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Cairo Tower: Cairo from high above!
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  • You take the elevator and you go up. You find yourself in a coffee/restaurant going round and round really slowly (I mention this as a "Pro"), giving you superb views of El Gezirah Island, Nile and Cairo.

    Beware of the sun. Because the tower is turning, you might find yourself under the sun without noticing it. Make sure you use the curtains wisely - I found myself sunstroke in March and I only realized it when I returned to my hotel. I spent a beautiful afternoon in the Cairo Tower but the evening was bad. :(

    I certainly recommend one visit to the Cairo tower, especially during sunset. The best photos ever.

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    Address: El Gezirah Island
    Directions: Check the map (photo #4) :)
    Website: http://www.touregypt.net
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    River Nile: Nile night cruise: food and belly dance in one!
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  • Ms Scarabee was our choice for the cruise (in fact we had no choice, by the time we reached the pier - late- the other cruiseships had stopped for the night). It was a good choice (we were definitely lucky).

    ***Very nice buffets full of tasty Egyptian but also international dishes (and after eating portions for elephants, then eating some more: desserts)!!!.

    ***Nice belly dancing show (which we were watching while eating and after) - although the dancer was wearing a very modest long dress (photo #1). We would expect to see a belly after all but it seems that the Egyptians were very strict with these matters (the dancers were afraid of the fundamentalists at that time). I realise now that they have become more tolerant (photo #2 - web pic). Ah, be aware that if you are sitting in front the dancer might make you (almost force you) come the dance floor so you'll probably become a complete fool of yourself he he.

    ***...and of course a beauuuuuutiful view through the windows... all these Cairo lights reflecting on the calm water...

    ->Time of Cruises: 8 and 10 30 PM around 2 hours cruise but you have to check for their schedule
    ->Price: 120 pounds per person

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    Phone: +20 2 7943444 (3 Lines)
    Address: Corniche El-Nil, Garden City, Cairo
    Directions: In front of Helnan Shephard Hotel.
    Website: http://www.touregypt.net/nilecruise/MSScarabee.htm
    Other Contact: ax : +20 2 7960005
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    Comments for MariaK about Cairo
    nora_south_africa Sat May 3, 2008 18:01 UTC
     good tips thanx
    Diana75 Sat Dec 9, 2006 22:24 UTC
     Nice little page on Cairo. Funny story about the Egyptian way of thinking, but so typical for them. I enjoyed reading your tips.
    BluBluBlu Sat Sep 16, 2006 06:57 UTC
     Nice photo's & tips Maria!Enjoy the weekend! Blu
    barbskie Sun Sep 10, 2006 13:52 UTC
     Good to know about the sitting so i'd rather stay at the rearward. The best tip for those who can't dance....like me :) cheers
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