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Islamic Cairo may be a misnomer, as the area is not particularly Islamic, at least no more than the other areas of Cairo, but it is fascinating. It is culturally and historically rich. The Citadel is there, as well as the Khan el Khalili bazaar, the Al Azhar Mosque, the Gayer Anderson Museum, as well as the Cities of the Dead.

A trip to Cairo would not be complete without a visit to Giza either. It is considered technically separate from the city, but the two are deeply linked. If only for the pyramids, a journey there should not be avoided.

Believe it or not, Cairo is one of those places that should really be on everyone’s must see list of travel destinations. It is rather like a Russian nesting doll, in that there is a succession of magical worlds to discover, many nestled within another and another. Cairo is charming, it contradicts itself; it is beautiful, noisy, crowded, and mysterious. It is everything you would expect from a place that is seven thousand years old.

Central Cairo is a particular must see, although it is still fairly young. There are museums, theatres, art galleries, and much, much more.

For a taste of history, Old Cairo is absolutely necessary. It is the link connecting the Islamic period with the Pharaonic period.

Egypt is one of those places that my grandmother always wanted to go when she was around – I just lost her in March and I have to say that Egypt is still going to be a passion of mine.  Egypt vacations are something that are so unique and different and there is so much that you can do that I swear that you have never done before.  For example – a camel is something that you can ride in Egypt and while they might spit at you, they are still one animal that not many people get close to, much less ride.

Some of the beautiful sites to see in Egypt are breathtaking – like the pyramids.  I have to say that, those are something that I can not wait to see – ever.  Egypt is the only place that has them and the only place that you can truly get the feel for how Egyptian’s live and feel every day of their life.

Egypt is also hot – so make sure that you drink plenty of water and bring shorts with you, because the heat can get you – it is after all, all about the desert over that!