Guidebook of Giza and Cairo

Khadija
Guidebook of Giza and Cairo

Sightseeing

The Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum
Saqqara Necropolis
The Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum
The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid
Dahshur
The Red Pyramid and the Bent Pyramid
Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Greek Church of St. George
Coptic Cairo
Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, Greek Church of St. George
A hidden gem
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Prinz Mohamed Ali Palast (Al Manial Palast)
1 السرايا
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A hidden gem
Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel.
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Zitadelle von Saladin
Privet Entrance Bel Kalaa
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Alabaster Mosque is situated in the Citadel.
One of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques.
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Ibn-Tulun-Moschee
Ahmed Ibn Tolon Sq.
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One of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques.
A famous bazaar and souq in the historic centre of Cairo. Fascinating and crowded!
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Chan el-Chalili
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A famous bazaar and souq in the historic centre of Cairo. Fascinating and crowded!
At only 5-minute walk from my property.
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Nekropole von Giza
Al Haram
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At only 5-minute walk from my property.
Relaxing and educational, this is the world's first living museum.
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Pharaonisches Dorf
3 Al Bahr Al Aazam
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Relaxing and educational, this is the world's first living museum.
It contains 120 000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities
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Ägyptisches Museum
El-Tahrir Square
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It contains 120 000 items of ancient Egyptian antiquities
Opening soon. Largest archaeological museum in the world.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum
Cairo - Alexandria Desert Road
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Opening soon. Largest archaeological museum in the world.
A monumental mosque from the 14th century.
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Sultan-Hasan-Moschee
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A monumental mosque from the 14th century.
A beautiful sanctuary
Al-Rifa'i-Moschee
El-Refaey
A beautiful sanctuary
A public drinking fountain
Sabil of Muhammad Ali Pasha
A public drinking fountain
Al-Tannoura performance/show
Wekalet El Ghouri Kunstzentrum
Al-Tannoura performance/show
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces south
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Bab Zuweila
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One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces south
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north
Bab al-Futuh
Bab Al Foutoh
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north.
Bab El Nasr
Bab El-Nasr
One of three remaining gates in the walls of the Old City of Cairo. It faces north.
The first Islamic University built in Cairo.
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Al-Azhar-Moschee
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The first Islamic University built in Cairo.
One of Cairo's oldest streets
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi
Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi
One of Cairo's oldest streets
The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
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Moschee des ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀs
Sidey Hassan Al Anwar
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The original structure was the first mosque ever built in Egypt and the whole of Africa.
One of the major monuments of Islamic Cairo. Must be visited!
Grabkomplex des Qalawun
One of the major monuments of Islamic Cairo. Must be visited!
Situated on Rhoda Island, it dates back to 861
Nilometer
الطرف الجنوبي
Situated on Rhoda Island, it dates back to 861
One of several "blue mosques" in the world.
Aqsunqur Mosque
One of several "blue mosques" in the world.

Food scene

Opened in 1947 and with a breathtaking view of the Giza Pyramids.
Abou Shakra Restaurants
1 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi
Opened in 1947 and with a breathtaking view of the Giza Pyramids.
Authentic Egyptian food.
Felfela Village
27 Al Remaya
Authentic Egyptian food.
Opened in 1930. It has a beautiful view of the Giza Pyramids and serves delicious food.
Cheristo Seafood Restaurant
طريق الأسكندريه الصحراوي،
Opened in 1930. It has a beautiful view of the Giza Pyramids and serves delicious food.
River Nile dinner cruise in Cairo.
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Nile River
Kornish Al Nile
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River Nile dinner cruise in Cairo.

Neighbourhoods

Nazlet El-Semman

Landscapes

Sailing by felucca
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Nile River
Kornish Al Nile
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Sailing by felucca
Tunis Village in the middle of the oasis
Faiyum Oasis
Tunis Village in the middle of the oasis
Old town of Shali, Lake Aftnas, Pigeon Towers
Siwa Oasis
Old town of Shali, Lake Aftnas, Pigeon Towers
It's one of the world's sixty great public spaces by the Project for Public Spaces
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Al-Azhar-Park
Salah Salem Street
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It's one of the world's sixty great public spaces by the Project for Public Spaces

Tipps für Reisende

Nicht verpassen

Giza Pyramids - Sound & Light Show

The show can also be seen for free from our nearby house.
Bräuche und Kultur

Dress codes & various recommendations

All female travellers are recommended to wear long trousers and long skirts. I advise every visitor to wear a hat/scarf and sunglasses (sun is very strong especially from April to September).
Buche vor der Abreise

Book your tours in advance

During the high season, tour bookings should be made in advance. Once you make your room reservation, please contact us for more information about the tours of the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara, Dashshur, Memphis, Cairo etc.: we will provide you with all the details and prices.