A Deep Dive into Cairo’s City of the Dead & Ibn Tulun Mosque Tour

A Deep Dive into Cairo’s City of the Dead & Ibn Tulun Mosque Tour So, you are probably thinking about a trip to Cairo, and frankly, pictures of the great pyramids are likely dancing in your head. That is, of course, a huge part of the experience, and honestly, you have to see them. Yet, there’s a whole different side to this gigantic, history-filled city, a side that you, you know, do not always see on a postcard. It’s almost a place where everyday life mixes with stories from a thousand years ago. For instance, we found a private half-day …

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City of the Dead Vaults Tour Review (2025): A Daytime Look

City of the Dead Vaults Tour Review (2025): A Daytime Look City of the Dead Vaults Tour Review (2025): A Daytime Look First Impressions: Beyond the Tourist Trail So, you’re standing on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, you know, with the sounds of bagpipes somewhere in the distance and crowds of people moving all around you. It’s almost hard to picture a completely different world existing just feet below your own. I mean, the City of the Dead tour meeting point is pretty unassuming, really just a spot marked by a sign. To be honest, I was expecting a bit more of …

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