Cairo

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...

Pros: Unique sights
Cons: Beggars, can be too hot

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

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 ...