Activities in Modern Egypt

Aswan High Dam Egypt tours, booking, prices, reviews

Aswan High Dam is an embankment located across the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt. Since 1950, the name refers to the High Dam. The building became a key of the development for the Egyptian Government. It was after the revolution of 1952. In fact, the dam was important to control floods and provide water for irrigation. It also was important generate hydroelectricity on which Egypt depended on for industrialization. The dam built between 1960 and 1970. In fact, it had a significant impact on the economy and culture as well of Egypt. Before building the dams, the Nile River flooded every year during late summer. The water flowed down the valley from its East African drainage basin.

Before, Aswan High Dam, these floods brought high water, natural nutrients and minerals. In fact, they enriched the fertile soil along the floodplain and delta. They made the Nile valley ideal for farming since ancient times. In the years of high-water floods, the whole crop wiped out, while. Moreover, in low-water years widespread drought and famine occurred. Egypt’s population grows and conditions change. As a result, both of desire and ability developed to control the floods. It was important to protect and support farmland and the important cotton crop. With the reservoir storage provided by the Aswan dams, the floods lessened. Furthermore, the water stored for later release.

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Aswan High Dam was an engineering miracle when it built. It contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. The Dam is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and and 364 feet tall. Today, the dam it provides irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt. In fact, Aswan Old Dam built by the British between 1898 and 1902, 6 km down river. Both of the High Dam and Aswan Old dam provide the visitors with wonderful views. From the top of the two Mile long the dam you can gaze across Lake Nasser. The huge reservoir created the lake when it built. The dam also provides a view to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.

In fact, Aswan High Dam created a 30% increase in the cultivatable land in Egypt. It also raised the water table for the Shara as far away as Algeria. The electricity producing capability of the Dam doubled Egypt’s available supply. The High Dam added a new aspect to Egypt and a new environment as well. In fact, Lake Nasser which created by the Dam is some 500 miles long. Furthermore, it indeed is the world’s largest artificial lake.

Alexandria Library Egypt tours, prices, booking, reviews

Alexandria Library also called Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In fact, it is much more than a library. The Library located in Alexandria city, Egypt. Alexandria Library features BA Library. In fact, the BA library is a learning space that offers information in all its formats. It is through its collections of books, periodicals, maps and manuscripts. Moreover, it is also through the multimedia and electronic resources. Alexandria Library composed of the Main Library. The main library indeed is the largest reading room of the world. It also composed of many specialized libraries. They are Children’s Library, the Young People’s Library and the Taha Hussein Library. The last one is for the Blind and Visually Impaired serve the specific needs of their users.

The special collections of the library include the Arts & Multimedia Library. They also include the Manuscript Reading Room. Moreover, the collection include the Microfilm Reading Room. They also include the Rare Books & Special Collections Reading Room. Furthermore, they also include the Nobel Section and Shadi Abdel Salam Collection.

Taha Hussein Library:

The Taha Hussein Library (TH) offers a new approach in library services. The services are for the blind and visually impaired. Equipped with special software, the Library applies the latest technology. In fact, the technology makes it possible for its users to read books and journals. It also lets them access all the resources of the library as well as selected web resources. In this way they enabled to gain more independence. One of the main goals of the TH library is to offer equal access to all users. It is regardless to their disability. The TH located at the Entrance Level to facilitate physical access for its visitors.

Children’s Library:

The Children’s Library (CH) provides educational, recreational and cultural resources for children. They children who aged 6 to 11. In fact, it contains a large collection of picture books, story books. It also contains nonfictional books and multimedia materials. The material is available in several languages. It also covers a wide range of subjects from arts to zoology. In addition to the reading area, the CH encompasses a computer lab. It also features an activities room, a storytelling and puppet-show corner. Moreover, it also features a multimedia corner.

A special section dedicated to children with different types of disabilities. In fact, several activities offered by the CH staff on a daily basis. They are such as storytelling, puppet show performances and arts and crafts groups. Children’s authors often invited to read to the children. The main goal of the CH is to develop the children’s reading and research. It also develops creativity skills through the different programs and activities.

Young People’s Library:

The Young People’s Library (YP) opens up a vast world of knowledge and entertainment. It also provides the culture for young people aged 12 to 16. The YP introduces its visitors to modern information technology. It also develops their reading and research skills and encourages social interaction. The collection of books in the YP area covers the same topics as in the Main Library. But it tailored to suit young people’s requirements. The YP Library offers access to different periodicals, multimedia and e-resources. It is besides to huge databases covering a variety of subjects.

Arts and Multimedia in Alexandria Library:

The Arts and Multimedia Library holds a rich print. In fact, it also holds an audiovisual collection of the Arts. The print collection includes books, musical scores and periodicals. The collection also includes the audio-visual collection. The last one covers a broad spectrum of motion pictures and documentary films. It also covers educational programs and self-teaching methods in languages and computers. The Audiovisual materials used in individual or group study rooms within the Library.

Library Map in Alexandria Library:

The Map Library houses a collection of more than 7000 maps. In fact, the maps cover all parts of the world with special focus on Alexandria, Egypt. It also focuses on the Arab world and the Mediterranean region. The collection contains maps of various types. In fact, it includes topographic, thematic, geologic maps and world maps. It also includes street maps, estate maps, contour maps and transportation. Moreover, it also includes communication maps, facsimile maps, atlases and nautical charts. Furthermore, it also includes aeronautical charts, satellite and aerial images, and globes. The Map Library located in B4 at the Main Library.

The Rare Books and Special Collections:

Rare collections cover all remarkable, unique items within the BA’s holdings. In fact, the collections include original manuscripts, early printed books and maps. They also include antique coins, celebrities’ personal effects and exceptional donations. The section houses many of units and specialized work groups. It also includes two reading rooms dedicated to researchers and postgraduate students. The first (B1) houses thousands of original manuscripts. It also house printed references on heritage. The second room (B2) allocated for rare books and special collections.

Micro-forms in Alexandria Library:

In fact, Micro-form is a felicitous medium for the preservation of rare manuscripts. It also for the printed materials and documents against potential loss or damage. In fact, the damage which based on the excessive circulation and age. The BA obtained microfilms of rare manuscripts and documents. The Micro-form Section also comprises comprehensive and exclusive collections. In fact, the collections are of national and Arabic newspapers. They serve as a historical register of important events, as well as rare documents. All micro-form collections are now available for consultation in the Micro-form Reading Room.

Nobel Section:

Located on the third floor (F3) of the Library. In fact, the Nobel Section comprises book collections of Nobel Prize Laureates in Literature. It is from 1901 to present. The Nobel Section comprises the Nobel Room and the Gad Rausing Auditorium. It also features the Söderberg Lounge. The furniture of the Nobel Section designed by famous Swedish designers. The Nobel Room accommodates a large meeting table. In fact, the table made of alder root and cherry wood. It is the table in the Assembly Hall of the Nobel Forum in Stockholm.

Francophone in Alexandria Library:

Located at the First Basement (B1). The library based on the exceptional gift from the French National Library (BnF) to the BA. The gift is a collection of 500,000 French books. In fact, the books published between 1996 and 2006 in different fields. As a result, the BA became the fourth largest francophone library in the world. It also features the biggest collection of French books outside France.

At the center of the BACC, the Hexagon is the hub of the Francophone Library. In fact, it is the meeting point of all francophone. It is a café, a cultural forum and a platform for holding ceremonies. Moreover, it features round table discussions and workshops. In fact, the Francophone Library offers different services to the public in various fields. It provides help to researchers and users about French literature. Moreover, it offers conversation workshops in French. In fact, it attempts to document the francophone world. It also introduces the geography, history, civilization, and tourist attractions of France to users.

Al Tahrir Square Cairo Egypt tours, booking, prices, reviews

Al Tahrir Square Cairo Egypt means the Liberation Square. In fact, it called “Ismailia Square”. It located downtown of Cairo in Egypt. Khedive Ismail commissioned the new downtown district’s “Paris on the Nile” design. It was in 19th century. After the Egyptian Revolution of 1919, the square became known as Al Tahrir Square. In fact, the square not renamed until the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. The revolution changed Egypt from a constitutional monarchy into a republic. The square was a focal point for the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Furthermore, at the center of Al Tahrir Square is a large and busy traffic circle.

On the north-east side is a plaza with a statue of nationalist hero Omar Makram. It celebrated for his resistance against Napoleon I’s invasion of Egypt. Behind it is Omar Makram mosque. Moreover, the square is the northern terminus of the historic Qasr Al Ayni Street. It is the western terminus of Talaat Harb Street. Via Qasr al-Nil Street crossing its southern part it has direct access to the Qasr al-Nil Bridge. The area around Al Tahrir Square Egypt includes the Egyptian Museum. It also includes The House of Folklore. Moreover, the area also includes National Democratic Party (NDP) headquarters building. Al Tahrir Square in Cairo Egypt includes the Mogamma government building. It also includes and the Headquarters of the Arab League building.

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Cairo Metro serves Al Tahrir Square with the Sadat Station. It is the downtown junction of the system’s two lines. Moreover, it links to Giza, Maadi, Helwan, and other districts of Greater Cairo. Al Tahrir Square was traditional site for many major protests and demonstrations over the years. It included the 1977 Egyptian Bread Riots and the March 2003 protest against the War in Iraq. In fact, the square was the focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. It was against former president Hosni Mubarak. Over 20,000 protesters first occupied the square on 25 January. It was during which the area’s wireless services reported to impaired. In following days, Al Tahrir Square in Cairo continued to be the primary destination for protests. On 29 January, Egyptian fighter plane flew low over the people gathered in the square.

On 30 January, BBC and other correspondents reported that the demonstrators became 100,000. In fact, It was not true. Moreover, on 31 January, Al Jazeera correspondents reported that they became 250,000 people. In fact, it was not true either. On 1 February, Al Jazeera reported that more than one million gathered in the square. In fact, it was also not true !. Such media reports exaggerated for political purposes. The real number of gathered protester never exceed 40,000 people. The square became a focal point. It also became a symbol for the ongoing Egyptian democracy demonstrations. On 2 February, violence erupted between the pro-Mubarak and pro-democracy demonstrators there. It followed by the 3 February ‘Friday of Departure’. Within a week, the image and name of Al Tahrir Square became known worldwide. It was because of the international media coverage.

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The 18-day revolt centered in the square. Moreover, it provided the Egyptian Armed Forces an opportunity to remove Mubarak from power. Moreover, it was on Friday 11 February 2011. It was when the president stepped down from office. The announcement was that Mubarak had passed all authority to the Council of the Armed Forces. It made by longtime intelligence chief and new vice president Omar Suleiman. Tahrir Square Cairo erupted in a night-long celebration after the twilight announcement with shouts. They were such as “Lift your head up high, you’re Egyptian”. And “Everyone who loves Egypt, come and rebuild Egypt”. The next day, Egyptian Cairen women and men came to clean up the square.

They came and cleaned up after their revolution. Moreover, they relaying ‘projectiles’ in the cobblestone paving. They removing eighteen days’ worth of trash and graffiti. Al Tahrir Square in Cairo continues to be a symbol of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. British Prime Minister David Cameron and Catherine Ashton visited the square. It was after the 2011 Egyptian. Hillary Clinton, John Kerry and Kevin Rudd also visited the square. It was also after the 2011 Egyptian after the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. The planned Freedom Flotilla II intended to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. It named Tahrir after the square. Among its passengers was Haaretz reporter Amira Hassan. The sailing did not take place.

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Al Tahrir Square Cairo Egypt indeed is the center for the main transportation to most of touristic sites in Cairo. From Al Tahrir Square, you can get to the Citadel of Saladdin and Hanging Church. You can also get to Ben Ezra Synagogue, Amr Ibn Al Aas mosque and St. Barbara church. The square is also the center to get to the Cave church, St. George Church, Nile Pharaoh boat and Nile city Boat. Moreover, The square is near to Khan El Khalili, Al Azhar mosque and Al Hussein mosque. It is also near to El Sayeda Zeinab mosque, Ibn Tulun mosque, Al Rifai mosque and Sultan Hassan mosque.

Al Gawhara Palace Cairo Egypt tours, booking, prices, reviews

Al Gawhara Palace Cairo located in the Southern Section of the Citadel. In fact, Al Gawhara Palace means the Jewel Palace. The entrance of Gawhara Palace is in front of Mohammad Ali mosque. The palace became a museum nowadays. It is although it doesn’t have many displays. Gawhara Palace in Cairo features wonderful architectural elements, rich decorations and the amazing furniture. They used by Mohamed Ali and his Royal Family. The structure of the palace has a weird name. Of course there is a story behind this name. The name of Al Gawhara Palace actually originated from the name of Gawhara. She was the last wife and among the most favorite wives of Mohamed Ali. The palace also functioned as a museum. It is hosting the valuable belongings of the last Royal Family of Egypt. This is after the Egyptian Revolution in 1952.

In this year Egypt transformed from a kingdom to a republic. In fact, Mohamed Naguib was the first president of Egypt Republic. Al Gawhara Palace Cairo actually constructed by Mohamed Ali in the period from 1811 till 1814. The Palace consists of many halls, rooms, and chambers. In fact, the palace walls and ceiling decorated with golden ornaments in the baroque style. That featured with the repeated decorative styles and many natural scenes. The palace constructed over the ruins of some Mamluk palaces. They constructed during the reigns of Al Ashraf Qaitbey and Sultan El Ghoury. The Palace functioned as the seat of the power of Mohamed Ali. It was where he held his official meetings and ceremonies.

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Mohamed Ali has lived in one of the Mamluk Palaces in Cairo. It was in the neighborhood of Azbakeya when he became the ruler of Egypt in 1805. When Mohamed Ali was able to expel Khroshed Pasha, he decided to have the Citadel as his headquarter. Mohamed Ali, ordered his men to restore many sections of the Citadel. They were like the gates, the fortified walls and the monitoring towers of the structure. Mohammad Ali also constructed some new buildings in the Citadel. He built the rooms soldiers barracks and bureaus for the administration. Moreover, he also built factories for manufacturing weapons. He also built a factory house and schools for the army soldiers and officers.

Mohammad Ali also built a Palace for his house and the Haramlek as well. Moreover, he also built Dar El Mahfouzat which means the archives building. The Palace constructed following a distinctive style of architecture. This style was a mixture between the Ottoman and the European style. The Ottomans surly knew how to construct palaces. Al Gawhara Palace Cairo has the main hall or what they used to call The Higher Council of Mohamed Ali. He used it to rule Egypt with the help of the country’s religious man. The displays of the palace include many royal paintings, outfits and clothes. They also include furniture and many other interesting displays. They grab the attention of the visitors as soon as they enter the palace.

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There is also the magnificent throne hall with its rich decoration and original furniture. It was where Mohamed Ali used to welcome his guests and hold his official meetings. There are also the Alabaster hall and the clocks collection hall. They all rich decorated with expensive ornaments. Al Gawhara Palace had some fires and the last one was in the year 1972. The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities has put an extensive plan. This plan was to restore the palace. The restoration plan contains restoring and renewing some sections. These section opened for public visits. This is besides adding some halls to the building. They connected to the palace from its eastern side. This side used for welcoming the guests in the reign of Mohamed Ali. It closed from the year 1952 until 1983.

The restoration process also included rebuilding the main facade of the palace. The main facade is overlooking Mohammad Ali mosque in Cairo Citadel. The entrance gate of the Al Gawhara Palace rebuilt quite like the original one. The whole structure has treated from the architectural aspect. The paintings of the walls redone and the portraits of the palace restored and renewed. The walls and rooms all restored. In fact, it was to appear as original as they were before the fire of the year 1973. Moreover, the palace has Huge Mirror put in golden frame. Guests view upon entering from the main gate of the palace facing the Mohamed Ali. There is reason for pitting that mirror in that location. It enabled the guests to take a final look on their appearance. This is before entering the palace and meeting Mohammad Ali.

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In the second floor of the palace, there is another mirror in the same golden frame. There are also some notable paintings of the kings and the Royal Family members. Another wonderful decorative feature that can found in the Al Gawhara Palace Cairo. It is the small statues of angels. They attached to the walls of the different rooms and halls of the palace. The main section of the third floor of the palace is the Guests’ Hall of Mohamed Ali. It hosts the golden made throne that he used to sit in during important meetings and ceremonies. The throne made out of the best types of wood and ebony. It coated with gold all over forming one of the most magnificent thrones in the whole world.

In the guest’s Hall, beside the golden throne of Mohamed Ali, there are many chairs and sofas. It is where the Egyptian and foreign officials used to sit. It is while they are attending a meeting with the King of Egypt. To the far opposite of the throne, there is a large sofa. It used to function as a waiting area for the people coming to meet Mohamed Ali. An open courtyard located in the third floor of the Al Gawhara Palace . It used to hold ceremonies and celebrations attended by Mohamed Ali. And also by members of the Royal Family, rich merchants of Egypt, and many other guests. The third floor of the palace also hosts the Livery Hall. It is where most the wedding ceremonies of the Royal Family held. The hall has some wonderful crystal lamps and different photos.

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They gathered from several wedding ceremonies, and a salon designed in the French style. Gawhara was the avenue where Mohamed Ali massacred the Mamluks. It was in the beginning of his ruling period in Egypt. Ottomans assigned Mohammad Ali to be the ruler of Egypt under their authority in 1805. Mohammad Ali wanted to be the sole king of Egypt. He knew that the threat does not come from Ottomans, but from the Mamluks. Mamluks have ruled over the country for quite a long period of time.

Mohamed Ali was a skillful political leader. He showed the Mamluks that he will cooperate with them and they believed him. He invited many of their leaders and major officers to a feast. In fact, he invited them in his palace of Al Gawhara Cairo in the Citadel. The Mamluks ate a lot of food. While they were exiting the Citadel, Mohamed Ali and his soldiers attacked Them. He killed most of them. Some Mamluks who were able to escape fled away from Egypt. It was the end of a long period of time when the Mamluks were dominating the political life of Egypt.

Al Manial Palace Cairo Egypt tours, booking, prices, reviews

Al Manial Palace Cairo built to commemorate and memorize Islamic Art. In fact, Al Manial Palace Cairo indeed is one of the most important and historic museums. Moreover, the palace represents a crucial period in modern Egyptian history. Moreover, it also represents portrays in detail the life of the Royal Family. The architectural designs distinguish the palace from the other museums in Egypt. Its Modern Islamic art carrying the essence of Moroccan, Persian and Syrian styles. In fact, the alace situated in the east of the Nile River. It is along the island of Manial El Roda in Cairo. Furthermore, it covers an area of 61711 square meters. The buildings occupy 5000 square meters. The gardens area is 34,000 square meters.

In fact, the inner roads and garden construction area is 22711 square meters. Al Manial palace Cairo divided into 11 sections. The gate built in the style of middle age castles gates. Moreover, it has terraces for guards. The Palace facade resembles that of Iranian mosques. Furthermore, it also resembles the Schools of the 14th century. The reception palace designed for receiving official guests. In fact, it consists of two stories. The first story has two rooms, the ceremony room and the reception. The reception is for those who offer Friday prayers with the Prince. The second story has two halls. They are Moroccan and Syrian halls. Moreover, the clock Tower lies between the Reception Palace and the mosque.

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In fact, the fountain lies between the tower and the great mosque. The mosque despite its small size, is indeed a unique architectural and ornamental antique. Moreover, the Hunting museum is a long hall. The hall annexed to the east gate. It overlooks the garden. Furthermore, it displays possessions of King Farouk and Prince Youssef Kamal who loved hunting. This museum finished long after the death of the Prince. It opened to the public in 1962. The two – story house is the oldest building in Al Manial Palace. It has a tower overlooking sights of Cairo and Giza. The first story features Al Shakma. It is the mirror lobby and harem room. It also features blue saloon, dining room, arabesque saloon and the fireplace room. The second story of the palace features the jewelry room and arabesque room.

Moreover, it also features the Princes bedroom, maids room and a balcony. The balcony overlooks the mirror hall. The Throne palace designed after the Ottoman style in the form of a “Kosha”. The private museum situated in the southern part of the palace. It consists of 15 halls divided by a yard with a small garden. Al Manial Palace Cairo garden is a rare plant museum. It is where the Prince collected a lot of plants unknown in Egypt. He adapted them to the soil and environment. It is a real example for the modern Egyptian history. In fact, the Palace built for Prince Mohammad Ali between 1899 and 1929. The palace given to the Egyptian nation in 1955. Prince Muhammad Ali is the first cousin of King Faruq and the younger brother of Khedive Abbas II Hilmi.

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Al Manial palace’s plaster and wooden ceilings decorated with intrinsic designs and works of art. The art is from which hung giant Turkish and glass mishkas chandeliers. The Palace features darkened and confined arabesque living quarters. Moreover, it also features salons abounded with Turkish jades. The palace also features Persian opals and inestimable ceramics. It is besides to the palace’s marble and wooden floors which covered with priceless oriental carpets. All these form one of the world’s most important collection. Furthermore, the walls grafted with Sermas-silk embroideries and portraits of Egyptian and Turkish royals. In fact, some of them especially painted by court favorite Hedayat.

Alexandria Fine Arts Museum Egypt tours, booking, reviews

Alexandria Fine Arts Museum is one of the most important cultural and artistic marks prominent in Egypt. In fact, Alexandria Fine Arts Museum construction started in 1954. The Museum built on land donated by the municipality of Alexandria Baron “De Menasha”. De Menash was one trader from wealthy foreigners who lived in Alexandria city. In fact, the Museum is inside the Fine Arts library building. It includes many of the galleries of art and a cultural library. Alexandria Fine Arts Library dates back to 1892. It was attached to Graeco Roman Museum.

In 1940 demolished the villa after the library came under bomb during World War II. Moreover, in 1948 it rebuilt and amended the design to be a library. In 1998 it transferred  to the Fine Arts Ministry of culture sector. The library cultural center has allocated for the establishment of concerts and cultural seminars. It also allocated for the establishment of Alexandria Biennale for Mediterranean countries. Since 1955 , the museum contains some 1381 works of art in the field of photography. It has also graphics, drawing and sculpture for senior artists. The permanent collection of the museum includes sculpture, architecture and photography by contemporary Egyptian. It has also foreign artists.

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You will also find drawings of rural life and surrealist paintings. In total, the museum houses approximately 1,500 pieces. Alexandria Fine Arts Museum once known as the Hussein Sobhy Museum. It named after the city’s governor who played an important role in Alexandria’s art movement. In fact, the Museum is near to Pompey’s Pillar. Pompey’s Pillar is a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria, Egypt. it is the largest of its type. It constructed outside of the imperial capitals of Rome and Constantinople.

Pompey’s Pillar is the only which known free-standing column in Roman Egypt. It not composed of drums. It is one of the largest ancient monoliths and one of the largest monolithic columns which ever erected. Alexandria Fine Arts Museum is also near to Catacombs. Catacombs Koum El Shokkafa means “Mound of Shards”. In fact, Catacombs Koum El Shokkafa are a historical archaeological site. The site located in Alexandria, Egypt. Catacombs Koum El Shokkafa is indeed one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. The necropolis of Catacombs Koum El Shokkafa consists of a series of Alexandrian tombs. It also consists of statues and archaeological objects of the Pharaonic funeral cult. It is with Hellenistic and early Imperial Roman influences.

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The features of the Catacombs merge Roman, Greek and Egyptian cultural points. It was due the time. Alexandria Fine Arts Museum is also near to Planetarium Science Center. The center is a dome-like 3 Dimensions projection room. It is where one can feel as if flying through space. Visitors offered a daily fascinating and detailed live-like presentation. The presentation is of the universe’s evolution in time. It all gets even better when the show’s hosted by one of the center’s resident astronomers.

Alexandria Fine Arts Museum also near to Souk El Attarine. The Souk is more of a labyrinth of narrow alleys. It is pedestrian streets. Souk El Attarine is bursting with all types of shops. They dotting both sides of the streets. The merchants selling all types of souvenirs and traditional Egyptian artifacts. The traditional Egyptian artifacts are such as sheeshas and colorful blown glass products. They also include Gallabeyyas, belly-dancing costumes, spices and antiques.

Cavafy Museum Alexandria tours, booking, prices, reviews

Cavafy Museum Alexandria belongs to Mr. Constantine Cavafy. He was born in 1863, in Alexandria, Egypt and where he lived most of his life. The apartment where he spent his last 35 years was in Lepsius Street. It renamed “Sharm El Sheikh”. Moreover, it was after the site at the entrance of the Bay of Aquaba, made over into a museum. It done to honor the life and works of the great Alexandrian poet. After Cavafy’s death in 1933, his apartment turned into a cheap hostel. A museum of sorts later created on the upper floor of the Greek Consulate General. It is within the Hellenic Quarter of Chatby, Alexandria.

Although the poet’s furniture sold by his heirs, his library saved. Moreover, it saved by the eminent Cavafologist Prof. George Savidis. The Cavafy International Committee leased the poet’s apartment in 1991. Cavafy Museum Alexandria opened to the public on November 16th 1992. With the help of Cavafy’s friends, the apartment has given some of the “atmosphere” of his life. In fact, photographs used to help in the reconstruction of the furniture and the general surroundings. The museum contains a wide range of bibliographical material. It also has translations of Cavafy’s poetry in 20 languages by 40 different scholars. It also has most of the 3,000 articles and works written about his poetry.

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Tribute also paid to the important personalities influenced. It was by the Poet – a room in the house which dedicated to the author Stratis Tsirkas. The Alexandria of Cavafy’s time was different to the city we know today. That city we see depicted in his works. It is also in those of E.M. Forster, Lawrence Durell and Stratis Tsirkas. Cavafy lived in an area sandwiched between the red-light Attarin and the center of a city. It recognized as the crossroads of civilization . It is what Cavafy himself called the “capital of memories”.

Cavafy’s home situated between the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and the bordellos of the City. In fact, it characterized by the poet as “The Temple of the Soul”. It also done as “the Temple of the Body” and “the Temple of the Flesh”.  Cavafy Museum Alexandria indeed is a “must” for all visitors to the city. In fact, the museum runs under the auspices of the Cultural Section of the Greek Embassy in Cairo. It is open Tues -Sun 10.00 – 15.00, Thurs & Sun 10.00 – 17.00.

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Cairo Tower Egypt tours, prices, booking, reviews

Cairo Tower Egypt is 187 meter high and in the form of a latticework tube. It fans out at the top. Moreover, it imitates a lotus plant. In fact, Cairo Tower Egypt ranks the fourth among the world highest towers. It is really nice to be up high in Cairo. The Tower gives one a prospective view of this great city. It is with it’s modern and ancient districts. One of the best views is indeed from the the ower. Furthermore, it located on Gezira Island (Zemalak). It is just north of the Modern Art museum. The tower provides a panoramic vision of Cairo. In fact, the tower made of granite. It is the same material which often used by the ancient Egyptians. Moreover, it is about 45 meters higher than the Great Pyramid at Giza.

Cairo Tower Egypt was the best place to dine out for the late President Gamal Abdul Nasser. He used to go together with his family to dine in the tower’s restaurant. Today, the restaurant rotates at an almost unnoticeable speed. Signatures of all the presidents who visited the tower are here in the honoring book. And even engraved in the tower’s walls keeping unforgettable memories. But such politicians were not the only ones who loved the tower. One of the tower first visitors was Hollywood movie star, Katherine Hepburn. It had somewhat of a rocky footing back then in Egyptian American politics. Moreover, it actually financed with American funds. It not exactly what the Americans expected Nasser to do with the money.

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In fact, Cairo Tower Egypt completed in 1961 under the direction of Naum Chebib. Some say that the tower is, after the Great Pyramid, Cairo’s most famous landmark. This highest of Cairo’s buildings is a highlight of the modern city. The best time to visit the tower is at sunset. It is when millions of twinkling lights come to life. From here, one can make out on a clear day the easternmost extent of Cairo. It is where the dark gray buildings run up against the cliff face of the Muqattam Hills. Looking west, the pyramids mark the limits of the city and the start of the desert.

Nile River flows north to the Mediterranean, seeming to slice Cairo in two. To better ease the view, there are also telescopes. Cairo Tower Egypt opens every day from 9:00 in the morning until 1:00 the next morning. The whole of Cairo awaits you at the top of the tower. This is not a sight one should miss. Note that one must pay to take photos from the tower, and video camera tickets are somewhat expensive.

Cairo City Stars Center Egypt tours, booking, prices, reviews

Cairo City Stars center in Egypt indeed is the largest in Africa and Middle East. The center located just ten minutes from International Cairo Airport. In fact, Cairo City Stars center features huge shopping mall, Cinema, hotels, restaurants and amusements facilities. Moreover, the center features over 643 stores to choose from and two indoor theme parks. It also features twenty one screen state of the art cinema. the center features a modern indoor Khan El Khalili and three hotels. Furthermore, it also has a giant exhibition space. It makes the Stars Center in Cairo’s a complex best equipped mall in the region. Hours on end can spent perusing the world renowned brands. There are also local boutiques and retail outlets.

If you look for some peaceful shopping you can drop the kids off at Magic Galaxy. It is where they can ride the roller coaster and drive the bumper cars. They also can play with a selection of over 90 video games as you spend your time shopping. Moreover, Cairo City Stars center includes Intercontinental City Stars Spa. After a tempestuous day in the Cairo, experience the relaxation of a bubbly Spa bath. Let yourself go in the soothing fragrances of natural oils. They will envelop you in an eastern like ambiance. The majestic hotel is a 3,000 square meters temple. It devoted to sport, relaxation and health. The hotel facilities include, among others, a fitness room, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a Hydro pool.

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Twelve treatment rooms are available for guests wishing to experience massages. They are amazing types of massages on offer as well as a wide range of beauty treatments including LPG. Cairo City Stars center is near to Katameya Heights Golf Resort. It set a new trend in Egypt real estate market. In fact, it located where once there was nothing but a desert. Moreover, it was pioneering vision to turn the desert sand into lush green rolling hills. The resort became the first commercial venture to combine golf and real estate in Egypt. The number of golfers and golf resorts increased since Katameya Heights Golf Resort set the trend in Egypt. The golf Golf Resort features designed golf course, a marvelous clubhouse and luxurious villas.

Katameya Heights Golf Resort area is 1.5 million square meters. It became the first commercial venture combining golf and real estate in Egypt. Visitors encouraged to play from Sunday to Thursday. Cairo City Stars center is near to Mirage City Golf course. It is less than 15 minutes away from Cairo International Airport. In fact, it is next to JW Marriott Cairo hotel. The hotel is in the heart of the prestigious Heliopolis district. Moreover, Mirage City Golf course is for all level golfers. It gives the opportunity to experience a challenging and rewarding Golf game.

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Cairo City Stars center is also near to Katameya dunes Sand surfing site. It is one of the most popular sport in Egypt. It practiced by tourists and Egyptians as well. Take a day trip from Cairo to the Dunes Sand Surfing site and have a pleasure with sand surfing. It located 80 kilometer southwest of Cairo. The sand over there is nice and soft. you can reach good speeds. We have equipment for rent. We also will handle the whole day trip.

British War Memorial El Alamein Egypt tours, booking, prices

British War Memorial known as Commonwealth War Cemetery and located in El Alamein, Egypt. In fact, it situated 330 kilometer north west of Cairo. Moreover, the memorial is on the 105 Kilometer in Alexandria Masra Matrouh Desert Road. The are features separate memorials for the soldiers. In fact, the soldiers from each of the countries who fought in the World War II. The British Commonwealth War Cemetery is one of the most impressive sites in El Alamein. Every year in October, commemorative events take place at the memorial. Moreover, the site houses about 7367 tomb of British, New-Zealander and Australian soldiers. Furthermore, the site also houses tombs of South African, French, Indian and Malaysian soldiers. All these soldiers fallen in the world War II which took place from 1939 – 1945 AC.

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In fact, the soldiers tombs ordered in long structured lines. Moreover, there about 11945 soldiers names whose bodies never recovered. In fact, these names engraved on white limestone walls. Furthermore, the memorial also features a wide hall with broad stairs. In fact, the stairs leads up to a rooftop. The rooftop features indeed stunning views of both the memorial and the Mediterranean Sea. In fact, the British War Memorial cemetery has no admission fee. Tours to these cemetery can arranged from Alexandria and Cairo as well. Contact us to arrange tour to the Commonwealth War Cemetery. Again, you can do a day tour either from Cairo or Alexandria.

Address: Km 105, Alexandria – Marsa Matrouh Desert Rd., El Alamein.