among the world's most densely populated cities. On the Nile river, Cairo is famous for its own history, preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city and Coptic sites in Old Cairo. The Egyptian Museum in the centre of town is a must see, with its countless Acient Egyptian artefacts, as is shopping at the Khan al-Khalili bazaar.
Though firmly attached to the past, Cairo is also home to a vibrant modern society. The Midan Tahrir area situated in downtown Cairo area, built in the 19th century under the rule of Khedive Ismail, has strived to be a "Paris on the Nile". Valley of the Kings travel guide. Valley of the Kings The Valley of the Kings (Arabic: Wadi el-Muluk, وادي الملوك; also known as Biban el-Moluk, the "Gates of the Kings") is an Egyptian archaeological locality in the hills immediately behind the West Bank of Luxor. As such, it is one of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world - the burial place of most of the pharaohs of Egypt of the New Kingdom.
Understand[edit] The tombs within the Valley are officially given a KV number, standing for "King's Valley". The tomb of Tutankhamun, for example, is also known as KV62. A number of archaeological excavations continue periodically within the Valley of the King's to the present day; perhaps best known is the American University of Cairo's excavation of KV5, the tomb of the Sons of Ramesses II. Get in[edit] You will require a heavy amount of negotiation to find a good price to hire a car for a day. [edit] See the West Bank get around on foot section.
See[edit][add listing] Tutankhamun[edit] Phase One Tombs[edit] East Bank travel guide. Luxor Temple from the south-west The East Bank of Luxor refers to the central part of Luxor township, centred on the twin foci of the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. Unlike the West Bank, which was always the main area for cemeteries and mortuary temples, the East Bank represented the main settlement of the living throughout the millennia - a role that has hardly changed.
The vast majority of hotels and tourist facilities are to be found in the East Bank. Today's catch: Luxor market Understand[edit] The layout of Luxor town is fairly straightforward: arranged about the temples of Karnak and Luxor (actually some 3 km (1.9 miles) apart, in the north and south of the city respectively) are four main roads with a network of many small streets between them: April 2010 The reconstruction of the centre of Luxor is largely complete...but now they're digging up the town centre to expose the twin rows of spinxes that lined the processional route from Karnak to Luxor temple. Get in[edit] Egypt Travel Tips and Ideas from Tour Egypt. Travel Tips - Culture. See also in the Tour Egypt Monthly: Doing Business in Egypt Egypt is a Middle Eastern country and has Middle Eastern customs. Whether Muslim or Copt, the Egyptians are deeply religious and religious principles govern their daily lives. Combined with religious belief is commitment to the extended family.
Yet when westerners visit Egypt they are often apprehensive. Egyptians have been raised in a social environment steeped in Islam, a background that can color their decision-making in a way difficult for foreigners to understand. Devout Muslims do not drink alcohol though most do not object to others imbibing in reasonable amounts. Keep in mind that proselytizing is illegal in Egypt.
Moral Codes In Egypt there are hardly any restrictions on foreign women. For men, speaking to an unknown Egyptian woman is a breach of etiquette. In general, Egyptians are most accommodating and they will go out of their way to help you and respond to any questions you have. Invitations Baksheesh Women. Food, Drink and the Culinary Arts of Egypt.
See also our recipes section In Egypt, dining out can range from stand-up sandwich bars to luxurious five-course meals. You can find small, inexpensive establishments that serve good Egyptian food for only a few pounds. If you're in a hurry, try the local snack bars. While the cubbyholes off the street (which probably have running water) are generally safe. The larger cities even have Western-style fast-food chains like McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken, but they're relatively expensive. Although Egyptian eating habits may seem erratic, most natives begin the day with a light breakfast of beans (or bean cakes), eggs, and/or pickles, cheeses, and jams. Restaurants In Egypt, as in the rest of the world, restaurants are only as good as the cooks they employ, and cooks seem to be continually changing.
In the larger cities such as Cairo or Alexandria, there are various types of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from around the world. Snack Bars Egyptian Home Cooking Bread Beans Mezze. Travel Tips - Getting Around. From Tour Egypt Monthly How to deal with taxis and the Metro SystemNile Cruises Other References Trains in EgyptBusses in EgyptEgypt FerriesCar Rentals in EgyptEgypt Map Database Orientation The Nile flows through Egypt from south to north.
Lower Egypt is thus the north and Upper Egypt is the south. Maps There are a few good maps of Egypt. Egypt by Freytag and Berndt. The Nile by Lehnert and Landrock. Oases and Western Desert of Egypt by Trade Routes Enterprises. Cairo Tourist Map by Lehnert and Landrock. Chicago House Mini Guide and Map (with text) of Luxor is prepared by the Oriental Institute of Chicago and published by Trade Routes Enterprises. Cairo and Luxor by Lehnert and Landrock. From the Airport All airports in Egypt have a taxi service to city centers, operated on a flat fee basis (ask your airlines). Official Cairo taxis are predominantly white (Previously Black and White) and Alexandria taxis are black and orange. The Airport Bus Service operates from Terminal 1. Public Transport. Egypt travel advice. There is a high threat from terrorism.
Three South Korean tourists and their driver were killed at Taba (Sinai) on 16 February, and the group responsible has threatened further attacks. See below for more detail. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to: the Governorate of North Sinai due to the significant increase in criminal activity and recent terrorist attacks on police and security forces that have resulted in deaths The FCO advise against all but essential travel to: the Governorates of Beni Suef, Minya, Asyut and Sohag the Governorate of South Sinai, with the exception of the area within the Sharm el Sheikh perimeter barrier, which includes the airport and the areas of Sharm el Maya, Hadaba, Naama Bay, Sharks Bay and Nabq Terrorism We believe that terrorists continue to plan attacks.
On 2 April 2014, there were bomb blasts at a police post at Cairo University. Sharm el Sheikh Protests and demonstrations Overseas Business Risk Travel Insurance. Home | Egypt Tourism Authority.