cairo - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T08:34:39Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/cairoLe Meridien Pyramids Cairo Hotelhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/le-meridien-pyramids-cairo-hotel2013-06-04T09:40:43.000Z2013-06-04T09:40:43.000ZIsak Rimonhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/IsakRimon<div><p>Set in a residential district of Cairo, Le Méridien Pyramids is just 1 km from Baron’s Palace. It features an outdoor pool and a terrace with sun loungers. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature satellite TV and a minibar. Some also have a separate living room with a sofa. For those who like to keep fit, the hotel features a fitness centre and a tennis court. Staff at the reception desk is available 24 hours a day. Le Méridien offers 4 restaurants. The hotel’s main restaurant, Marco Polo, serves Egyptian and international cuisine in an elegant setting. Live entertainment and refreshing drinks are offered at The 51 Bar.</p><p> </p><p>Leisure Travel Egypt offers Le Méridien Pyramids 162$ Price Per Night </p><p> </p><p>For more info: <a href="https://www.leisuretravelegypt.com/Egypt-Hotels/" target="_blank">Egypt Hotel</a><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}3828547482,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}3828547482,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="598" class="align-full" alt="3828547482?profile=original" /></a></p></div>Cairo Tourshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/cairo-tours2012-10-24T08:56:38.000Z2012-10-24T08:56:38.000ZManta Royalhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MantaRoyal<div><p>Cairo was called the citadel or tabia or forte, i.e. stronghold. It looked like a square; 1200m2 in length and 1100m2 in width. It was surrounded with El Bahr El Azeim (the great sea) from the east, the gulf from the west, from the north gardens extended to Mataria and the mount Gabal El Guishi from the south.</p><p>Ah, to be rich. Simply step outside the five star hotel, and take the taxi which awaits me at the doorstep anywhere I want to go in Cairo. Unfortunately, there is perhaps no more expensive way to get about in this great city. Common taxis are much more affordable, and better yet, take the longer trips on the metro and leave the taxis for short hops.</p><p>There are three main types of Taxis in Cairo. The first type is the old black and white taxis. These have no meter, and the price of the trip is usually this known fact by everyone. It depends on the length of the journey and the traffic. Simply stand at the side of the road and at the sight of an approaching taxi point one hand towards the road. The taxi driver will slowly cruise past you. As he does, yell out a district or landmark near your destination (eg. “Al-Azhar”) and if the driver is inclined to head there he will stop for you.</p><p>Solo males should sit in the front seat next to the driver. It is customary for solo females to sit in the back seat. Once inside, name your specific destination. Only tourists discuss price at this point, as to do so ensures that the driver will spend the entire trip haggling for a high fare. If the driver insists on knowing how much you will pay, name your price. If he, or in the rare case, she, doesn't like it you can get out and find another cab.</p><p><a href="http://www.luxorexcursions.com/egypt/cairo-sightseeing-tours-excursions-trips.html" target="_blank">Cairo Tours</a>, If you follow these instructions and the driver protests vehemently, he is either exceptionally determined to gouge you, or you have genuinely underpaid him. If you are certain he is trying to gouge you, threaten to take the matter to the tourist police, something all cabbies fear, and he will usually back down. Keep in mind that many factors affect rates such as traffic, number of passengers, luggage, time of day, remoteness of destination. However, please note that the majority of taxi drivers are polite, shy and satisfied with what they get, providing the fair offered is close to reasonable.</p><p>Where you hail your cab does make a difference. The myriad of taxi drivers relaxing on their hoods in front of Cairo's five-star hotels can afford to rest. They usually charge double, sometimes triple, the going rate and even Egyptians are made to pay this rate. Walk 100 yards from the hotel and stand by a busy street and the prices plummet. Beware of the black and white big Peugeot 504 ‘service' taxis. While these extra roomy cabs are great if you have a large group or lots of luggage, they also charge twice the going rate and adamantly demand LE10 for short hops.</p><p>Here’s a list of standard black and white taxi fares (vary according to time and traffic. Note that Tahrir Square is central downtown, location of the Ritz Carlton and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum):</p><p>The second type is the new white taxis. These are the revamped versions of the black ones. They have air conditioning, a meter (make sure the driver sets it when you get in though) and are newer safer cars. However, when you don’t know the way they tend to take the longer route to get you to pay more. It’s not uncommon to tip the drivers of those taxis. Those two types of taxis you can stop on any main street. Try not to catch taxis right outside of hotels though as they tend to overcharge you.</p></div>Cairo & Giza Overnight Tours From El Soukhna Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/cairo-giza-overnight-tours-from-el-soukhna-port2012-06-21T09:00:06.000Z2012-06-21T09:00:06.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p><strong><em>Day 1:</em></strong><br />Giza Pyramids Day Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Ein El sokhna port by your private Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you to visit Cairo and Egypt famous attractions. Pay a visit to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. After that move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Then proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. Overnight in Cairo.<br /><br /><em><strong>Day 2:</strong></em><br />Cairo City Sightseeing After breakfast at the hotel in Cairo your private Egyptologist guide will take you to world-renowned Museum of Egyptian antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibited collections now exceed 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Then you will be move on to the Citadel of Saladin that is overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside that was built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey and simply considered to be one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of old Cairo. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Ein El Sokhna port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-41-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Ein-El-Soukhna-Port-cairo-giza-overnight-tours-from-el-soukhna-port" target="_blank">Overnight Trips to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Tours From El Soukhna</a></p></div>Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Trips From El Soukhnahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/pyramids-egyptian-museum-trips-from-el-soukhna2012-06-21T08:58:05.000Z2012-06-21T08:58:05.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Sokhna Port by your private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. Later on you will be transferred to the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibited collections now exceed 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Sokhna Port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-38-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Ein-El-Soukhna-Port-pyramids-egyptian-museum-trips-from-el-soukhna" target="_blank">Cairo Excursions to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Tours From El Soukhna</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids Dune Buggy Safari Tours From El Soukhnahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-safari-tours-from-el-soukhna2012-06-21T08:56:47.000Z2012-06-21T08:56:47.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Ein El Sokhna port by your private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx.. Later on you will be transferred to Sakkara that is part of Memphis's massive necropolis, and the burial site of the most ancient Pharaohs. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by jeep 4x4 car inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes till you reach Sakkarra Country club. Enjoy Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club then back to El Sokhna Port by a private air-conditioned vehicle.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-39-adventure-safari-to-giza-from-Ein-El-Soukhna-Port-giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-safari-tours-from-el-soukhna" target="_blank">Dune Buggy Trips in Giza , Quad Bike Excursions From El Soukhna</a></p></div>Alexandria & Cairo 02 Days Excursions From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/alexandria-cairo-02-days-excursions-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:30:21.000Z2012-06-21T08:30:21.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p><em><strong>Day 1:</strong></em><br />Cairo City Sightseeing You will be met and assisted at Port Said by our tour guide, then transferred via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Cairo. Pay a visit to the to the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Continue your excursion to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.Enjoy lunch at local restaurant. after that you will be driven to your hotel, Overnight Cairo.<br /><br /><em><strong>Day 2:</strong></em><br />Alexandria City Tour Breakfast in a hotel, travel via air-conditioned modern vehicle to Alexandria. Start at the Catacombs of Kom Al Shokafa which dates back to the early Roman period. It was discovered in 1900 after they had been looking for it for about 12 years. Continue to Qayetbay citadel, situated on the entrance to Alexandria's eastern harbor where the place was exact of the famous Lighthouse. Enjoy Alexandria library. Then having lunch through the tour. After that back to the cruise for your final departure.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-31-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-alexandria-from-Port-Said-alexandria-cairo-02-days-excursions-from-port-said" target="_blank">Overnight Excursions to Cairo, Alexandria, Tours From Port Said</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids Dune Buggy Excursions From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-excursions-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:09:00.000Z2012-06-21T08:09:00.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Our representative will pick you up from Port Said and drive with our Egyptologist guide in a comfort AC modern van for around 3 hours to enjoy the only place in Egypt where you can experience the wonders of the ancient world through the Dune buggy. Get excited by a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates back to the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Upon arrival at Sakkarra, you will be transferred by jeep 4x4 jeep inside the desert for about 15 minutes. After that you will stop to enjoy the panoramic view of the Step Pyramid in Sakkarra. Then you will be transferred to Camel Caravan in the Desert where you will start Camel ride for about 30 minutes till you reach Sakkarra Country club. Enjoy Lunch at Sakkarra Country Club then back to by Port Said by a private air-conditioned vehicle.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-29-adventure-safari-to-giza-from-Port-Said-giza-pyramids-dune-buggy-excursions-from-port-said" target="_blank">Dune Buggy Excursions in Giza , Quad Bike Tours From Port Said</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids & Nile Cruise Tours From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-nile-cruise-tours-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:07:38.000Z2012-06-21T08:07:38.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at port Said by your Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. Then enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise during sailing for an hour. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet lunch as you glide past Cairo's waterfront landmarks and are entertained by a folkloric presentation. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said, you will stop at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs of Cairo & Egypt.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-25-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Port-Said-giza-pyramids-nile-cruise-tours-from-port-said" target="_blank">Cairo Trips to Giza Pyramids, Nile Cruise Tours From Port Said</a></p></div>Giza Pyramids & Sakkara Day Tours From Port Saidhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/giza-pyramids-sakkara-day-tours-from-port-said2012-06-21T08:06:33.000Z2012-06-21T08:06:33.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise at Port Said by your qualified Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. Then lunch will be served at good quality restaurant. Later move to Sakkara, Egypt's oldest ancient cemetery where you can see the world's first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, built by the engineer Imhotep. Enjoy also visiting one of the magnificent Mastabas (burial chamber) of either Ptah Hotep, Idut or Mereruca. Before beginning your return trip to Port Said a short stop will be made at a Papyrus Institute where you will have the opportunity to shop for souvenirs.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-26-sightseeing-tour-to-giza-from-Port-Said-giza-pyramids-sakkara-day-tours-from-port-said" target="_blank">Giza Tours to Giza Pyramids, Sakkara Excursions From Port Said</a></p></div>Coptic & Islamic Old Cairo Trips From Alexandria Porthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/coptic-islamic-old-cairo-trips-from-alexandria-port2012-06-20T13:11:11.000Z2012-06-20T13:11:11.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Here is how you will be in the heart of Cairo, in depth shore excursion to visit Cairo Islamic and Coptic sites, with us you are going to discover the most exquisite churches and mosques in Old Cairo. Pick up from Alexandria port then transfer for around 03 hours to enjoy a sightseeing day of the Islamic and Coptic sites in Cairo. First, see Salah El Din Citadel where Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque stays, also Al Gowhara palace built by Mamluks and Ottmanian. Then proceed to Ibn Toloun Mosque, the Museum of Gair Anderson and Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. Then we will move on to Old Cairo where you will discover the Roman fortress, the Hanging church, also called Al Mo'allaka church, then to Abu Serga Church which sheltered the holy family. End your tour by the treasury collection at the Coptic Museum. Drive back to Alexandria to board your ship.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-18-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-from-Alexandria-Port-coptic-islamic-old-cairo-trips-from-alexandria-port" target="_blank">Coptic & Islamic Cairo Tours, Excursions From Alexandria Port</a></p></div>Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour Tours From Alexandriahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/memphis-sakkara-dahshour-tours-from-alexandria2012-06-20T13:09:09.000Z2012-06-20T13:09:09.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Our representative will meet & greet you at Alexandria Port to Enjoy a shore excursion & day trip from Alexandria to Cairo, approximately 03 hours by a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle. Head to visit Dahshure, located to the Southwest of Memphis at some 10 kilometres to the South of Sakkara to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid which has never been completed. Archaeological research has shown it to date to the 4th Dynasty as well, but it is not clear for whom it was built. Then continue to Memphis, the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it is considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years and had great architectural achievements and it is believed that Memphis was the largest city in the world from its foundation until around 2250 BC. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser.Transfer back to Alexandria to join your Cruise.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-19-sightseeing-tour-to-giza-from-Alexandria-Port-memphis-sakkara-dahshour-tours-from-alexandria" target="_blank">Tours to Memphis, Sakkara & Dahshour Excursions From Alexandria</a></p></div>Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tours From Alexandriahttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/pyramids-egyptian-museum-tours-from-alexandria2012-06-20T13:06:53.000Z2012-06-20T13:06:53.000ZAhmed Alihttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/AhmedAli569<div><p>Morning time you will be picked up from your cruise by our Egyptologist guide who will accompany you to the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s Greatest attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, Which is ONE of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, middle pyramids of Chephren and the little one of Mykerinos and mysterious Sphinx, the Father of Terror for the ancient pharaohs, the tour includes visit to the valley temple facing the great sphinx. You will be having lunch on the way which is included. Later on you will be driven to see the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiques that was built in neo-classical style designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon which exhibits a collection now over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco-roman period in Egypt including the treasures of the child King Tutankhamen, Pharaonic Gods and Goddess. Continue the tour to Old Cairo where you are going to visit Hanging church, Mary Gerges church and Ben Ezra synagogue, then enjoy a tour to Khan Elkhalili old market with no extra charge if you still have time. Finally you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise in Alexandria Port : departure time from Cairo depends on the departure time of your ship at Alexandria Port.</p><p></p><p>More info about <a href="http://www.egyptshoretrips.com/trip-16-sightseeing-tour-to-cairo-giza-from-Alexandria-Port-pyramids-egyptian-museum-tours-from-alexandria" target="_blank">Cairo Tours to Giza Pyramids, Cairo Excursions From Alexandria</a></p></div>