Old Cairo review

A Day in Historic Cairo: My 2025 Review of the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili

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A Day in Historic Cairo: My 2025 Review of the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Khan el-Khalili Planning a trip to Cairo, to be honest, feels like a really big undertaking. You’ve probably seen the pictures, you know, the ones with pyramids and treasures that look almost too old to be real. Well, I wanted to share my experience of a classic Cairo day out, something that actually gets you into the heart of the city’s story. We’re talking about a pretty full day spent at the Egyptian Museum, looking up at the grand Citadel of Saladin, and then, you know, …

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Your 2025 Guide to Old Cairo & the Citadel

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Your 2025 Guide to Old Cairo & the Citadel You know, people often talk about Cairo, and really, what comes to mind is this picture of pyramids against a desert backdrop. But the real heartbeat of the city, at the end of the day, is found somewhere else entirely. We’re talking about Old Cairo and the Citadel, which are just areas overflowing with stories that you can almost feel in the air. This isn’t just a place with old buildings; you see, it’s more like a collection of different time periods all existing at once. As a matter of fact, …

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A Look at the 2025 Old Cairo Tour: What to Really Expect

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A Look at the 2025 Old Cairo Tour: What to Really Expect So, you’re thinking about that all-in-one Old Cairo tour for your 2025 trip, you know, the one that promises Islamic sights, Coptic history, a museum visit, and even some shopping with lunch included. Honestly, these package trips are incredibly popular, and basically for a good reason; you actually get to see a huge amount in a single, planned-out day. We took a closer look at this kind of tour to give you a real sense of the experience, pretty much to help you decide if it aligns with …

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