The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
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Our local Egypt guide and blog. Discusses the best restaurants, bars, places to stay, sightseeing, beaches, cities, and more in Egypt. Gather local travel tips, itineraries, recommendations, and insider information about all things Egypt.
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
1w ago
When thinking of Egypt and pyramids, most people automatically think of the Giza Pyramids. But what most people fail to realize is that they’re not the sole pyramids in Egypt, and not even the oldest!
Read more: 9 Different Egyptian Pyramids (That AREN’T The Giza Pyramids!) That You Need To See
One of the things that makes the Pyramids of Giza so fascinating is their sheer size, plus the neighboring Great Sphinx. But not too far from the Giza Plateau is the necropolis of Saqqara, which is home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid in the world (and also the oldest complete stone b ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
1M ago
Whether you’re a local Cairene strapped for cash at the end of the month, or a visitor to Cairo on a backpacker’s budget, never fear -- there’s a lot of fun, interesting things you can do in Cairo without paying a bomb.
Here's ten ways to enjoy some of the best sights in the city, for cheap.
1. Have a world-class view of the Pyramids over lunch or dinner at… Pizza Hut
Strange, but true. If you want to have an open-air, world-class view of the Pyramids over lunch/dinner but want to avoid the exorbitant prices at hotel restaurants, then look no further than the nearest Pizza Hut to the Pyramids ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
1M ago
When it comes to museums in Egypt, everyone is on pins and needles for the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum -- right next to the Great Pyramids of Giza, it’s going to be the biggest archaeological museum in the world.
But while we wait, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other museums of interest in Cairo; far from it. From the world-famous Cairo Museum to the newly-renovated National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to the lesser-known but still very interesting Museum of Textiles, there are a bunch of museums worth checking out at least once, whether you’re an Egyptian local or a visitor ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
1M ago
Cairo is known as the city of a thousand minarets, so imagine how many there are in Egypt as a whole. Spoiler alert: a whole lot.
Egyptian mosques are no cookie cutter experience: some are over 1,000 years old while others were built the day before yesterday, and some are architectural treasures while others are, well, not.
To really experience the beauty of Islamic art, architecture and history, we’ve narrowed down (in no particular order) the Egyptian mosques you should most definitely have on your to-see list.
Sultan Hassan
Location: Cairo
Established: 1359
Once of the most important monu ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
1M ago
Egypt has captured the imagination of many a writer in its 7,000 year existence -- and whether it be ancient Egypt, colonial Egypt or modern Egypt, can you really blame them? Few other countries in the world have the history, depth and complexity as Egypt, and we’ve compiled some of our favorite novels that take place here, by both Egyptian and non-Egyptian authors alike (this list is English-based, so we made sure that all Arabic and French novels listed below have an English translation available).
This list is just the tip of the iceberg (or pyramid?) when it comes to novels about Egypt, an ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
2M ago
So you’re in Cairo and you really want to discover what local Egyptian street food is all about. We don’t blame you, there are few better ways of getting a real taste (pun unintended) of a new city or country than partaking in what the locals eat daily.
Egyptian street food can be found on literally almost every corner of our sprawling capital, but to ensure that you try the best (and least questionable!) of what Cairo has to offer, we put together a list of the best places to get our Egyptian street food favorites.
Note for the newbies: now keep in mind that most of the food we’ll be listing ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
2M ago
Make sure you know what to expect when it comes to visas, customs, landing cards and more before you land in Egypt all in our one handy arrival guide. We'll mainly be discussing arriving in Cairo International Airport, considering that's where most people land (plus it's the most confusing), but we'll put add-on information when needed for the other international Egyptian airports such as Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam.
Visas
So your flight’s booked, your room is reserved, and all that’s left on your to-do list is to count down the days. Right?
Well, maybe. Depends on where you’re fr ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
2M ago
Cairo as a city has a pretty long and complex history -- it’s over 1,000 years old, after all. And while most of the metropolitan restaurants, bars and cafes in the city don’t have much of a shelf life (a ‘success story’ in Cairo is a place that’s been open for more than 10 years), there are a few places that have stood the test of time -- from 60 years to over 200 years old! Yep, that’s older than quite a few countries.
So whether you’re a visitor looking to get a drink, meal and feel for an older Cairo, or a local who wants to take a nostalgic walk down Cairo’s memory lane, these vintage spo ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
2M ago
So many places, so little time -- it’s the traveler’s routine woe once setting foot in a new city or country. And have you noticed that it doesn’t seem to matter if you’re there for two days or two weeks, there always seems to be something you didn’t get a chance to do?
Cairo is definitely going to be one of those places; it’s legit teeming with sights worth seeing and places worth exploring, and even locals such as ourselves have needed years to really uncover all that this city has to offer. We have them all listed here in the Top 10 Things To Do in Cairo.
But since chances are you’re going ..read more
The Local's Guide To Cairo Blog
2M ago
When it comes to countries in the northern hemisphere, winter is usually not their best season -- unless their claim to fame is skiing.
And while Egypt is indeed in the northern hemisphere, it’s a country of 364 sunny days a year. And if you’re one of those people who hate to sweat, then most definitely winter is when you should hit up Egypt -- think sun, clear skies, a crisp breeze but *not* hot or humid… yes, such a place exists!
Whether you’re looking for fun things to do, new things to eat, or just a cheap getaway in a warmer climate, below are reasons why your next Egypt trip should be bo ..read more