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THE MIDDLE EAST - Last minute travel specials to Istanbul
Turkey, Dubai, and Cairo
Last minute travel to Cairo: Cairo offers its visitors an
incredible selection of shopping leisure, culture and attractions.
Modern Cairo encompasses many former cities and their monuments;
in fact the site of the city can be traced back to 4225 BC.
But most visitors come to experience the spectacular monuments
of ancient Egyptian culture. Cairo is world renowned for being
“the jewel of the Nile”. This description is not very far
from the truth, for Cairo presents their visitors with an
experience to remember.
Cairo is a mix of people, buses, animal carts, music, fragrances
and sand whirls. At the heart of the city is the ever-busy
Tahrir Square. On the north side visitors can peruse the Egyptian
Museum, and south is Old Cairo, the oldest Islamic and Christian
part of the city. Old Cairo features he famous Khan el Khalili
Bazaar and the Citadel. The great Pyramids, the Sphinx, Luxor
and Abu-Simbel are all must see attractions. Visitors interested
in a shopping excursion should make sure to stroll down to
Talat Harb Street, one of Cairo’s major commercial outlets.
When you need a break from hustle and bustle of Cairo’s dynamic
city, try a round of golf on the famous Mena House. The Mena
House features golf courses that overlook the Pyramids. Nile
cruises; snorkeling and scuba diving in the Red Sea are also
available for those wishing to leave dry land! For a thrilling
afternoon be sure to stop by the Gezira Club and watch the
horseracing. Another site that will literally lift your spirits
is Cairo Tower, a modern 187 meter-high tower with excellent
views of the city. The Tower is provides a scenic view of
the entire city. The rooftop of the Tower showcases a revolving
restaurant.
Cairo comes alive at night! The best time to shop, eat, and
just relax is after the sun has gone down over Cairo. There
are many restaurants that specialize in Middle Eastern cuisine.
The streets are also paved with quaint cafes. For a truly
unique dining experience, visitors can dine in a floating
restaurant on the Nile! Cairo is a city that seems to never
sleep, everything from the streets to the shops in Cairo throb
with life and activity.
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