HI,
Next year i am planning to go on a trip to China. I want to visit Egypt and United Arab Emirates.
It will be my 1st visit to Egypt it appears that Cario is the main city with tourist attraction. My question is other than the pyramids what else can I check out there? and I am trying to avoid buying a travel package for Egypt because i don't want to get ripped off. What I thinking of doing was land at Cario Airport crab a taxi and get a hotel. Are there any tour bus programs avaiable at the airport or hotel? like NYC or i have to simply pay for taxi fares and go around city of cario.
what is my best option? since i am traveling solo.
2006-07-17 10:12:19 · 4 answers · asked by rizwanholo1 2 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
Firstly use the capitol Yellow Taxi which charges 3 pounds as fare then 1pound/km which will be much cheaper than the Zebra Taxi which will make you pay AT LEAST 5 TIMES their deserved fare (if they're kind enough)...I don't really know about the bus tours but I know that the luxurios Hotels have that service...
You can go see the sphynx and go INSIDE the pyramid next to it..,visit a place called 'Khan el Khallily" (what the other guy meant by old market-just with the right pronounciation) which is evrey tourist's dream to buy eygpt's traditional pharaonic craftsmanship with heap prices...(tried not to get to robbed -off in their) the stuff is really cheaper than it looks so ALWAYS try to reduce the price with the seller and I guarantee you a percentage of success...
Let's see there's also theMusuem in Downtown...and you can try riding the sail boats (about 20-30 EP/hour max) and sail in the Nile while you're at it...
2006-07-18 03:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by Diablous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey there,
Cairo and Egypt in general is huge and piled with history so you'll find it hard to get enough in 3 days but you need to make sure u use them wisely. I suggest you don't miss a visit to the Citadel,Abdeen Palace,Cairo's tower,Hussein area,a cruise on the nile and trying some traditional food like 'koshary' ,'falafel' and 'mashawy'. Ask for karkadeh (looks like red tea),it's nice.
As for shopping,'Khan al khalili' is your place to go..you can get great deals and amazing souvenirs.It can be a bit hard being solo and if you don't speak arabic but local people will be always ready to help.Try learning some basic arabic phrases that should come in handy in emirates as well.
If you have time/extra money ,it's definitely worth visiting alexandria at the mediterranian sea, sharm al sheikh(Red sea) and Luxor/Aswan.
As for emirates..visit Burj-al arab hotel,jumeirah beach,Emirates mall ski area,try desert safaris,arabian coffee and maybe have henna drawn on your hands if you're a girl!
Egypt and Emirates are two amazing destinations you picked out there..you are set to experience the ever-lasing past and the modern future.Enjoy,have a happy vacation and best wishes!
2006-07-17 17:37:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,, your in luck here,,,, i work in the middle east,, and here is what i will tell you....
Yes, Cairo is the main place to see things,,, the pyramids,, the sphinx.. and ..... The Egyptian Museum.... downtown. ... stay at the Nile Hilton,, across the street.....and go to the Klye Kalliee,, (old market)......
I have a friend that is a professional guide if you want an e mail address...
hope this helps,,,
have fun....
2006-07-17 21:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are many things to do in egypt,cairo is a buissness city.i dont recommend u to go there except if u wanna work.try alexandria or sharm el sheik or many other tourist cities.but if u incest on cairo.there are plenty of hotels like four seasons and many others.have a nice trip dear
2006-07-17 17:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by Vango 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋