Felucca boat ride:
A Felucca is the famous Egyptian sail boat seen
all along the Nile--perfect for a sunset cruise.
2-3 hours tour
Fagnoon centre Fun and Learning for Kids: One of the rare places
in Cairo where both parents and children can take a break and spend
a few unforgettable hours. The word “Fagnoon” itself is a
combination of two interesting Ara bic words Fanoon (art) and Gonoon
(wild). It is a place for families to play, run, dance, paint, draw,
as well as try out a myriad of crafts including pottery, carpentry,
agriculture, baking, jewelry-making, iron-smiting, and much more. 2-3 hours tour
Cairo's Camel market:
Buy camels that have been driven across the
shifting sands from Libya, Sudan, and Somalia. Hundreds of Camels
are sold here. This is definitely not a market for the animal lover.
Half day tour, starts early in the morning.
Alazhar Park:
This green, hilly site has a wonderful view of the
most significant historical districts of Cairo. The park is home to
the recently discovered Ayyubid wall, constructed by Salah El Din
more than 800 years ago.
A variety of unique cafes and restaurants are available offering 5
star services.
2-3 hours tour |
Cairo driving tour:
Cairo streets are
like an open history book--
no other city in the world has as much history as Cairo. Wherever
you go there is something to see and a story to tell. This is a Half
day tour.
Giza Sound-and-Light show:
When night falls, the Pyramids and
Sphinx are floodlit and the distant past unfolds before you as the
Sphinx tells their stories.
The show lasts 1 hour.
Folk shows,
such as Sufi dancing: More commonly known in the west
as the whirling dervishes, these amazing performers can be seen at
the Ghouri Caravansary.Evening 2-3 hours tour
The Pharonic Village:
Where you can take a step back in time. Just
a few miles from the center of Cairo a time machine is waiting to
take you on a journey to the days of the Pharaohs; a time brought to
life by an incredible group of actors and actresses staging
reproductions showcasing ancient buildings and historical clothing.
Half day tour |
More Tours
in and around Cairo