Shopping:
Cairo famous bazaar in Khan ElKhaliliy is really fun. Traditional Egyptian accessories and gifts
are easily available. Shopping hours are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and
from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., extended during the summer; and some others
have more flexible hours, but close on Sundays. Best time for
shopping times are late morning and early the evening.
Culture: A
comprehensible knowledge of Egyptian religion is indispensable for
anyone who wishes to grasp the essence of the Egyptian civilization.
Religion had deeply dominated all aspects of Egyptian culture---art,
science, government, and law. In short, religion was the womb of
Egypt's ancient culture. Egyptian religion can be characterized by
its infinite complexity and diversity.
This diversity is justified by the constant growth of religious
beliefs over the many centuries during which new ideas were
introduced without ever discarding any old ones (except during the
reign of Akhenaten). Therefore, to the ancient Egyptian this
diversity of beliefs and gods was acceptable; because of which each
divine power was approached through a variety of images related to
nature, animal and human life. Music is
a very important part of Egyptian culture. Elements of western pop
music are increasingly being integrated into contemporary Egyptian
music and contemporary musicians are experimenting with newer
styles.
Where to go..?!
Khan El Khalili: Cairo's
sprawling markets are a feast of sights, sounds, exotic smells and
great shopping! Khan Al Khalili is one of the biggest bazaars in the
Middle East, perhaps in the world. It is a whole town of markets and
shops. Craftsmen, businessmen and wholesalers crowd together along
its narrow alleys. There are wonderful brass ornaments and fixtures
there, lovely mosaics, and perfume shops suffused with spice and
floral scents.
Nile Cruises &
Lake Nasser Cruises:
A cruise on the Nile is the most interesting and memorable
experience! Since the beginning of time, Egypt and the
Nile have unified to build and share one life. It was the Nile,
which gave life to the land, Egypt. The Nile is the foundation that
gave rise to one of the most impressive civilizations of the human
race.
Nile Cruises usually start from Luxor to Aswan in 4 nights, from
Aswan to Luxor in 3 nights or from Luxor to Aswan and back in 7
nights.
Cruises are on full board basis and usually include a very
interesting sightseeing program visiting the most important sights
on route, and accompanied by experienced guides or Egyptologists
speaking most widely spoken languages.
It is necessary to fly to/from Luxor (60 min. flights) or to Aswan
(90 min. flight) to begin or end the cruise.
