Cairo Transportation
The most efficient and reliable public transport in Cairo is the Metro, which has the added advantage of being very cheap. The route connects Helwan in the south of the city to Heliopolis in the north with various branches to Shubra, Ataba and Abdin. There is also a subway line between Giza and Shubra. Trains run from 5.30am to midnight, the first carriage of each reserved for women only. The streets of Cairo are well supplied with taxis, which may have a fare meter but it is not likely to be used. Fares vary and should be negotiated up front and are usually shared. Taxis from hotels tend to cost double that of hailed taxis. The bus and minibus services operating in the city are considered risky for tourists because of overcrowding and the potential for pickpocketing. Buses also require at least a working knowledge of Arabic to navigate. Walking is a fairly good option for taking in the atmosphere of Cairo, but be warned, streets are not marked and maps not much help, so it is easy to lose direction. Driving in Cairo is not for the faint-hearted as few road rules are adhered to, traffic is heavy at all times and streets are poorly signposted. Car rental agencies in Egypt require that drivers be 25 years old minimum and an International Driving Permit is needed.
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Getting Around Cairo
The best way to get around Cairo is on foot and its density makes it possible to see the main sites even if you're no athlete. But, legs do get tired and if you are a female walking alone you may get weary of the attention you'll no doubt be getting. Cairo is also not an easy city to quickly get your bearings in.
Maps will help you and so will the many forms of transport available to you:
Taxi: There are more little black and white taxis in Cairo than minarets and that's saying something. You can hail a cab from any corner of any street, so getting one isn't a problem. Getting a fair price and emerging at your destination with nerves intact is another story ( the same can be said for cabs in New York). A couple of tips to avoid getting annoyed: The meters don't work so agree on the price before you get in to the cab Single men sit in the front, single women in the back It is not unusual to pick up extra passengers along the way, so don't be alarmed if this happens Keep small notes so you can pay the exact amount when you get out of the cab Hold on and thank the stars you don't have to drive
Metro: The only metro system in Africa and its a pleasure to ride. It runs on time, it runs until midnight and it's cheap. Buy your tickets at the station and hold on to them until you exit at your destination station. Here's a map.
Bus: Buses and mini-buses are a good option to get around the city if you speak and read Arabic and are on a tight budget. Tickets can be bought on board and be prepared to get up close and personal with your fellow passengers.
Getting to and from the International Airport Although arriving in Cairo can be a little overwhelming it isn't a dangerous place. You may get ripped off but violent crime is extremely rare. Don't worry too much about spending your first night in a hotel recommended by your taxi-driver that on hindsight cost you 5 times it should have. A reasonable taxi fare from the airport to the center of town and vice versa is around 50 Egyptian Pounds Buses and mini-buses depart both terminals and end up in the center of town at Midan Tahrir, the transport hub of Cairo. They cost 2 Egyptian Pounds. |
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 Daily tours from Cairo |
| Regular daily tours from your hotel in Cairo. Visit the attractions on your free time at an affordable price. Explore Cairo sightseeing at your own pace with a private vehicle, driver and English-speaking guide at your service. |
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Tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx |
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You will be driven to see the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. |
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Price= 32.8 US $
* Tour Price based on 4 persons change number
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Egyptian Museum |
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One of the most popular tourist attractions in Cairo is the Egyptian Museum, situated in the Tahirr Square. Explore the history of ancient Egypt as you take a tour of this huge palace with 107 halls showcasing ancient Egyptian artefacts. See huge statues of kings, gods and goddesses on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses small statues, jewels and Tutankhamen treasures.
It is the largest Egyptian antiques museum in the world and definitely the most interesting landmark in Cairo. Also see artefacts from the tombs of kings and members of the royal families of the Middle Kingdom found at Dahshur in 1894. |
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Price= 32.7 US $
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Full Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara |
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Enjoy an excursion 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. Move to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser and Memphis, the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II. |
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Price= 63.7 US $
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Egyptian Museum , Citadel of Salah El Din and Khan |
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Brace yourself for a tryst with the history of ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum, a treasure house of huge statues, jewels, Tutankhamen wealth and a range of Egyptian antiques and artefacts dating back to thousands of years.
Soothe your history-heavy nerves with some cool breeze at the Citadel of Salah El Din, one of the world's greatest monuments of medieval warfare. |
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Price= 50.6 US $
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