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what to see in egypt
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 07:59 PM UTC
hello

Im going to cairo egypt for 2 weeks in december and wanted to know what do you have to see while your there and can somebody enlighten me about all the pickpocket and con people.THANKS
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Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 08:22 PM UTC
LOL!! You are about the first one to wonder what to see in Cairo I meet over here.

You must see the Pyramids! And enjoy the drive to get there. The Egyptian museum!!....???

....??? What is it that you want to see in Cairo???? There is so much!!

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Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Wed May 19, 2004 09:35 PM UTC
Check out my Cairo page!

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Re: Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 06:39 PM UTC
So many things to do and to see in cairo.
at top of my head:

-Giza pyramids.
-Egyptian museum.
-Cairo tower.
-boat ride in the Nile.
-a belly dancing show...many cheap ones at Al haram street...but the good ones r at 5 star hotels.
-khan el khalil souk.
-The citidal.and Mohammad Ali mosque.
-Zamalek island with in the Nile.(many restaurants,cafes,shops,night clubs and bars there).

u can check my cairo pages too.
and dont worry about pick pockets....thank god in all of my travels to cairo i have never been robbed.
just dont flash ur money in crowded places and dont carry much cash.

have fun
marimar_72

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Re: Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Thu May 20, 2004 09:52 PM UTC
Cairo is actually surprisingly safe in regards to pickpockets. As for cons, well there are lots of hasslers who will attempt to get you to buy stuff. Whether you consider that a con is a matter of opinion.
Besides the Pyramids of Giza see the Antiquities of Egypt Museum and the district that is known as Islamic Cairo in the guidebooks. It is the heart of the Arabic world. Also be sure to check out the Citadel.

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Re: Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 08:28 AM UTC
oh im not sure exctly i would just like to know what can you not miss on your first trip to cairo.

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Re: Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Fri May 21, 2004 11:43 AM UTC
I think Marimar just about covered it all. But I see you have two weeks in Cairo. You can also think of going to Alexandria for one or two days, Although it might be a bit colder there in December.
They say the Fayoum Oasis, just about 30 km south of Cairo is also very beautiful.
The Camel Market is also very nice to visit.

With two weeks you have all the time to see more of Egypt. I would take the night train to Luxor, do some sightseeing there and take a Nile cruise to Aswan. That will take you 3 or 4 days. Than back to Cairo by train. It is a real nice trip.

Anyway, there is so much to enjoy in Egypt!!

Love, Dora

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Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Sat May 22, 2004 08:04 PM UTC
Travel is easy in Egypt so you can do a lot with your two weeks but first you should make a list of your interests. If you like temples and tombs then head south to Luxor and Aswan. If you like sea and sand then head for the Red Sea Resorts. In additoin to the places in Cairo already recommended you must go around the Khan el Kahlili. I never tire of it. There are many spectacular mosques to visit too.

You asked about pickpockets and scams. There are few thieves in Egypt. If you leave anything behind most people will run after you to return it to you BUT everything else is 'business' and there are no rules there. If you want to buy anything offer a third of what they ask and then expect to pay about half (it will still be twice as much as the locals will pay but people have to make a living). Have a wonderful holiday.
Liza

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Re: Re: what to see in egypt
Posted: Sun May 23, 2004 04:20 PM UTC
this is jamie (duomaxwel) thanks to every one who answerd ill try the things you said.

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