Pros: Avoid the hassle from vendors and touts. See almost everything in two days. Cons: It is a whirlwind at times (or should I say a sandstorm?).
It was two o’clock in the morning. Understandably we felt disoriented and bleary eyed as we scrambled into the mini van and came face to face with two perfect strangers who were to be our travelling companions for the next few days. Our tour price ...
Pros: a vibrant bustling colour full city, rich in heritage Cons: noise, dirty and often smelly
How can I attempt to sum up the unique qualities of a city like Cairo within the confines of a short review? Well the answer is I can't, not to the degree that I would like, but if this brief snap shot gives you some idea of the glorious diversity of ...
Pros: the history (pyramids, museum,etc) Cons: can be unsafe, a lot of poverty, very very hot in the summer
I'm sure nearly everyone in the world has learned about ancient Egypt at one point or another. Though it was never quite as powerful as the Roman or British empires it was always very interesting to all. From the mummies to the pyramids to the desert...
Pros: The Pyramids, The People, The glimpse into an ancient civilization Cons: Poverty, Dirt, Security issues
I love Ancient Egypt. That is what brought me to Cairo. I always wanted to see the pyramids. Cairo is an amazing city. If you have a fascination with ancient Egypt, you will find scenes in and around Cairo that are like photographs right out of your...
Pros: The Giza plateau is absolutely amazing! Cons: The locals who want to take you for a camel ride are very annoying.
In July 2000 I was fortunate enough to be on a two night stop over in Cairo. Although I only had one day in Cairo, it turned out to be the most memorable part of a month long holiday.
My day started at 6am. Being on a tight budget I asked...
When you first step into the airport from the plane you get an idea of the chaos that is Cairo. There are mobs of people at the exchange places and outside offering taxi service and of course the people arriving from the flights. I had arranged ...
Pros: interesting, historical, safe Cons: so hott in summer!
Egypt, for all its problems, remains one of the great wonders of the world. The famed Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and other monuments of the 5,000-year-old culture are just a taxi ride from downtown Cairo.
Pros: We got to see more of the city, including places that most people don't see Cons: I would have liked a couple more days in Cairo
At the end of two weeks of running around all around the Nile Valley, I spent one more day in Cairo. This was not enough. I had wanted to see the sights of Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo but had to choose one. A small group of us decided to see...
Pros: friendly people, amazing cultural sites Cons: chaos, in shah allah, smoke, frightening driving habits
As much as its history and architecture have always
fascinated me, I never wanted to go to Cairo. Call me
bland, call me white bread--and call me concerned
when, shortly before my trip, a number of Western tourists
were killed at the...
Pros: It's a lot of fun to shop and things can be cheap Cons: You have to be careful about paying way to much for being an American
This may sound simple, but trust me it isn't. I lived in Cairo for a couple of months and visited other places in Egypt. There are people trying to rip you off everywhere...especially if they know you're an American.
Pros: A unique exhibition Cons: Not the best organization, overcrowded
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
The tour operator's bus (for that time I joined my group although I prefer exploring the destinations I go to on my own) brought us to the Sadat Square named so after the president Anwar...
Pros: Exotic Culture, Pyramids, Sights Cons: Chaos, blaring car horns,
I took a tour purchased from Foreign Independent Tours out of New Jersey. We flew Egypt Air from New York's JFK International Airport to Cairo. This trip was for the first 10 days of April. I would not want to travel from May thru October because of...
Pros: Exotic, low crime rate, easy to get around, inexpensive Cons: Pollution
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) A Visit to Cairo 2) Trouble at the Pyramids 3) Going Out by Myself 4) Egyptian Men 5) Mohammed Ali Mosque 6) The Egyptians React to Polaroid Pictures 7) Good vs Bad ...
Pros: Good tourist infrastructure, sights straight out of a science fiction novel Cons: Usual third-world water, transportation, and sanitary hassles, but better than most developing countries
This is the final review in my three-part series of Egyptian destinations. I'm hoping that this blockbuster will push me above the twenty-reader mark (sigh).
The Place
Cairo. Big city in Egypt. Located roughly at the beginning...
Pros: Pyramids; Other ancient exhibits; shopping Cons: Heat; Crowds; Filth; Traffic; Poorly prepared food (no apparant cleanliness standards)
I spent a year in the Sinai (Egypt) and made numerous trips to Cairo. While being able to say that you have seen the Pyramids in person ~ always give you something to talk about; it truly is not worth the trip, unless you have nowhere else to go. ...
Pros: incredible architecture, true sense of history Cons: Warning: NOT for the claustrophobic
One of the most memorable travel experiences I had when I was younger was my trip to the Egyptian pyramids.
A short bus journey from Cairo brought our tour group to the great pyramids at Giza, one of the Ancient Wonders of the World....
One of the many Arabic nicknames for Cairo is "Mother of the World".
I lived in downtown Cairo for almost two years and I agree with the name completely. Cairo is a city of a thousand influences; it accepts the new without ever...
Pros: Cheap, The Pyramids Cons: Everyone is a salesman
I was in Cairo for only three days, but I had a good time. I want to warn everyone that if you have never been out of America or Europe, you will be surprised, and have to be cautious. I used some water one time, to brush my teeth, and got sick. There is...
Pros: Last surviving wonder of ancient world, earth's oldest tourist attraction. Cons: Crowds, trash, vendors, camel police with whips and ubiquitous guards with AK47s.
We went to see the Pyramids outside of Cairo, via a cruise ship tour. We chose the tour despite the 3 hour drive to and from because we feared we may not pass this way again. We had always wanted to see the pyramids so we endured the bus trip. We rode...
Imagine a desert with thousands of tons of sand. Imagine the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Now, imagine shopping like an American shopping queen!!!
Pros: Cultural amazement, Modern and Ancient Cons: Foreign culture can be confusing. HOT!
The origin of the name Cairo, Cahira or Qahira in Arabic, is in dispute. Some believe it comes from the word El Qahira (the victory), others tell a tale of the two cahiras (crows) that decided the fate of the pre-modern city in ancient myth. Either...
Pros: Um..... you might get some nice pics of the pyramids. Cons: Where to begin... the city is full of cons
I have traveled much of the world, particularly in Africa and other so-called, developing nations. I have never had as horrible an experience as I did in Cairo. Cairo is all about the hustle. The locals, seemingly very friendly, will lure you in ...
Pros: The Wonders are worth the hassle Cons: Traffic dirty noisy beurocratic and hassled
Cairo is the sort of place that is wonderful if you know what you are doing. I have been there 3 times now. You can see what you need to see in 2/3 days. Airport Passport control at airport on way in takes 1hr+, you can buy visas at bank kiosks just ...
Pros: The pyramids, Archeological Museum, Saqqara Cons: Touristic traps, smog, traffic, annoying Egyptians trying to make "business", some doormen at the hotels.
Arriving at Cairo airport, if you can speak of an airport, is coming in another world. You realize you are on the African continent.
At the airport buy a visa at the small store on the left, before the customs. Prepare for a long wait in the line....
Pros: Location Cons: Needs urgent TLC and maintenance
I was sold this hotel by the travel agent as being 5 star. That may have been the case 25 years ago but no longer. It's now an adequate 3 star. Shepheards is quite literally 'across the road' from the Nile with a million dollar view of the river and ...
Pros: Many means of transportation Cons: Sometimes lacks quality
Review Topic: Practical Information
Whether you are going to spend in the Egyptian capital a couple of days or a whole week you won't be able to do without the means of transportation in a city with 18 mln inhabitants. Here are...
Pros: You'll see pyramids that most tourists miss Cons: There is an element of danger in getting away from Cairo
The pyramids of Giza are a must stop for any visit to Cairo. However, if you want to see hieroglyphics in their real setting, take a bus ride to the older, stepped pyramids of Zoser.
The largest pyramid there, about half the size of the Great...
Pros: fun, lively, lots of things to see and do Cons: time will fly by fast--it always does when you're having fun
As an Egyptian-American, I visit Egypt for 2 and a half months every summer. It is by-far the greatest city. There is always something to do. It will be a completely different experience for you, but you will remember it for the rest of your life. If...
Pros: An ancient cradle of civilization with incredible antiquities. Truly a world-heritage city. Cons: Crowded, heavy traffic, dusty/smoky, need to be careful of drinking water.
My husband and I visited Cairo in June 2006 for 5 days. We arranged our trip in advance through a US-based Egyptian travel agency, who arranged a tour guide and driver with a private car. We were met at the airport and quickly taken through customs. The ...
Pros: Historical sites, friendly men, Cons: Smog, dirt, begging for tips, general chaos
I traveled to Egypt in March of 2000. I found Cairo to be fascinating like so many others. I agree with Shaikha on most the points he mentioned. I like so many people am a average tourist open to a bit of adventure. Cairo was overwhelming. I did...
Pros: The history and architecture Cons: Traffic and monetary exchange
When you think of some of the most exotic places on the planet to vacation in, Cairo, Egypt usually does not come to may peoples minds. Cairo has lost tourism to terrorism. Many are scared to venture to this part of the globe in the mist of the Middle...
Pros: great sites to see Cons: got to watch out for who you trust
My trip to Cairo was very exciting! I am an individual that has been to many different places abroad but this i will have to say is by far the best. I stayed at two different hotels while i was there and it was by choice only. The two big hotels in...
The main reason most tourists visit Cairo is to visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. I was not different.
I thought the pyramids were awe-inspiring and was very moved by them. They...
Pros: Excellent tour guide, inexpensive, covered all of the Egyptian highlights. Cons: Cairo is not a clean city and the vendors make buying something indesireable and difficult.
Our ten day Gate 1 Travel tour was fantastic. All of the things you've always wanted to see but have only read about or seen on the History channel. Every city on the Nile cruise was better than the last. The ...
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