Mohamed & Alya

Our advice to you on where to stay in Cairo, do not book close to the Pyramids ,the Nile or downtown Cairo as it is usually overcrowded. You can always uber to see top attraction.

Areas to stay:

1. Nasr city you are in good location

2. New Cairo if you are look for some peace but you are far from what is happening in Cairo.

A part of Cairo's beauty is the chaos, you can not travel that far and not experience it.

Airbnb:  Nasar city . New Cairo

 With two location to choose from one in New Cairo and the other is on the Nile.

Rate starts at 200 CAD

Our favorite for its location and service. Located in heart of Nasr City. Try out their VIP rooms.

The rate starts at 150 CAD

This is a must go! This where you can eat authentic Egyptian food. It is our favourite place and we recommend you go late, maybe around midnight. The service and the food are fantastic. Try the rice pudding after from el Malaki it is right beside it and there is a shisha place just down the road.

A lovely place for Shisha and oriental food located close to ElRehab.

Oh my!! More Egyptian food and we love this place for the food and the service.

Located in Downtown Cairo mall, so take a stroll checkout some cool shops and finish it with a nice dinner at Warda

You have to try Egyptian Shawarma, we serve them in Kaiser and they are super delicious. You need to order 5 or more as they are very small with their Delicious Mango Juice.

We know you can not come to Egypt and not eat at a seafood place. Asmak is by far our favorite in Cairo and it is located in New Cairo. Of course, we are not comparing to Alexandria, but hey you are in Cairo for now.

Finish your food and there are multiple cafe close to it to have a perfect finish to the hearty meal.

You made it to Cairo and you can not just miss sitting by the Nile and having a good time. 

There is always time to go to Zamalek. Are you craving Lebanese food, Nile view and great service. This is your place.

If you want more recommendation check the Remood Facebook Page for some cool resturants

Authentic Egyptian Breakfast, but this is not a sit down. This grab and go.

Located in El Korba . El Korba is a place that we enjoy the vibe there. The resturant serve authentic Egyptian food and it is a sit down

If you are craving western Paul then this is your place. Located in CFC in the village. Enjoy your breakfast by the fountain and then you can head to the mall for some shopping. 

Our go to place every weekend for a good Estimation and Kingdom game

Favorite spot for coffee hands down is Espresso Lab.

They have multiple location at Point 90, waterway

The shisha here is unique you get your ice pipe and two heads for that mix you crave Head to that place. If you decided to go to Alexandria, you are in luck because they have a branch there.

We believe that the most luxurious place is the one that gives you a lot of choices and more than service and satisfy all the desires for all categories and ages so we at ( Tree Lounge ) have worked on it, a Romantic dinner Lounge on Candles, flowers and violin , kids area and for sure "More food by good quality"

Go out for a PlayStation night. A gorgeous cafe with nice drinks and a cool atmosphere. Our favorite game is Tekken

You are in luck and you are coming to Egypt in a nice weather. Get up early and go to check out the Islamic Cairo. This a must see and you can use the DIY walking map below

Also this article explains more about the places you we will see.

Old Cairo is called so because it is the ancient part of Cairo, and predates what is now called Cairo. Some Egyptologists think that there was a settlement here as far back as the 6th century BC. The Romans constructed a tower here named Babylon. Later, it became a Christian stronghold, with as many as 20 churches erected within a surface of one square mile. Take this walking tour to find out more about some of the most famous museums in Old Cairo.

More about the history 

El Sawy Culture Wheel is an all-purpose, private cultural center, located on Gezira Island in the Zamalek district, central Cairo, Egypt. Named after its sole founder and owner, Abdelmoniem El-Sawy, it is considered one of the most important cultural venues in Egypt.

We recommend going when Ali El Hagar is performing, you won’t regret it

Cairo has alot of museum. We recommend to do this DIY walking tour and if you don't want to do the walking tour. Then you must visit the Egyptian Museum which is close to Tharir square and then talk a walk in downtown

We get it you do not want to do DIY walking tours. Check out MosaicClubEg , they have very good price range as well very great reviews.

You need to get out of Cairo and see other places in Egypt. You have two options either checkout the events they have or reach out to Kareem to organize a trip for you. His recommendation is :

1. Dahab/ Nuweiba and Ras Mohamed (4:5 days)
2. Marsa Alam (4 days) with dolphins tour also with possible extension to Qusier
3. Siwa (4:5 days)
4. Dakhla & Kharga Oasis (3:4 days)
5. Aswan (till mid march)

They have always some great trips. They also can help you customize your dream trip
Places you want to visit:
1. Dahab: Ultimate hipster chill place
2. Siwa: Go check out the natural springs and the salt lakes
3. Ras Sadr
4. Aswan and Luxor is a must since it is winter time

Our ultimate favorite spot to go to for a day use. We suggest the following

1. Go super early and start with a breakfast at Mohamed Abdo
2. Move to the libary, it is a must see
3. Off you go to Qatabia Castle
4. Lunchtime: Have a proper seafood lunch at Dort el 3ors
5. Go for a walk by el Corniche and check out the local stores
6. Check out Stanely Bridge
7. Finish off at one of the cafe and head back to Cairo

You can take your car, the train or go bus

For the ladies, this is a great salon and they have different branches.

Okay, you want to go outside of Cairo and you just want a way to get there. Go Bus is the way to get you to where you want safe and comfortable.

You do not want to bus and you want to fly. Nile Air is the cheapest option, it is not the best but it gets you where you want to be.

We advice do not rent a car, uber everywhere. We advice against white taxis and link your credit card to your uber account rather than paying cash

Important things to pack

1. Closed-toe shoes – Shoes with a closed-toe and good traction are beneficial, as the streets are dusty and have uneven surfaces. It’s even better if they are made from breathable material. 

2. A jacket, march is chilly weather for some people. Pack heavy and light clothing. 

3. Sunglasses

4.US Dollars for visa entry – A tourist visa is required for entry into Egypt. The fee is $25 USD and is paid in cash. Exact change is recommended.

5.Tissues or to-go toilet tissues – There isn’t always toilet tissue available, so you’ll want to be prepared and have something in your bag.

6. Adapters-Egypt uses European adapters

Shopping:

Brand names are in Egypt are expensive so don't depend on shopping for cloth here.

Money:

1. Get cash with you 

2. Make sure your credit card works oversea and check what is the transaction fee is. These are some of the credit cards that don't have foreign transaction fees

3. Debit card works for withdrawing money from ATM ,Royal bank of Canada and HSBC works with no issues.

Picking up from the airport:

We would love to pick you up, just let us know what time you will arrive. The least we can do for you travelling all the way.