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Glorious Cairo
3 Night Cairo
Description
A delightful vacation to one of the most culturally and historically rich cities in the world, this specially designed holiday package to Cairo gives you the opportunity to experience the glory of Egypt. On this short vacation, you'll witness everything from the Great Pyramids to the Sphinx to Cairo's famous Khan El Khalili bazaars.....More |
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Accommodation on twin-sharing basis as per itinerary Breakfast |
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Day 1: Cairo
Meals: None
Arrive at Cairo International Airport to a warm welcome and receive assistance at the airport by a local representative with immigration and customs formalities. Thereafter, transfer to the hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel.The rest of the evening is free for you to soak into the charm of this mystical city. Alternatively, you can opt for the alluring Sound & Light show at the Pyramids of Giza.
Day 2: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying breakfast, proceed on a full-day sightseeing tour of Cairo accompanied by an Egyptologist. The tour includes a half-day visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Thereafter, visit the famous Egyptian Museum, where you will see the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts. Hereon, visit one of the most talked about and vibrant shopping districts in the world, the ancient Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. It is reputed to be largest bazaar in the Middle East. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, receive a transfer to Alexandria by an air-conditioned vehicle, the ancient city by the sea founded by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Upon arrival in Alexandria, an Egyptologist will escort you for a full-day tour of the city, which will include such sights as Pompey's Pillar, the Catacomb, the Roman Amphitheatre, Montazah Palace and the Quaitbay Fortress. Return to Cairo in the evening for a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 4: Cairo - Departure
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast today, receive a transfer to the Cairo International Airport in time to board your flight back home. |
| Destination: Cairo |
| The administrative capital of Egypt, Cairo is a throbbing urban city where modern meets the ancient. With a number of ancient buildings dotting its landscape, Cairo in entirety is a reminiscent of a number of rulers - Arab, Roman, Greek, Turkish, British and French - spanning over five millennia. Visit the art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House or discover exotic eating joints like Four Seasons; indulge in exclusive shopping experience or let your hair down amid the throbbing nightlife - Cairo promises to let never you down. |
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Best of Egypt and Turkey
1 Night Cairo | 1 Night train | 3 Night cruise | 1 Night Luxor | 3 Night Istanbul
Description
This holiday to Turkey includes some superb sightseeing tours, such as of Cairo, to places like Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili Bazaars; a visit to Kom Ombo Temple; visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, tour of Luxor visiting places, such as Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak & Luxor Temples, and a city tour of Istanbul with visits to places, such as Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar. Also enjoy a cruise along the Bosphorus with this holiday. Book it today......More |
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Economy-class airfare on Turkish Airlines | Departure hubs: Mumbai & Delhi |
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Single-entry Turkey visa |
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Egypt Visa |
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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo (Monday)
Meals: Nil
Arrive in Cairo, receive assistance with airport clearance and transfer to your hotel by an AC vehicle.
Day 2: Cairo | Sightseeing tour (Tuesday)
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Meet you Egyptologist and go on a sightseeing tour transfer by AC vehicles. Visit the Great Pyramids, Lord of the Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili Markets. In the evening, transfer to the station to board a sleeper train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner on board and have a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3: Nile Cruise | Kom Ombo Temple
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Receive assistance for a transfer onboard Nile Cruise and proceed to visit High Dam and Philae Temple. Then sail to Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to 2 gods, the entire temple holds two perfectly symmetrical sections.
Day 4: Nile Cruise | Temple of Edfu (Thursday)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Visit to Edfu temple: Edfu was the 2nd name of Upper Egypt and the centre of the cult of a triad of gods, which consisted of Horus of Behdet, Hathor, and their son, Hor-Sama-Tawy. Edfu was known as Apollinopolis Magna, because the Greeks identified Horus with their God Apollo. Construction work began during the reign of Ptolemy III (about 237 BC) and was finished during the reign of Ptolemy IV.
Day 5: Nile Cruise | Valley of Kings & more (Friday)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Today, visit the West bank including Valley of the Kings. The first king of the New Kingdom, Ahmose of 18th Dynasty, built a pyramid-like structure at Abydos, which may or may not have been his original tomb. The Valley, known as Biban el-Muluk, "doorway or gateway of the kings," or, the Wadyein, meaning "the two valleys," is actually composed of two separate branches - The Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. These two gigantic figures of Amenhotep III were originally situated in front of his Mortuary temple which was destroyed for unknown reasons!
Day 6: Karnak & Luxor Temple (Saturday)
Meals: Breakfast
Leave the Nile Cruise today and proceed to visit Karnak temple, the great temple of Amon Ra, known during the Middle Kingdom period as Ipt-Swt, which means the Selected Spot. Transfer to your hotel in the evening. Also visit the Luxor Temple; The Temple of Luxor is among the most beautiful Temples in Egypt. It was known in the New Kingdom period as Ipt-Rsyt, which means the southern shrine.
Day 7: Luxor - Istanbul (Sunday)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, spend some time at leisure. Depart for airport to board a flight to Istanbul. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon set out on a cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Along the shores enjoy a delightful mixture of the past and the present as well as the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses and small fishing villages and later visit the Spice Market. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 8: Istanbul | Sightseeing tour (Monday)
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, visit Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stands the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. See Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays) dating back to 15th century. It has over 4,000 shops under one roof. Spend the afternoon at leisure. If desired you can take a drop at the Bazaar, and later return to the hotel on your own. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 9: Istanbul | Day at leisure (Tuesday)
Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel, spend the day at leisure. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 10: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
After enjoying a hearty breakfast at the hotel, spend the day at leisure and later transfer to the airport to board a return flight.
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Destination: Cairo Luxor Istanbul
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Cairo
The administrative capital of Egypt, Cairo is a throbbing urban city where modern meets the ancient. With a number of ancient buildings dotting its landscape, Cairo in entirety is a reminiscent of a number of rulers - Arab, Roman, Greek, Turkish, British and French - spanning over five millennia. Visit the art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House or discover exotic eating joints like Four Seasons; indulge in exclusive shopping experience or let your hair down amid the throbbing nightlife - Cairo promises to let never you down.
Luxor
Luxor is a modern town in eastern Egypt. Actually, what most people think of as Luxor is really three different areas, consisting of the Luxor city on the east side of the River Nile, Karnak town just north of Luxor and Thebes, on the west of the River Nile. Popularly known as the world's largest open air museum, Luxor is an assortment of spectacular ruins of palaces, obelisks, statues and intricately carved archways and ancient wall paintings depicting the prehistoric way of life! So visit Luxor to capture some of the world's greatest creations located in anonymity.
Istanbul
Istanbul is legendary.
Famous the world over for its vibrant amalgamation of cultures, former Constantinople is the pride of Byzantium, that's located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea.
The centre of the old world, Istanbul is an important metropolis famous for its historic monuments and charming natural beauty. The only city in the world that spreads across two continents - Europe and Asia, demarcated by the famous Bosporus! With almost 2500 years to its credit, this beautiful Byzantine city has a rich eventful history. Capital of the Romans, Byzantine and Turkish Ottoman empires, this dome studded city is full with charm of old bygone monuments, ancient squares and streets, excellent eating joints and a length of modern buildings.
Must See
There are endless numbers of monuments to be seen here, and every stone on very streets has an epic tale to tell of battles fought and glories lost. The famous Hagia Sofia towers over the city, with its enormous dome and incredibly tall minarets. Other famous sites include Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Galata Whirling Dervish Hall. In fact, the entire Bosphorus is lined with numerous waterside palaces, which are all worth visiting. A boat tour will be most rewarding. Also visit a hamam, a Turkish bath, at least once on your vacation there. Other must visits include the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hippodrome, Camlica Hill - the highest point of Istanbul that provides a panoramic view, and the Dolmabahce Palace.
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Egypt And Turkey Delights
3 Night Cairo | 1 Night Istanbul | 2 Night Cappadocia | 1 Night Pamukkale | 1 Night Kusadasi | 1 Night Istanbul
Description
This holiday package promises the best of Egypt and Turkey. Places to visit include Cairo (Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili Bazaars), Cappadocia (Anatolian Civilisation Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk, Pigeon Valley, Citadel of Uchisar, and Goreme Open-Air Museum), Konya (Sultanhani Caravanserai, and Mausoleum of Mevlana), Istanbul (Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar), and others such as Pamukkale, and Aphrodisias. Intriguing, isn't it. So don't wait. Book this holiday today......More |
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Departure: Every Wednesday |
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Economy-class airfare on Turkish Airlines | Departure hubs: Mumbai & Delhi |
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Sector ticket: Istanbul - Ankara (Day 5) & Izmir - Istanbul (Day 9) |
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Airport taxes as on date |
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Single-entry Turkey visa |
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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo (Wednesday)
Meals: Nil
On arrival, receive assistance at the airport, and transfer to your hotel by an AC vehicle. Enjoy the evening freely soaking into the charm of this mystical city. Alternatively, you can opt for the alluring Sound & Light show at the Pyramids of Giza.
Day 2: Cairo | Siightseeing tour (Thursday)
Meals: Breakfast
Meet you Egyptologist and go on a sightseeing tour transfer by AC vehicles. Visit the Great Pyramids, Lord of the Sphinx, The Egyptian Museum and Khan El-Khalili Markets. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 3: Alexandria | Sightseeing tour (Friday)
Meals: Breakfast
Early morning transfer to Alexandria, the Bride and the Pearl of the Mediterranean by an AC vehicle. It was built by Alexander the Great after ascending the throne of Egypt to act as his new capital and to connect with Greece and Egypt. Upon arrival, your Egyptologist will escort you for a full day tour to visit the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria; Pompey's Pillar, a granite Pillar is over 25 meters high built amidst the ruins of the Serapium in 297 AD in honor of Emperor Diocletian; Roman Amphitheatre; Quait Bay fortress from outside; Montazah Palace, which was the King's summer residence; It comprises several buildings, the most important being Haramlek and The Salamlek built by Khedive Abbas II. Drive back to Cairo and have a comfortable overnight stay in your hotel.
Day 4: Cairo - Istanbul | Bosphorus Cruise (Saturday)
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast proceed to the airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. (Early check-in is subject to availability). Go Cruising in the afternoon on Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding water strait separating Europe and Asia and visit of Spice Market. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul.
Day 5: Istanbul | Ankara |Cappadocia (Sunday)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast transfer to the airport for an early flight to Ankara, the capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history that can be dated back 3000 years. Upon arrival visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum, which also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Then visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. After lunch at a local restaurant in Ankara, destination is the mysterious Cappadocia.Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 6: Cappadocia (Monday)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Start your day with sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit to Pigeon Valley and the natural citadel of Uchisar, followed by Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy. Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches. Lunch at a typical restaurant of the region and visit Avanos in Zelve Region and time for shopping. Enjoy dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 7: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale (Tuesday)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Konya. En route visit 13th century Sultanhani Caravanserai built on the famous silk route. In Konya the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the worldwide famous mystic. Continue to Pamukkale, the cotton fortress. Hot mineral waters burst from the earth and cascade over cliffs forming pools and stalactites. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 8: Pamukkale - Aphrodisias - Kusadasi (Wednesday)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Stroll through the ruins of ancient Roman City Hierapolis and transfer to Kusadasi. En route lunch at a local restaurant and visit Aphrodisias, an ancient city dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite and famous for the sculpture school. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 9: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Izmir - Istanbul (Thursday)
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
Today, visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, Roman capital of Asia Minor. Also visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St. John. Drive to Izmir airport for a flight to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel in Istanbul and enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 10: Departure
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, tour the city visiting places such as the Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet. Finally visit the Grand Covered Bazaar, which houses over 4,000 shops under one roof. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to board a return flight.
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Cairo
The administrative capital of Egypt, Cairo is a throbbing urban city where modern meets the ancient. With a number of ancient buildings dotting its landscape, Cairo in entirety is a reminiscent of a number of rulers - Arab, Roman, Greek, Turkish, British and French - spanning over five millennia. Visit the art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House or discover exotic eating joints like Four Seasons; indulge in exclusive shopping experience or let your hair down amid the throbbing nightlife - Cairo promises to let never you down.
Istanbul
Istanbul is legendary.
Famous the world over for its vibrant amalgamation of cultures, former Constantinople is the pride of Byzantium, that's located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea.
The centre of the old world, Istanbul is an important metropolis famous for its historic monuments and charming natural beauty. The only city in the world that spreads across two continents - Europe and Asia, demarcated by the famous Bosporus! With almost 2500 years to its credit, this beautiful Byzantine city has a rich eventful history. Capital of the Romans, Byzantine and Turkish Ottoman empires, this dome studded city is full with charm of old bygone monuments, ancient squares and streets, excellent eating joints and a length of modern buildings.
Must See
There are endless numbers of monuments to be seen here, and every stone on very streets has an epic tale to tell of battles fought and glories lost. The famous Hagia Sofia towers over the city, with its enormous dome and incredibly tall minarets. Other famous sites include Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Galata Whirling Dervish Hall. In fact, the entire Bosphorus is lined with numerous waterside palaces, which are all worth visiting. A boat tour will be most rewarding. Also visit a hamam, a Turkish bath, at least once on your vacation there. Other must visits include the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hippodrome, Camlica Hill - the highest point of Istanbul that provides a panoramic view, and the Dolmabahce Palace.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a strange and wonderful region in Central Anatolia in Turkey that dates back to the 2000 BC. It is famous for its out-of-the world desert landscape, rock formations, and caves, which were formed by thousands of years of erosion. There are so many things to explore here, and the caves offer endless opportunities to see remains of the cultures, now long gone, that had inhabited the surrounding regions. The foremost are the underground cities of Kaymakla, Derinkuyu, Ozkonak and Mazakoy. You should also check out the pottery town of Avanos
Pamukkale
Pamukkale, situated near Kusadasi in Aegean Turkey, is a wonder of nature that is quite unique in the world, and is a very popular attraction for the locals. Created by ancient tectonic activity, the region has a landscape that is white with calcium carbonate, where beautiful natural springs arise in pools that have been used as spas since the 2nd century BC. They are also petrified waterfalls here. The land has to be seen to be believed, and has been inhabited since ancient times, with the ancient city of Hierapolis still visible in the hills., The city's Roman theatre should not be missed, as well as ruins of nearby Laodikya and Aphrodisias. Other nearby sites include: Karahyi - a red spring, the Kaklik caves.
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is a beautiful coastal town located on the Aegean Coast of Turkey. Facing a bay in the Aegean Sea, with the peninsula of Guvercin Ada jutting out into the sea at one end, and the blue mountain of Kaz Dagi in the background, Kusadasi has become a very popular destination for tourists from around the world. Visitors can check out the many historical sites like Didyma, Priene, and Miletos, or chill on any one of the pristine beaches, such as City, Pigeon Island, Yilanciburnu, Ladies, Kustur, and Tusan Beach.
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Splendid Egypt
3 Night Cairo | 3 Night Hurghada
Description
Aptly named, this splendid tour of Egypt will get you acquainted with the best it has to offer. Attractions include a sightseeing tour of Cairo with visits to places such as Great pyramids, Lord of the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, and Khan-El-Khalili Market; a sightseeing tour of Alexandria visiting places such as Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Roman Amphitheatre, Quait Bay Fortress (from outside), and Montazah; and a visit Hurghada for some superb watersports and activities. Here's Egypt in an absolutely unique perspective. Book it today.......More |
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Economy class airfare Ex | Departure hubs: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai on Oman Air |
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Cost of single entry Egypt visa |
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All arrival & departure transfers in Cairo by private air-conditioned vehicles |
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Accommodation for 3 nights at a chosen hotel in Cairo |
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Accommodation for 3 nights at a chosen hotel in Hurghada |
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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Meals: Nil
Arrive in Cairo to a warm welcome, receive assistance with passport control and custom formalities, and transfer to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure or enjoy an optional Sound & Light show at the Pyramids of Giza.
Day 2: Cairo | Sightseeing tour
Meals: Breakfast
Today, enjoy a full day sightseeing tour visiting places such as Great pyramids, Lord of the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, and Khan-El-Khalili Market with your Egyptologist by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 3: Alexandria | Sightseeing tour
Meals: Breakfast
Early morning, transfer to Alexandria, the Bride and the Pearl of the Mediterranean by private air-condition vehicle. It was built by Alexander the Great. Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day tour to the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Roman Amphitheatre, Quait Bay Fortress from outside, and Montazah with your Egyptologist.
Day 4: Cairo | Transfer to Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
After breakfast, proceed to the airport to depart to Hurghada. Get transfers from Hurghada airport to your chosen hotel by air-conditioned vehicles. Enjoy a leisurely stay in Hurghada, one of the world class beach destinations in the world.
Day 5: Hurghada | Day at leisure
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Enjoy your leisurely time at Hurghada where you are on your own to explore the city and enjoy the excursions at the beaches.
Day 6: Hurghada | Water Sports and Activities
Meals: Breakfast & dinner
Enjoy your leisurely time at Hurghada where you are on your own to explore the city and enjoy the excursions at the beaches. You may treat yourself with many activities like Snorkeling Gifton Paradise Island Tour, Glass Boat Tour Safari (4X4) Dinner and many more. After delicious dinner rest in comfort on your hotel room,
Day 7: Hurghada - India
Meals: Breakfast
Today, post breakfast proceed to Hurghada airport to board your flight back to India where you take all fond memories back home your life.
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Cairo
The administrative capital of Egypt, Cairo is a throbbing urban city where modern meets the ancient. With a number of ancient buildings dotting its landscape, Cairo in entirety is a reminiscent of a number of rulers - Arab, Roman, Greek, Turkish, British and French - spanning over five millennia. Visit the art galleries and music halls, such as the Cairo Opera House or discover exotic eating joints like Four Seasons; indulge in exclusive shopping experience or let your hair down amid the throbbing nightlife - Cairo promises to let never you down. |
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