Cairo International Airport

Location

The airport is located in Heliopolis, 13.7 miles (22Km) northeast of central cairo and 24.9 mile( 40Km) from the Giza Pyramids.

Transportation

Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus

newly established shuttle Bus service , it is comfortable , prompt & direct from or to the Airport according to your own preference , the last fleet of vehicles is vast in terms of space & air-conditioned for groups or single passenger , the shuttle Bus takes you to any of the following destinations

Haram (pyramids area )

Maadi

Zamalec

Mohandesin

Giza

Downtown Cairo

Nasr-city

Heliopolis

Taxi Services

At Cairo International Airport Taxis are avalaible at any time , and operated on a flat fee basis.Official Cairo Taxis are predomenantly black and white , but Alexandria Taxis are black and orange. There are also 7-seated Peugeot Taxis varied in colour and size , but they all have an emblem and number Painted on the drivers door.

Limousines

Limousine service is offered by 19 different companies .

Transfer Between terminals

A free Shuttle Bus Links the two Terminals 1.9 miles ( 3 Km ) the Bus runs throughout the night and departs approximately every 3 minutes. Terminal (1) is known as the Old Airport ,whilst Terminal (2) is known as the New Airport.

CAIRO SHOPPING CENTERS

Shopping centres in and around Cairo appeal to most visitors. Egyptian products are so varied and meet various tastes and different levels of income. These centers or (markets) provide quality which rivals International standards .

The Khan Khalili Bazaar
Comprising an array of shops dating to the 14th Century AD, Khan Khalili is renowned for its indigenous character and the magnificent variety of gold and silver works, embroidered clothing, leather goods and ivory-inlaid woodwork in addition to the many other attractive handicraft.

Haraneyya
Is the main center for hand-made carpets. Shopping centers are also available in some major hotels and in center and outskirts of town. These sell silk, cotton and wool textiles as well as leather goods including shoes and bags.

Kerdasa
Is famed for its embroidered cotton and silk dresses as well as other hand-made products.

Modern Shopping Centers
In all cairo are always big and modern malls for everything .

MODERN CAIRO

National Cultural Center (Opera House)

The new 7-story opera house at the Gezira Exhibition Grounds was inaugurated on 3.10. 1988. Designed by a team of Japanese and Egyptian architects, it is an architectural masterpiece of Islamic design. It is equipped with the most sophisticated audio-visual system and comprises:
The Main Theater, a closed hall comprising 1200 seats, is used for opera, ballet and classic music performances.
The Second Theater is also a closed hall comprising 500 seats and is used for various purposes including film festivals and conferences.
The Third Theater is an open one comprising 1000 seats. There are other halls, some of which are used for training and rehearsals, in addition to the Museum and the Library containing references pertaining to the most significant artistic works.

Cairo International Center for Conferences ( CICC )
Located in Nasr City, it comprises three main conference halls, a fourth for receptions and a fifth for exhibitions. In addition, there are fully-equipped secretarial offices and press center.
- Main Hall: 2,500 sq.m., 2,500 seats.
- Second Hall: 840 sq.m., 800 seats.
-Third Hall: 900 sq.m., 600 seats.
-Receptions Hall: 1,600 sq.m.,1,250 seats.
-Exhibition Hall: 2,500 sq.m.

Cairo Tower (Gezirah)
Over 180 meters high, it is the most outstanding attraction of modern Cairo. The first of the top two stories has a rotating restaurant and cafeteria. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from the observation platform.

Pharaonic Village
Historical spectacle reflecting the style of life of ancient Egyptians. Visitors witness the daily activities of the ancient Egyptian who has known the oldest civilization. The Village also contains a papyrus museum and offers adequate services to its visitors. The visit lasts two hours.

The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)
It is regarded as one of the most prominent museums in the world for it offers visitors a chance to aquaint themselves with Egypt's ancient history over a period of 50 centuries. Its most significant showpiece is the magnificent Tutankhamun collection.

The Coptic Museum (Old Cairo)
The museum houses a rare collection of ancient Christian relics including remains of architectural works, textiles, icons and old manuscripts reflecting the history of Coptic civilization

The Military Museum (the Citadel)
The museum displays a magnificent collection of ancient weapons, statues, and uniforms in addition to other exhibits designed to show the art of warfare in Egypt from the earliest times. There are other museums and modern landmarks in Cairo that are also worth seeing.

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ISLAMIC CAIRO

Mosque of Amr lbn Al-'Aas (Al-Fustat)

It was the first mosque built in Egypt. It is simple in design and represents schools of architecture from different periods.

Al-Azhar Mosque
The first Fatimid mosque in Cairo, it was founded in Midan Hussein by Gawhar al-Sikilli in 971 AD (361 H) as both a mosque and Madrasah (school), after Fatma al-Zahraa, the daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. It is considered to be the oldest Islamic University, the first lecture having been delivered in 975 AD.

Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (The Citadel)
Built by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi in 1183 AD overlooking the city of Cairo from the Muqattam Hills, it houses a number of important monuments including the Mosque of Soliman Pasha, the Alabaster Mosque, the 90-meter deep Bir Yusuf (Joseph's Well) and Al-Gawhara Palace.

JEWISH IN CAIRO

Cairo Synagogues :
Hashamayim (Ismailia Temple), now known as Adly Street
Ashkenazi Synagogue, al-Noubi Street off al-Geish Street Ataba
Kubbeh Synagogue, Misr-Sudan Street, Kubbeh Gardens
Hanan (Nessim Iskinazi) Synagogue, El-Daher
Synagogue.Heliopolis
Meir Y. Biton Synagogue, Orabi and Road 13, Maadi
Midrash Synagogue, Beit Mosseri, Haret al-Yahood

Coptic Cairo

The Hanging Church (al-Mu'allaqa)

Originating in the 4th century, the Hanging Church was built over the southern Gate of the Fortress of Babylon. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, its treasures include a 14th-century wall-painting of the Nativity.

Church of St. Sergius and St.Bacchus
A 5th-century basilica, built over a crypt where the Holy Family are believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt.
Church of St. Mercurius (Abu Sefein)
A unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons representing scenes from the Old and New Testaments, wall paintings and stained glass.
The Convent of St.George(Mari Girgis)
In the oldest part of Cairo, the chapel is reached through a Fatimid hallway and contains the relics of St.George in a cedarwood casket.
The Coptic Museum
The finest collection of Coptic art and antiquities in the world, including illuminated manuscripts, icons and textiles.

Pharaonic Cairo

The Great Pyramid

One of the Seven Wonders of the World, King Cheops' pyramid was built c. 2650 BC
The Solar Barque of King Cheops
A cedar-wood craft built to take the pharaoh through the underworld
The Sphinx
Scared symbol face of a man and lion body
Saqqara
The royal burial-ground during the Old Kingdom(2705-2155 BC)
The Mastabas of Mereruka, Ti and Ptah-Hotep
Carved and painted tombs vividly illustrate everyday life more than 5,000 years ago
The Step Pyramid
The first proper pyramid, built for King Zoser in the 27th-century BC the architect Imhotep
Memphis
One of the oldest cities on earth, legendary Memphis was the capital of ancient Egypt throughout the Old Kingdom.
The Egyptian Museum
One of the world's most famous museums. The magnificent collection of antiquities includes mummies, sarcophagi and the fabulous treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.

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