 | Cairo Today There is no doubt that Cairo will alarm your senses, and this can either be a good or bad thing. Cairo's allure stands tall with the Pyramids of Giza, which is the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World. Additionally, its fascinating winding streets, oriental bazaars, and Islamic architecture can easily seduce any tourist. Yet, this seduction turns sour when experiencing Cairo's dirt, pollution, and crowd. Such contrasts may be too raw for the tourist that wants everything presented in a packaged platter. But for the intrepid soul, discovering Cairo can become a time-travelin |
 | Cairo Back Then Cairo' s ancient roots are rich in history. The city is a sage of the world, especially since it was founded in AD116 by the Romans when they rebuilt an old Persian fortress along the Nile (then known as Babylon-in-Egypt ). From the late ninth century onwards, a succession of Arab rulers made their mark on the city: Ibn Tulun built his royal city el-Qatai, the Fatimids built the walled city of el-Qahira, from which Cairo takes it name. In the 13th century, the Mameluks, a caste of Turkish soldier-slaves, rose to power. They we |
 | Grand Hyatt Located near the airport and business district, the Grand Hyatt is located on the banks of the Nile |  | Oberoi Mena House This traditionally elegant hotel was built in 1869 and offers classy comfort along with views of the |
 | InterContinental Cairo Semiramis This luxury hotel is perfectly situated near all the main tourist attractions in Cairo . This is al |  | The Four Seasons The Four Seasons on Corniche el Nil is the newer of the two Four Seasons hotels in Cairo. This luxu |
 | Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers and Casino The Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers, and Casino complex works as two separate hotels, with the Towers b |  | Talisman Hotel de Charme
The Talisman is a charming boutique hotel that is boldly designed in an orien |
 | Stars Center Stars Center is a luxury mall located within CItyStars, an integrated urban development project that |  | Ramses Hilton Mall If you want to buy some general items, try the Ramses Hilton Mall. This mall sells casual clothes, s |
 | Al Khatoun For contemporary Egyptian handicrafts visit Al Khatoun. Here you can find lamp shades, pots, jewelle |  | Arkadia Mall International fashion brands and a decent food court can be found at Arkadia Mall. It is the bigge |
 | Khan al-Khalili The Khan al-Kahlili market is a fun experience for both shopping and people gazing. The hustle of th |  | Souq al- Gomaa Location: Khalifa neighbourhood, South of the Citadel You can find practically anything at th |
 | Al Nitaq Festival Held every year at venues throughout Cairo, Al Nitaq is a popular cultural festival that celebrates |  | Coptic Easter Coptic Easter is a fast-breaking celebration, and the most important Coptic event of the year. The e |
 | Festival at Abu Simbel Twice a year, on February 22 and October 22, thousands gather to watch as the sun passes over the fa |  | Wafaa al-Nil The Wafaa Al Nil festival (which means “Fidelity of the Nile") celebrates Egypt's iconic sym |
 | Moulid of El- Hussein This is one of the most popular and colourful festivals of the year, gathering pace over a week and |  | Cairo International Film Festival Held for three decades, the Cairo International Film Festival is about celebrating all that is |
 | Andrea Andrea restaurant is a family-oriented restaurant that specializes in grilled Egyptian dishes. There |  | Da Mario If you want to escape Egyptian cuisine for a moment, then head over to Da Mario (located in the Hilt |
 | L'Aubergine The L' Aubergine restaurant is Cairo's self-proclaimed only vegetarian restaurant in the city (thoug |  | Abu el-Sid The Abu el-Sid is Cairo's best Egyptian restaurant and bar. The food is traditional and appetizing a |
 | Moghul Room Famed as the best Indian restaurant in Cairo, the Moghul Room offers quality food with a serene dini |  | Khan El-Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Coffee Shop The Khan El-Khali Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Coffee Shop offers its diners something most resta |
 | Fast Facts Location: Egypt, North Africa Country Dialing Code: 20 City Dialing Code : 02 Emergency / Important numbers: Police: 112 Tourist Police: 126 Traffic Police: 128 Fire: 125 Ambulance: 123 Cairo Airport Information: 2914255 / 2914277 Railway Information: 5753555 / 5740365 Emergency Travel Service: (02) 569 3299 Tourism Information: 4931291 / 4932712 Telephone Number Assistance: 140 / 141 International Calls: 144 Speaking Clock: 15 Population: 18-20 million (metropolitan area). Time Zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Friday in April to the last Friday in Sept) Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are used. Average January temperatures: 17.5ºC (63.5ºF); 8ºC (47ºF) at night. Average July temperatures: 36.5ºC (97.7ºF). Annual rainfall: 25mm (1 inch) per year, usually Dec-Mar. Languages : Arabic (official), English is widely spoken Currency : Egyptian Pound ( E £ ) |
