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Ramses Hilton
1115 Corniche El Nile
Cairo, Egypt 12344

Tel: 20-2-2577-7444

Website : Ramses Hilton

Class time:  8:00 am to 6:00 pm daily
Breaks:  2 (mid-morning and afternoon)
Lunch:  1 hour (lunch will be provided) 

Located in the heart of Cairo on the east bank of the Nile. The Ramses Hilton is within walking distance of downtown shopping districts and the famous Egyptian Museum. The hotel is just 30 minutes' drive from the Pyramids and 45 minutes from Cairo International Airport.

Driving directions: Take Ouruba Road, then Salah Salem Road.
Drive over the Sixth of October Bridge to Abdel Moneim Riad Square,
where the hotel is located.

Taxi: Typical minimum charge is $20 USD

Special rate US$130 ++ incl. breakfast

5 Star Rating

 

Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis  
Corniche El Nile
Cairo, Egypt

Tel +20-2-27957171

Website: Intercontinental Cairo

Rates start at US $148.00

5 Star Rating

 

Novotel Cairo El Borg                 
3 Saraya El Gezira Street
Zamalek
Cairo Egypt

Tel: +20 2 2735 6725

Website: Novotel Cairo

Rates start at US $150.00

4 Star Rating

Sheraton Cairo Hotel                
Galae Square
Cairo Eqypt

Tel: +20 2 3336 9800

Website: Sheraton Cairo

Rates start at US $133.00

5 Star Rating

Conrad Hilton Cairo                
1191 Comiche El Nile
Cairo Egypt

Tel: +20 2 2580 8000

Website: Conrad Hilton

Rates start at US $146.00

5 Star Rating

Goldin Tulip Hotel                  
2 El Gezira El Wosta Street
Zamalek
Cairo Egypt

Tel: +20 2 2735 0815

Website: Golden Tulip

Rates Start at US $91.00

4 Star Rating

Pyramids of Giza

The pyramids are the earth’s oldest tourist attraction and the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only remainder of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Throughout their history, they have fired human imagination, with much speculation as to their origin and purpose, but most evidence supports the theory that they were built by the ancient civilization as tombs or great monuments in which to bury their kings and nobles, a place to start their mystic journey to the afterlife. The oldest and largest pyramid, the Great Pyramid, is thought to have taken 20 years to build and is made of about two million blocks of limestone. No one knows how the two-ton blocks were moved into place, but it was known to be the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 40 centuries.

The Sphinx, known as the Abu al-Hol (Father of Terror), stands in front of the Great Pyramid and is thought to be older than the pyramids themselves.

Old Cairo

The small and enclosed area, also known as Coptic Cairo, is the oldest part of the city and was once known as the Roman stronghold of Babylon; some of the old walls still exist. It is the ancient heart of the Coptic Christian community and, although only five of the original 20 churches remain, they are interesting to visit, along with the first mosque built in Egypt and the oldest synagogue, a representation of three of the major religions of the modern world. It is a peaceful place to wander around and a respite from the busy city centre. Churches of interest are the Al-Muallaqa (Hanging Church), the oldest Christian place of worship in the city, and St Sergius where the Holy Family reputedly sheltered during their flight to Egypt.
 

Another part of Old Cairo worth seeing is Coptic Museum, which reflects the period where ancient Egypt changed into Christian and Muslim Egypt.

Tucked away between them all is one of the few remaining synagogues still in use in Egypt.

Saladin Citadel (Al-Qalaa)

This massive stone fortress set in a beautiful tropical location with magnificent views, was built by Salah ad-Din in the 12th century. Visitors have the freedom to roam the castle, which remains in pristine condition, including the execution room. Two other mosques are located at the Citadel, the 13th/14th century Mosque of al-Nasir Muhammad and the 16th century Mosque of Suleyman Pasha. The Al-Gawhara Palace, National Military Museum and Police Museum can also be found inside the Citadel. Address: al-Qala'a, Shar'a Salih Salem

Islamic Cairo 

Islamic Cairo is the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Many of these raised by the Fatimid caliphs who founded the city Cairo (preceded by Fustat or Old Cairo). Unlike Islamic quarters in other cities, people, often quite poor, continue to live next to historic monuments and mosques. A huge, bustling center of worship, trade, shopping and commuting - it's a must-see for any visitors and deserves at least a couple of days exploring.

Khan al-Khalili

Buzzing with the activities of buying and selling, Khan al-Khalili is one of the largest markets in the world. It is situated within Islamic Cairo, a World Heritage Site that attracts travelers and locals alike. This is the best place to soak up the colors of Cairo and to people-watch. Traders have been bargaining in these alleys since the 14th century and it is possible to buy almost anything, from exotic perfume bottles to everyday Arabic clothing.

Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

With over 100,000 artifacts in 107 halls, the Egyptian Museum provides days of exploration. Inside are treasures from ancient Egypt, including priceless finery taken from ancient royal tombs, and one of the museum’s masterpieces, the statue of Khafre (Chephren). The most popular attraction is the Tutankhamun Gallery where exquisite treasures from the tomb of the Boy King are displayed, including the famous solid gold death mask. Another top attraction is the Royal Mummy Room containing mummies of some of the most powerful Pharaohs in Egypt dating from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties.

Cairo Nightlife

Cairo is a city that never sleeps. There are hundreds of hot spots and nightclubs around the city. Most of the hotels have nice nightclubs and there is also the famous Haram St. where most of the oldest nightclubs in the city reside.