Cairo, the land of a thousand minarets is an ancient city with a visible modern influence. It is the capital city of Egypt. In Arabic, Cairo means," to conquer". Cairo is not only the largest city in Egypt but is also the gateway to the Nile. It is a splendid city with beautiful diversity on display. There are lush green landscapes as well as magnificent architecture. You can enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city life as well as the thrilling entertainment sources in Cairo. All in all, the city is deep in history and culture for one to explore and cherish the memories forever.
Bus, Trams, Subway, Metro.
Cleaniliness: Low, Efficiency: Moderate
Metro: It is indeed the most efficient and inexpensive mode of transport which costs LE2 to any stop. The metro has 3 lines and it runs from 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Riverbus: It runs from Downtown Cairo to Giza, by the zoo and the University. The drive is scenic and costs LE1.50. The boats depart every 15 minutes.
Microbus: As much as people prefer metro, even the microbus is quite popular among the locals and the tourists. The fare varies according to the distance and it can be anywhere between LE2 to LE5.
Suggest an Edit - Share your experience| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Water Bottle | EGP 5.00 |
| Cup of Coffee | EGP 30.00 |
| Milk Carton Pack | EGP 14.00 |
| Rice/Kg | EGP 12.00 |
| White Bread | EGP 10.00 |
| Eggs (12) | EGP 20.00 |
| Combo Meal | EGP 80.00 |
| Fine Dining | EGP 313.00 |
| Bottle of Coke or Pepsi | EGP 5.00 |
| Domestic Beer | EGP 30.00 |
| Imported Beer | EGP 40.00 |
| Bottle of Wine | EGP 200.00 |
| Cigarettes (20 Pack) | EGP 40.00 |
| Taxi ( 1 km ) | EGP 3.00 |
| Ticket in local transport (Single way). | EGP 5.00 |
| Rent ( One Bed Room) | EGP 3509.00 |
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Don’t(s)
Cairo has a diverse entertainment scene. While the Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo is a highly recommended affair, Shahrazad Casino, popularly known for the traditional Egyptian entertainment of belly dancing is not to be missed. In Crimson Cairo, one can get a brilliant Nile view from its rooftop terrace. A glass of red wine is complimentary with it. The energy in the night air of Cairo is impeccable and will definitely make you groove to the sound of waves splashing around at various night clubs and bars.
Mini pyramids
Khayameya
Cotton Robes
“Jilbab & Burqa”
Jewelry Wooden Boxes
Belly dancing costume.
Weather
TimeZone
Ambulance
Police
Electric socket
Cairo International Airport - CAI
Alexandria - AEX
Start Tariff: EGP 6.00
1 Km. Tariff: EGP 2.75
1 Hour Waiting Tariff: EGP 20.00
Monthly Average Temperature & Rainfall
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