
The Sphinx was long considered the most mystical creature in Egypt. There are Sphinxes all around the country but this particular one is an impressive 8x4 metres big and carved from one single block.
Cairo airport is Egypt’s busiest airport and the second busiest in the whole of Africa, located just 15km away from the heart of Cairo Central. With four terminals and much for travellers to enjoy – from numerous restaurants to a shopping mall – there’s plenty to keep you occupied as you wait for your flight home.
Book your Cairo Airport transfers with hoppa today and visit all of Egypt’s top attractions, including Alexandria City, which, founded around a small Ancient Egyptian town by Alexander the Great, is now the largest seaport in Egypt with sun all year round thanks to its Mediterranean climate. A little closer to the airport, in north east Cairo, beneath a maze of busy narrow streets, lie the hidden remains of ancient Heliopolis, one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt.
Of course, what would a trip to Egypt be without visiting the famous pyramids of Giza? Perched on the bank of the River Nile and less than an hour away from the airport Giza is home to several of the world’s most impressive and ancient structures, such as the Great Sphinx and many large pyramids and temples.
With so much of Egypt to see and explore, book a reliable transfer with hoppa and save yourself unnecessary hassle, time and money.
Destination | Distance (approx.) | Duration (approx.) | |
---|---|---|---|
Giza | 26 km | 60 min | |
Cairo | 25 km | 48 min | |
Heliopolis | 8 km | 32 min | |
Alexandria City | 240 km | 180 min | |
El Alamein | 295 km | 194 min |
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The Sphinx was long considered the most mystical creature in Egypt. There are Sphinxes all around the country but this particular one is an impressive 8x4 metres big and carved from one single block.
This museum houses the barques (boats) that were most likely used to bring the mummies of dead Pharaohs across the Nile to the temple tomb chambers. It is located on the south side of the Great Pyrami...
Cairo Opera House is home to both the Cairo Ballet Company and the Cairo Opera Company. It houses two opera halls and an open-air theatre. They also have photo and painting exhibition making it a grea...
More than 12,000 artefacts from every period of Egyptian history are housed in this sprawling structure. In the main building you will find different exhibitions, a library, an education centre and a ...
Mohammad Ali Mosque is a beautiful mosque with amazing architecture and an equally breath-taking interior. The building offers panoramic views over the city. Remember to dress appropriately when visi...
Bayt Al-Suhaymi is a beautiful private home from 17th century Egypt, located in a quiet area in the middle of this energetic city. It is a unique Ottoman house with two different sections, lovely wood...
About 35 km northwest of Cairo, Egypt’s largest camel market - Birqash Camel Market - is held. This is a wild sight to behold. Sudanese traders haggle over the sale of camels in a carnivalesque atmosp...
This compound is home to Egypt’s Christian community as well as being the oldest area of Cairo. It is a wonderfully interesting place to explore the juxtaposition of an ancient Christian community in ...
On the outskirts of Cairo, these pyramids are the sole survivors of the Seven Wonders of the World. The archaeological site on the Giza Plateau is called the Giza Necropolis, and includes, apart from ...
The Citadel is a series of palaces and mosques which housed Egyptian rulers for more than 700 years, making up a compound which offers fabulous views of the city.
This sometimes overlooked museum houses one of the world’s finest collections of Islamic Art. The museum holds a collection of over 10,000 pieces, mainly Egyptian, but also from elsewhere in the Islam...
City of the Dead is an unusual area where thousands of Cairo natives, both living and dead are “housed”. The popular ancient routine of building entertainment rooms alongside of the tombs, have become...
EmergencyNumbers
Police: 122 Fire Service: 125 Ambulance: 123 Tourist Police: 126, +20 2 391 9144
Currency
Egyptian Pound - EGP 1 EGP = 100 Piaster
Newspapers
Egyptian Gazette Cairo Times Middle East Times Progrès Egyptien
OpeningHours
Opening hours are generally 9am-6pm, but will vary slightly for each business or museum.
Population
City: 10,230,350 Metropolitan area: 20,439,541
TouristInformation
Cairo Tourist Office 5 Sharia Adly, near Midan Opera 8:30am-8pm (9am-5pm during Ramadan) +20 2 391 3454
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