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Above More than 4,500 years old, the pyramids of Giza are the sole survivors of the original Seven Wonders of the World

Three Days in Cairo Essentials
Cairo has enough to keep sightseers occupied for weeks. The GETTING THERE
following itinerary takes in all the iconic sites, as well some Buses, minibuses, and taxis connect Cairo’s
lesser-known but equally interesting areas, attractions, and activities. international airport with the downtown,
12 miles (20 km) away. The metro and taxis are
DAY ONE Head first for the legendary Egyptian Museum. In the
the simplest ways of getting around town.
afternoon, take a tour of central Cairo, including the Museum of
WHERE TO STAY
Islamic Art, interspersed with some coffee-and-cake stops. Later,
Pension Roma (inexpensive) is a simple but
browse the colorful Khan al-Khalili bazaar. End the day aboard a
well-run and homey B&B with evening meals
felucca (a traditional sailboat) for a sunset sail on the Nile. available on request. www.pensionroma.com
DAY TWO Take an all-day tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx via Talisman Hotel (moderate) is a centrally located
Memphis, Saqqara, and Giza. Rest and replenish over meze and boutique hotel with attractive rooms decorated
watch the sun set over the pyramids with a cocktail at Oberoi. in oriental style. +20 2 2393 9431
Four Seasons at Nile (expensive) is sumptuous
DAY THREE Spend the morning exploring Coptic Cairo. Start at the
and furnished with original Egyptian art; it
Coptic Museum and the Hanging Church. After coffee at nearby overlooks the Nile and is minutes from the
St. George’s Café, continue the church tour and visit St. Sergius and Egyptian Museum. www.fourseasons.com
St. Barbara. Spend the afternoon wandering the Islamic Quarter;
TOURIST INFORMATION
be sure to visit the Mosque of Ibn Tuloan. www.egypt.travel
Above Hamam mashi – Egyptian stuffed pigeon with bulgur wheat