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Merneptah tomb Luxor KV 8 Egypt tours, prices, booking, reviews

Merneptah tomb Luxor Egypt (KV 8) located in a small, lateral valley. It is on the right side of the main wadi in Luxor. In fact, Merneptah was a son of Ramses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. Merneptah tomb Luxor discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Howard Carter was not as famous then. As he would not make his well known discovery of Tutankhamun tomb until 1922. Moreover, the tomb is near his father’s huge tomb (KV 7). When discovered, the tomb was full of debris and stood open since antiquity.

We believe that the tomb was at least accessible to at least the first pillared hall. It is from the Greek and Latin graffiti. Merneptah tomb Luxor indeed is interesting. It is because it marks a distinct transition between the tombs of the 19th and 20th Dynasty kings. There is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms. There is also a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. The entrance of the tomb made wider than earlier tombs. It gives the feeling of a more imposing facade. In fact, the tomb is much more traditional in its decorative themes.

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The plan of Merneptah tomb is straightforward. There are three initial corridors that first lead to the ritual shaft. The second of these has a stairway. In the first corridor we find the first decorations. It shows the king in the presence of Re-Harakhty. There are also passages from the “Litanies of Re”. The second and third corridors have texts and images related to the “Book of Amduat”. After the ritual shaft is a pillared hall with a two-pillar annex. This decorated room dedicated to his father, Ramses II. The cover of the king’s sarcophagus located in this annex. In the pillared hall, the decorations are from the “Book of Gates”. After the pillared hall is a fourth corridor. It leads to a vestibule and finally a fifth corridor before the burial chamber. The vestibule decorated with scenes from the “Book of the Dead”.

The burial chamber of Merneptah tomb Luxor has four annexes. Two are on the left and two are on the right and a complex of annexes at the back. The astronomical vaulted ceiling of the burial chamber itself supported by eight pillars. They arranged in two rows. Here, the main decorative theme returns to the “Book of Gates”. Though on the right hand wall there are solar oriented scenes from the “Book of Caverns”. The burial chamber is a part of the king’s ornamental cartouche-shaped sarcophagus of pink granite. It is in the center of the burial chamber. There were four stone sarcophagi. They consisted of three outer containers of pink (or red) Aswan granite. The fourth innermost sarcophagus is of creamy white calcite. The outermost sarcophagus was huge, at 4.1 meters (about 13 1/2 feet) long.

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It is indeed interesting how Merneptah tomb reflects history itself. In fact, Ramses II lived to an old age. That is why Merneptah did not mount the thrown until late in his own life. Moreover, Merneptah was around 70 when he became ruler of Egypt. He ordered the construction of his tomb and “Millions of Years” temple. He only ruled for about ten years. Furthermore, he faced with attacks by attacks were by Libyans and an uprising in Nubia. That distracted him from his personal monuments.

In fact, we see all this reflected in Merneptah tomb Luxor. Moreover, the tomb is of higher quality and more impressive. It echoes that of his fathers tomb, near the entrance and into the first half of the structure. The deeper one travels within the tomb, the simpler and less sophisticated it becomes. For example, towards the entrance of the tomb the decorations are excellent bas-reliefs. While further into the tomb the decorations are cruder. Thought the techniques used are much faster. Merneptah felt he was running out of time, which we know today to be true.

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Ticket for the Valley of Kings cost 80 Egyptian pound for three tombs. It includes Merneptah tomb and can bought at the gate. Photography inside the tombs forbidden and can incur heavy fines. There is a little train – Taftaf – that runs from the coach park to the entrance to the monument area. It costs 5 Egyptian pound.

Mentuhotep II temple Luxor Egypt tours, prices, booking

Mentuhotep II temple Luxor Egypt in fact is a mortuary temple. It located in the West Bank of Luxor, just next to Hatshepsut temple. In fact, the temple had important historical overtures. So it is not surprising that various teams have investigated the site. It was the first temple in Western Thebes to house a cult to the goddess Hathor. Moreover, it foreshadowed a new theological concept of the “Temples of Millions of Years”. It is which would gain popularity during the New Kingdom. Lord Dufferin is the one who discovered Mentuhotep II temple. It was in the later half of the 19th century.

Henri Edouard and Henry Hall are the first modern scholars to examine the site between 1903 and 1907. They supported by the Egypt Exploration Fund. Between 1911 and 1931, Mentuhotep II temple Luxor site further investigated by another team. The team was from the Metropolitan Museum of New York. It directed by Herbert Win-lock. Neither of these groups completed their excavations. The site not fully investigated until the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo. It was under the direction of Dieter Arnold. He excavated the temple site between 1968 and 1971.

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Mentuhotep II selected a site on a rocky hillside at modern Deir El Bahari. It where some of his predecessors of the First Intermediate Period built their saff Tombs. Saff is an Arabic term meaning “row”. These Tombs so named for their row of pillars along their facades. The ground plan of Mentuhotep II temple combined architectural elements. The elements are of both the staff tomb and the pyramid complex. The temple complex consisted of a valley temple and ruins. The ruins are of which lie under the fields at the edge of the Nile Valley . It is also under the ruins of Ramses IV‘s valley temple. Ruins also include a causeway, a stepped, terraced mortuary temple.

That temple that cut into the rock cliff face and a subterranean burial chamber. Mentuhotep II temple went through three construction phases. The complex generally oriented east-west. In fact, it bends to the north. Not much known about the temple or the Valley Temple. The causeway was open. Furthermore, it had Osirian statues of the king. They located along its sides at irregular intervals. It terminated at the main temple complex in a large courtyard surrounded by a limestone wall. At the back of the courtyard (western end) stood the massive, terraced mortuary temple. The facade of the lower, pillared hall consisted of a portico built of limestone blocks. This portico, which had two rows of pillars, divided in half by a ramp leading to the second terrace. The portico walls decorated with scenes of battle.

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The main second level of Mentuhotep II temple Luxor accessed by a broad ramp of limestone blocks. It is with a grove of parallel sycamores and tamarisk planted to either side. This terrace maybe divided into three sections. It consists of an outer pillared portico hall. It surrounds an ambulatory on the north, south and east sides, with a core at the center of the ambulatory. The outer portico section of this level is like the lower level. It consisted of two rows of limestone pillars. It often referred to as the “upper pillared hall”. The front of these pillars decorated with scenes depicting Mentuhotep II. They also depict various gods and inscribed with text in low relief. The rear limestone walls of the pillared hall around the inner ambulatory inclined.

They decorated both inside and out. Suggesting that it once composed the outer facade of the ambulatory. This has led Egyptologists to believe that the pillared hall itself built at a later date. An entrance on the east wing of the pillared portico hall. It located on the main axis of Mentuhotep II temple complex as a whole. It leads to the inner ambulatory. An ambulatory can defined as a partial roof. It ran around the edges of a structure and supported by pillars. Most often we find ambulatories surrounding an open courtyard. But in this case it surrounds an inner core. Within this ambulatory stood 140 octagonal pillars. They arranged in two rows on the west (rear) side, and three rows on each of the other sides.

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The ambulatory illuminated by shafts in the exterior wall near the outer portico. Inside of the ambulatory was a central core. It was a symbolic version of the primeval mound. We believe it made of hard clay shaped roughly into a cube. It surrounded with limestone slabs. Furthermore, it may have extended into the upper or top terrace through the ambulatory. It is the object of considerable debate. Henri Edwardo as we mentioned is the first investigator of Mentuhotep II temple Luxor. He believed this core to be a pyramid which built upon the rock subsoil. Many different views contradict his assumption. Arnold rejected Naville’s argument because there was no evidence to support it.

There are no ruins of a pyramid’s inclined walls and no casing. So he sees this structure as a more or less a rectangular flat roof terrace. It is with a stylized representation of the primeval mound. Debate on these issues is influenced by the lack of ruins of this upper terrace structure. It also influenced by conflicting documentary sources. For example, the Abbott papyrus definitely refers to the structure as a pyramid. Arnold also came across two fragments of inscriptions. They contain the structure’s name and seem to elude to it being a pyramid. We also find other similar references to its name elsewhere. Egyptologists believe that the top superstructure did not take the form of a pyramid. In the Abbott papyrus, there are other tombs. They are not Pyramids and also designated as Pyramids.

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Egyptology men believe that the ruins of the tomb either took on the look of a funeral mound or pyramid. The tradition of monumental royal Tombs so associated with the pyramid at that time. The hieroglyph of a pyramid used to represent all such Tombs. Yet it is important for us to point out that this debate is far from over. Perhaps new archaeological discoveries will someday put it to rest. On the west side of the second level terrace discovered a row of six shaft Tombs cut into the rock. These Tombs integrated into the temple when an expansion project to the west inaugurated. Their subterranean sections built of limestone blocks, with false doors and cult statues. Woman of the royal family buried in these tombs.

All these women died young. The eldest at about twenty two and the youngest at only five. They may have all died at the same time due to some accident or epidemic. Only four of them bore the title of Royal Consort. Arnold believes that others may have been priestesses of the goddess Hathor. Callender contends that they were diplomatic marriages which arranged for Mentuhotep II. It was to stabilize and unify the country. It was after the chaotic years of the First Intermediate Period. Among the consort, two are especially notable. One is a Nubian. Her obvious importance showed by her decorated wooden coffin. She named Aashait (Ashait). The other, Kauit (Kawit), had a large limestone sarcophagus with fine reliefs.

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They now located in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The expansion to the west made some time. It was after the initial construction of Mentuhotep II temple Luxor. This expansion included an open pillared courtyard and Egypt’s first grand hypo-style hall. It also includes a chapel to various gods, and a rock hewn temple, referred to as a Speos. Sandstone used in the construction of the courtyard of the temple. It surrounded on the south, east and north sides by octagonal pillars. There were also 82 pillars in the hypo-style hall. The hypo-style hall had a limestone floor with walls built of sandstone. The Speos at the far west end of the complex a long and vaulted room. Furthermore, it is with a statue niche in the rear.

Here, the paving is sandstone while the walls made of limestone. There was a low ramp that led to a limestone altar at its rear (western most part). It set in front the niche and the over-sized statue of the king.. This altar seems to have been the center of the entire temple complex, according to Mark Lehner. This room also had a false door. Among other cult objects found in the Speos, a seated statue of the god Amun discovered. A small chapel situated off the eastern corner of the western addition’s courtyard. It served the worship of several important gods. The gods included Amun, Mont, Osiris and Hathor. Hathor statue discovered and now resides in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

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On the axis of the pillared courtyard’s pavement in this western addition is a vaulted. In fact, it is descending corridor. It first clad in limestone that ends with its remaining length. Moreover, it consists of rough bedrock walls. It leads down to what referred to as the king’s burial chamber. Naville investigated the corridor and burial chamber in 1906. Arnold again studied it in 1971. Niches along the corridor walls held some six hundred wooden figurines. They were once part of the models of workshops, bakeries and boats. The burial chamber located about 12 meters down the entrance corridor. It made of granite and had a saddle ceiling.

Actually the room divided into two sections. It is with an alabaster chapel which topped by a single, gigantic and granite slab. It entered by way of a double wooden door, taking up the larger part. Naville concluded that this room was for the symbolic burial of the king’s “ka”, or soul. It is because no sarcophagus found here. But most Egyptologists now disagree with his findings. They now believe that the alabaster chamber held the king’s sarcophagus. Howard Carter is the discoverer of Tutankhamun’s tomb. in 1899, he tumbled onto a new riddle in Mentuhotep II’s complex. While riding across the initial courtyard in front of the complex, his horse stumbled.

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He dismounted to see if his horse injured. He discovered the entrance to an underground part of the tomb complex. The entrance started out as an open trench that soon turned into a vaulted corridor. Some seventeen meters deep, Carter discovered a door. It sealed by a four meter thick mud brick wall. Behind this simple barrier, the corridor continued westward before finally turning north. At this point, the excavators found a shaft in the floor. Though it was only two meters deep. Moreover, it found in it the remains of a wooden chest inscribed with the ruler’s name. Further down the corridor a second shaft opened into an actual burial chamber.

Here, Carter’s team discovered the ruins of an empty and not inscribed wooden coffin. The team also discovered ceramics and the bones of sacrificial animals. The most important discovery was the famous poly-chrome statue of Mentuhotep II. It made of sandstone, wrapped in fine linen, and bearing the crown of Lower Egypt on its head. This item too is now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Mallawi Museum El Minya Egypt tours, prices, booking, reviews

Mallawi Museum El Minya located about 224 kilometer south of Cairo, Egypt. In fact, Mallawi museum reopened on Thursday 22 September 2016. Moreover, the museum has a permanent exhibition of 425 artifacts. Some of them are from the museum former collection. Moreover, the rest selected from El Ashmunine and El Bahnasa storerooms. In fact, the store rooms located at El Minya Museum. The exhibition divided into sections display El Minya residents’ daily life in the ancient times. Moreover, they also display the utensils which used in their houses for cooking. Furthermore, they also display the tools which used for making goods. Moreover, the sections also display the tools which used for cultivation and trading. The Museum includes sections on clay pots and pans, textiles, medicines and writing styles.

In fact, the panels explain the development of tools in the area also displayed. The Ancient Egyptian used natural and artificial light. In fact, the museum also features information about how they used them. The museum also features a jewelry section which displays make-up containers, wigs and necklaces. Moreover, the section of jewelry also displays earrings and bracelets. Ancient Egyptian religious rituals highlighted in the new museum. In fact, it is since El Minya was a main center of the monotheistic religion. This religion introduced by the pharaoh Akhenaten in ancient times. Furthermore, Mallawi museum El Minya also features a collection of mummified animals. This section proves that ancient Egyptians worshiped animals and were also fond of them. Concepts of justice, love and eternity also illustrated.

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Mallawi museum also display the funerary collection of Henu. In fact, Henu was one of the region’s ancient nobles. The museum building completely renovated. Moreover, the museum hanged from being a outdoor museum to indoor exhibition halls. Furthermore, a new lighting and security system installed. Moreover, the walls cleaned and polished and the damaged showcases replaced with new ones. The two stores museum building overhauled. Moreover, the museum indoor decoration and design renewed. The new design concept of Mallawi museum El Minya provides a broader educational service to visitors. Moreover, the design show how the Ancient Egyptian built a great civilization.

Meharakka temple Aswan Egypt tours, prices, booking, reviews

Meharakka temple Aswan Egypt built under Roman rule. In fact, the temple not finished. Meharakka temple Aswan indeed is special. It is because it has the only spiral staircase in any ancient Egyptian structure. The temple dedicated to Serapis, the Alexandrian god. This god introduced in Egypt in Ptolemaic times. The god is a fusion of the Egyptian Gods Osiris, Apis, the Greek gods Zeus and Aesculape. In fact, Al-Meharakka is a place in Lower Nubia which was approximately 120 km south of Aswan. It was on the southern border of the Roman empire. The Kushites from the kingdom of Meroe launched a raid on the First cataract region of Egypt in 23 BC. It was only a few years after the Roman conquest of Egypt in 30 BC.

The Roman prefect of Egypt, Petronius, retaliated and defeated the invading Meroitic army. He then proceeded to station a Roman garrison of 400 troops at the southern outpost of Qasr Ibrim. After some negotiations, a permanent frontier between Meroe and Roman Egypt established at Meharakka. As a result, Meharakka formed the extreme southern frontier of Roman Egypt. Meharakka temple Aswan originally situated here. And then, it relocated in the mid-1960s due to the Aswan High Dam project. The temple dedicated to the Egyptian gods Isis and Serapis. In fact, this Roman- Egyptian temple not attributed to any Roman emperor’s reign. It was because it never completed nor inscribed.

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However, it known that temple building declined in Nubia after the rule of Augustus. So, Meharakka temple Aswan might attributed to his reign. The only part of the structure which finished , was a court measuring 13.56 X 15.69 m. In fact, it surrounded on three sides by columns. The actual temple premises containing the sanctuary which never actually built. In fact, the temple does not have formal pylon. The temple features an architectural curiosity with a winding spiral staircase. It is at a corner of the court which led to its roof. This is the only Egyptian temple in Nubia with a spiral staircase.

The former location threatened by flooding from the Nile. It was due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam. As a result, Meharakka temple Aswan dismantled in 1961 by the Egyptian Antiquities Service. The temple rebuilt along with the temple of Dakka in 1966. It was in New Wadi es Seboua site which lies only 4 km west of the original Wadi es-Seboua location. A little to the north of Amada now stand three temples. They are Wadi es Seboua which which built by Ramses II, Dakka temple and Meharakka temple.

Mercure Luxor Karnak Spa Egypt prices, booking, reviews

Take a deep breath and let yourself relax at Mercure Luxor Karnak Spa. In fact, Mercure Luxor Karnak Spa located at Mercure hotel in Luxor, Egypt. Take this opportunity for a vacation where you can leave all your stresses behind in Luxor. At the hotel, you can swim in a luxurious outdoor heated pool. The outdoor heated pool surrounded by a row of magnificent palm trees. They sway to the cool Luxor summer breeze. This is what you might experience. It will be during your wellness holiday at the hotel. In fact, the spa also features housing Jacuzzi, a sauna and a fitness room. The highly trained professionals on-site dedicated to your well being.

You will indeed feel transformed. It will be after spending a few minutes under the magical hands of these people. Mercure hotel indeed is the right choice for luxurious accommodation. In fact, the area of the hotel is so popular. It has a huge escalation of guests who make it their ultimate spot to unwind. Pack your bags and start your stress-free vacation at Mercure Luxor Karnak spa. Make sure to take your time once you check in. You will start your vacation, so take some time relaxing in your accommodations. This luxury resort located by the Nile and is 12 km away from Luxor airport. It offers an elegant accommodation with a Moorish style and overlooks the surrounding gardens.

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Mercure Luxor Karnak has a large pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim under the hot desert sun. There is also a children’s splash pool and slide. You can savor a wide selection of fine cuisines at one of the hotel’s 8 restaurants and bars. The hotel also features a heated swimming pool overlooking the Nile. You can have a workout and relax in the sauna. Moreover, you can also enjoy a rejuvenating massage in the hands of professional staff. Tennis, squash courts and a kids club also available.

You can spend the day enjoying a massage, decompressing within the steam room. Furthermore, you also can take it easy by the pool. After spa time, you can put on your explorer’s hat and begin to uncover the hidden gems of Luxor. Discover new restaurants, curio shops or a beautiful park. It can be one of the many highlights of your holiday. If you’re not sure where to begin, speak with your hotel’s concierge attendant. He will let you get a sense for what Luxor has to offer. There is no better source than a local to point you to an exciting evening out. Go to a cafe to sip a few cocktails at and relax. Wherever you end up, just make sure to hang loose. Your spa holiday should be nothing but exceptionally relaxing.

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Tel:(+2095) 2378020, (+2095) 2378021

La Bodega Bistro Cairo Egypt prices, booking, prices, reviews

La Bodega Bistro Cairo Egypt indeed is one of Cairo’s most refined venues. Moreover, it tucked away on the second floor of a beautiful old Baehler’s Mansions building. It is in the uptown Zamalek area in Cairo, Egypt. There is no sign indicating the restaurant / bar. You just head upstairs and there it is. In fact, the cuisine at La Bodega Bistro regarded as some of the best in Cairo. It is intercontinental, but with strong French and Mediterranean overtones. Furthermore, the decor is lovely with dark wood, a copper bar and exquisite pieces of art adorning the walls. If you’re planning a night at the restaurant, it’s best to dress up. It is is an exclusive venue; reservations recommended.

In fact, La Bodega Bistro Cairo became Cairo’s latest culinary hot spot for many reasons. It located in the heart of Zamalek which is an inner city upper class neighborhood. Moreover ,it is Bermuda Triangle of the city’s pleasure seekers. Zamalek is a place where one can become lost wandering between the restaurants, bars and pubs. In fact, the home of La Bodega belongs to the Baehler heritage houses, hotels and mansions. They initiated by the Swiss-born hotel manager, Charles Baehler. He created a large number of beautiful belle poche landmarks in Cairo. They are the elegant Cosmopolitan Hotel downtown. The restaurant could be a monument to Baehler.

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The owner renovated some rooms of the building. Moreover, he also transferred them into a lively witness of the Baehler epoch. It is the exuberant Twenties. If you want to find the place, watch for the name Baehler above the building’s main entrance. Nothing else on the first floor points to the existence of the restaurant. After climbing the stairs around the elevator cage, a large stone relief welcomes you. Passing the little wooden reception desk, you will dive into a world of exquisite taste. Furthermore, La Bodega Bistro Cairo offers not only an experience for the palate but for the eyes, too. It is a place which arranged with much love for the detail. The walls of the restaurant are murals of oil, copper and gold. They illustrated revelers of the Twenties eating, drinking and laughing.

In fact, these works of art both Egyptian and Western inspired. They created by artist Mira Shihada and the American Elizabeth Washburn. The guests have many choices of seating. Moreover, La Bodega Bistro Cairo features a cozy sofa in the alcove and the relaxed bistro. The atmosphere of the dining room has stark geometrical lamps. Furthermore, it also features the always crowded and noisy bar. If you want to enjoy this variety all in one evening, just take your glass. And then, move through all the rooms, as in a museum. The window views of the romantic Nile are, of course, complimentary. Don’t forget a visit to the restrooms!. The sinks of colored glass illuminated from below. They are lovely little baskets alongside for collecting the discarded souvenirs of the evening.

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La Bodega Bistro Cairo indeed is a perfect place for playing the high-society game of “seen and seen”. It is without spending much money. The prices for the continental food are indeed reasonable. Moreover, an excellent French onion soup, au gratin with cheese, can get for 20 Egyptian Pound ($ 2.50). A tasty ratatouille is the same money. The homemade ravioli stuffed with mushrooms and topped with cheese sauce cost LE 24 ($ 7). Meat dishes served for around LE 65 ($ 10). The interesting Duck la range is at 95 Egyptian Pound ($ 16). It is a roasted boneless duck with thin orange zests. It served with duck and mushroom filo. The restaurant operation hours are daily from noon until 1:00 am.

Khan El Khalili Cairo Egypt tours, prices, booking, reviews

Khan El Khalili Cairo Egypt, once known as the Turkish bazaar during the Ottoman period. In fact, it now usually just called the ‘Khan’. The names of it and the Muski market often used to mean either. Moreover, Khan El Khalili Cairo market built in 1382 by the Emir Djaharks El Khalili. It was in the heart of the Fatimid City. El Khalili Khan Cairo Egypt and Al Muski market to the west comprise one of Cairo’s most important shopping areas. They represent the market tradition which established Cairo as a major center of trade. At the Khan, one will still find foreign merchants. Moreover, the market involved in the spice monopoly controlled by the Mamluks. This encouraged the Europeans to search for new routes to the East. It led Columbus to discover the Americas.

Khan El Khalili Cairo was also a center for subversive groups to raids. It was before the Sultan El Ghouri rebuilt much of the area in the early 16th century. Moreover, it was trade which caused Cairo’s early wealth. It was even from the time of the Babylon fort which was often a settlement of traders. El Khalili Khan Cairo Egypt situated at one corner of a triangle of markets. These markets go south to Bab Zuweila and west to Azbakiyyah. The area bordered on the south by Al-Azhar Street and on the west by the Muski Market. In fact, Al Muski is one of the old original gates guards the entrance to the original courtyard. Moreover, it lies midway down Sikket al-Badistan (street).

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On a narrow street leading off Al Badistand, one will find El Fishawy cafe. It was once a meeting place for local artists. It frequented by the Nobel Award winning Naguib Mahfouz. He is one of Egypt’s most well known authors. There are any number of canvas which cover the streets such as the one pictured to the right. Egyptian buyers generally shop in the area north of Al-Badistan and to the west. It is where prices may be lower. Better deals for gold and silver found west of Kahn El Khalili. It is along the “street of the gold sellers”. It is also further on one will find the Brass and Coppersmith Markets. The Khan in fact is a tourist trap. All manner of souvenirs may purchased there. It goes from statues to ‘personalized’ cartouches to papyrus art.

In fact, Khan El Khalili Cairo is the best place to buy souvenirs. This because Khan El Khalil is the best and cheapest place. One discovers that the Egyptians are here as well. They buying their fabrics and clothes, pots, and other ordinary household needs. Step into this world by heading west Muski street from Midan Hussein. Many of the shops for specific goods clustered along specific streets. They are also in specific areas. For example, there is the Coppersmith’s street. This is less true then most guide books would have one believe. Many shops, particularly those catering specifically to tourists have a variety of different products. The Medieval atmospheres of this market and the labyrinth layout of the streets gives a lot of pleasure.

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Cafes, restaurants, shops, large number of vendors and buyers constitute a dynamic panorama of the place. In Khan El Khalili Cairo you can drinking Hibiscus, Karakare or Helba. There are many of the various typical Egyptian beverages is a pleasant experience. For smokers, there is the Shisha, or water pipe which they can try. One can take the opportunity to safely enjoy the walk through the narrow streets of Khan El-Khalili. We strongly recommend visiting this vivid bazaar. Keep in mind that in open traditional markets, the prices not fixed. Remember to bargain (haggle) to get the best price. Khan market is place where art and commerce come together. It gives a unique, remarkable and harmonious experience.

Katameya Heights Golf Resort Cairo Egypt tours, booking, prices

Katameya Heights Golf Resort opened in 1997. 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 the resort set the trend in Egypt. The resort features designed golf course, a marvelous clubhouse and luxurious villas. In fact, the 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. The resort situated 20 minutes from Cairo’s International Airport. It is between Cairo’s distinguished districts of Heliopolis and Maadi. Furthermore, Katameya Heights Golf Resort designed taking family and children in consideration. It houses a kids center including two heated swimming pools. Moreover, the swimming pools are shallow enough for you to enjoy a round of golf. You will not worry about the safety of your little ones. Children can play on the swings, slides and playhouses. They scattered around the playground.

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After a round of Golf, take advantage of the relaxing treatments and offered service. This will be at the resort’s Spa and Health Club. In fact, the facilities feature an equipped gym, 3 Jacuzzi, 2 saunas, a steam room and a massage room. Moreover, The Golf course is 18 holes, Par 72, 6,780 yards and 9 holes. Furthermore, the facilities include Club Cars, pull carts and trained caddies. They also include Pro shop and Locker Room Facilities. They also include Club rental, dining areas and practice facilities. It also include Golf Academy and 3 PGA professionals.

Katameya Dunes Sand Surfing Cairo tours, booking, prices

Katameya dunes Sand surfing is one of the most popular sport in Egypt. It practiced by tourists and Egyptians as well. Take a day trip from Cairo to Katameya dunes site and have a pleasure with sand surfing. In fact, the Sand surfing site located 80 kilometer southwest of Cairo. Moreover, the sand over there is indeed nice and soft. You can reach good speeds. We have equipment for rent. We also will handle the whole day trip.

In fact, Katameya dunes Sand surfing site is near to Katameya Heights Golf course. 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 the Golf Resort set the trend in Egypt. The 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.

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The Sand surfing site is also near Katameya Golf course. Katameya Dunes Golf course features a Golf Academy. It is available on site. It equipped with the latest in teaching equipment technology. The course also offers extensive practice facilities. It offers a 350 yard floodlit Driving Range. Katameya Dunes Golf course meets the requirements of every level of golfer. It is an exceptional venue for hosting international championships. The course is 27 holes, 2 championship Golf Courses, 7400 and 7300 yards. You also can go surfing at Katameya after you spend a day in golfing Katameya Heights Golf.

Katameya dunes Sand surfing site is also near to City Stars Shopping center. The shopping mall features Over 643 stores to choose from and 2 indoor theme parks. Moreover, it also features a 21 screen state of the art cinema and a modern indoor Khan el Khalili. It has three hotels and a giant exhibition space. You go over there after you spend day surfing at Katameya dunes site. After a day in Katameya Dunes, go experience the relaxation of a bubbly spa-bath. It is at the Intercontinental City Stars spa. Let yourself go in the soothing fragrances of natural oils.

Katameya Dunes Golf course Cairo Egypt tours, booking, prices

Katameya Dunes Golf course located in New Cairo. In fact, it is just 15 minutes from Cairo International Airport in Cairo, Egypt. It is indeed new luxurious golf course. Katameya Dunes Golf course boasts 27 hole Golf Course. Moreover, it designed by Sir Nick Faldo. He is a former world’s number one Golfer. In fact, he currently, a renowned Golf analyst on CBS and Golf Channel. The 27 holes have configured into two Championship Golf Courses. They called “The Lakes” and “The Palms”. Furthermore, they are 7400 and 7300 yards long. An opening of 113 rooms and 18 suites hotel and Spa took place in the early 2012. The suites include one presidential suite.

The facility will managed by a world renowned premier brand operator. It specializes in the management of ultra luxury properties. Katameya Dunes is a Golf course, hotel and spa. Moreover, Katameya Dunes Golf course also has a wonderful Wildlife. The golf course features a Golf Academy. In fact, the golf Academy is available on site. Moreover, it equipped with the latest in teaching equipment technology. The course also offers extensive practice facilities. It offers a 350 yard floodlit Driving Range. The course in fact meets the requirements of every level of golfer. It is an exceptional venue for hosting international championships. The course is 27 holes, 2 championship Golf Courses, 7400 and 7300 yards.

Further details about Katameya Dunes Golf course Cairo:

The golf academy offers Putting Zone, Bunker Zone, Chipping and Pitching Zone. It features 400 yard ALL GRASSED surface range. The art swing studios equipped with V1 Swing Analysis, Flight-scope Launch Monitor and SAM Putt Laboratory. All in a fully air conditioned studio. It also features high quality Srixon range balls and fully Qualified PGA Professionals. All PGA Professionals hold fully recognized certificates in Child Protections, Health and Safety. Their wealth of experience and knowledge on the game will help any golfer improve their game. They also have lots of fun on the way. Only members of the club entitled to hold an official handicap at Katameya Dunes.

Katameya Dunes Golf course operates the CONGU system for handicapping. It is the official handicap system which operated in Egypt. There are two ways to get a handicap at Katameya Dunes. If you have held an official handicap in the past or you have existing current handicap at another club. If you have not held a handicap in the past , then you should get one. To get a handicap a player, you should submit at least 3 scorecards over 18 holes. It is on any of the course combinations at Katameya Dunes. The facilities of the golf course include Floodlit Driving Range, Golf Academy Pro Shop and Golfers Bar. The also include Golfer Terrace, Lounge, Bag Storage Facility and Underground Parking.

Contact : golf@katameyadunes.com, (+20) 1000084588.