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Re: Questions about the Situation in Cairo - Looking for Travel Advice

by catw 10 May 2012

There are actually three pyramid sites in Cairo: Giza, Saqqara and Dashur. The gigantic neighbourhood of Islamic Cairo is extraordinary,…
Re: Suggestions for 48 hours in Cairo

by catw 07 May 2012

1: Traffic is very low on Fridays until 1pm so you should be fine. It should take you half an hour to drive to Giza. However if you have…
Re: Cairo with Kids (6 year olds - but adventurous!) - recommendations

by itchyfeet38 30 April 2012

I can't help with hotels but my top tip would be to make sure you visit the pyramids at Dashur (as well as those at Giza which I assume…
RE: Egypt/Petra in 10 days: is it possible??

by catw 24 April 2012

I would definitely second this advice: go to Assuan and Abu Simbel rather than Petra, it makes more sense. For Cairo you need 2.5 days…
RE: Egypt/Petra in 10 days: is it possible??

by catw 23 April 2012

Cairo: you should see the Giza / Saqqara / Dashur puramids (one long, very long day), visit the Museum, visit the fabulous neighborhood…
RE: 7 day itinerary review and help

by fear_rua 25 March 2012

#5 - You can do them in one day, if you're active and start early. You certainly don't need anything like a full day for the Giza pyramids.…
RE: 7 day itinerary review and help

by catw 23 March 2012

There are tons of things to see in Cairo. Islamic Cairo is complicated to navigate as it's huge, but the LP among other guidebooks explai…
7 day itinerary review and help

by slivx211 22 March 2012

What's up guys, I'm in the final stages of planning a fairly packed 7 day itinerary in mid May for Cairo and Luxor, and could use some…
RE: What should I see in Egypt?

by fear_rua 08 March 2012

On your more specific questions: I think you will be confined to Egypt and Israel at the best, but possibly just Egypt. The overland route…
RE: Egypt/ Cairo in June 2012. .. . is 2 days enough??

by fear_rua 27 February 2012

Note that ryan999 has a total of four posts, three on this thread and one recommending his company on another thread. But at least he…
Re: An Excellent Guide in Cairo

by miichtan 24 February 2012

Thanks for the recommendation James. My friend and I booked a day tour with Mina out to Saqqara, Dashur and Giza. Mina was an excellent…
RE: A different point of view-Traveling to Egypt DIY style

by fear_rua 17 February 2012

#10 - I guess everyone has their own opinion and different things appeal to different people, but for me, Cairo as the metropolis of the…
RE: What places in Cairo were your special favourites?

by taranaki_chick 11 February 2012

Seeing as this subject has been brought up again and I am reading through what others added on: travelingaunt.....I completely agree…
Re: i extra day in cairo, aswan or luxor?

by itchyfeet38 08 February 2012

I agree with the above. I would also make the effort to visit Dashur. I enjoyed this so much more than Giza. Hardly any people around…
RE: 2 Days in Cairo, 3 Days in Jordan July 2012

by Denmark8 22 January 2012

Hello, I was visited Alexandria for 3 times during my trips and 2 times by Cruise ships. Alexandria its NOT big sight to see. its have…
RE: cairo with 3 children

by alternativeegypt 14 January 2012

The Giza Pyramids are located on the same plateau as the Sphynx so typically visited all in one day. You can spend half a day there and…
RE: 5 days in Cairo

by catw 13 January 2012

I'd suggest: - the three pyramids site (Giza, Saqqara, Dashur) - Islamic Cairo (Al Muizz street to Bab Al Futuh, Al Muizz street to…
Re: some sights you might want to let slide, and their alternatives

by itchyfeet38 09 January 2012

We were lucky enough to have 7 weeks in Egypt and our own 4x4. As such we visited a lot of places - all the "main" attractions, plus plenty…
Re: car rental

by ahmd 28 December 2011

I used to rent a car frequently and I went to the Suez canal, Alex, Al-Mansours, Memphis, Saqqara and Dahshur but to be honest I used…
Re: Visit Egypt

by ahmd 23 December 2011

wear some thing that cover your body and won't reveal any skin. you'll be there in winter and this won't be difficult to do Memphis,…
RE: Pyramids of Giza - Dahshour - Saqqara - Sound and Lights show

by nilewave 19 December 2011

No you do not need your pyramids ticket to see the sound & light show - you go to a different entrance and buy a separate ticket (100LE…
RE: How's a day ride from Cairo to Aswan?

by empereur 11 November 2011

Wait, I can't not, because I have to see different pyramid sites (Giza, Saqqara and Dashur) in Cairo. Zut alors.
Egypt Trip @ Yaathu Tours

by travelwithnitin 09 November 2011

See guys i would like to share something about egypt trip. i had gone to these place called saqqara and Dahshur and saw pyramids from…
Re: Top 5 off the beaten path

by itchyfeet38 28 October 2011

My top tip would be to time your visits to places well. We stayed overnight at Abu Simbel for example which meant we had it completely…
Re: Top 5 off the beaten path

by travellingaunt 27 October 2011

These are not in any particular order and I think the must-sees of Egypt are the pyramidy-templey things. However: 1) See if you can…