Experience in Cairo, Egypt by Alaa

What is it like to live in Cairo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

The city I liked is Alexandria.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Cairo?

Student lifestyle is interesting. It is quite possible to arrive with little more than the clothes on your back and survive in Cairo. Nearly anything you could possibly need is now available if you are willing to pay the price. The electricity in Cairo, as in Europe, is 220 Volt and the electricity in the United States/Canada is 110 Volt. In addition, the 220V wall outlets in Egypt might be different from the 220V wall outlets in Europe, but certainly have different style plugs than the 110V U. S. outlets. The prongs are round and may be of different size.

How much does it cost to live in Cairo?

The cost to live in Cairo for one person is 2500 LE including [accommodation (1000 LE), Transportation (200 LE), Food (800 LE), Entertainment (500 LE)].

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Cairo? Is there any advice you can give?

Accommodation in Cairo is very easy and cheap, you can find any accommodation like (apartment or house) in internet sites. There are no conditions on the number of individuals in housing.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Classic stuffed vine leaves is always a perfect dish. My favorite dishes are: Cream of mushroom soup, Cream of Chicken Soup, molokhia, pizza, Chicken Strips, Mix Fried Veggie Sticks, Kobeba, Mix Grilled Satay Sticks, Beef Tart.

What places would you recommend visiting in Cairo?

When you visit Egypt, there are so many sites that you will want to visit, the length of your trip will never seem long enough! Egypt Tourist Places are really amazing to see with exciting sightseeing scenarios at beautiful monuments. The adventure that is Egypt never ends! That is why it is a shame if you come to Egypt, especially for the first time, and miss the grandiose sites, such as the Pyramids of Giza, Abu Simbel or the west bank of Luxor, to name but a few.

Listed below, you will find the names, and information, about many of the sites you really shouldn't miss.

Cairo:

• Ancient Memphis,
• Pyramids of Giza,



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• Pyramids of Sakkara,
• Pyramids of Dahshour,
• Pyramids of Abu sir,
• Pyamids of Maidum,
• Pyramids of eleisht,
• Pyramids of Hawara,
• Pyamrids of Abu Rawash,
• Pyramids of El Lahun,
• Pyramid of Mazghuna,
• The Egyptian Museum,



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• The Coptic Museum,
• The Castle of Saladin,
• The Old Market "Khan El-Khalili",



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• The Hanging Church,
• Santa Barbara.

Old Islamic Cairo:

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• Sultan Hassan Mosque,
• Rifai Mosque.

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Luxor:

• Luxor Temple,
• Karnak Temple,



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• The Colossi Of Memnon,
• Valley Of The Kings,
• Temple of queen Hatshepsut,
• Temple Of Medinat,
• Hapu of Ramses III,
• Valley Of The Queens,



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• Valley Of The Nobles,
• Temple Of Dendera,
• Temple of Esna,
• Temple Of Abydos.

Alexandria:

• The Castle of Qaitbay,



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• The Pompeii Pillar,
• The Catacombs of Kom El-Shouqafa,



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• The Amphitheatre of Kom El-Dikka,
• The Montazah Palace Gardens.

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Sinai:

• The city of Sharm El-sheik,
• The city of Dahab,



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• The City of Nuweiba,
• The City of Taba.

Red Sea Coast

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• Red sea coast,
• Monastery of St. paul,
• Monastery of St Anthony,
• Hurghada,



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• Safaga,
• Marsa Alam.

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Is it good to eat out in Cairo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Of course it is good to eat out in Cairo like Spectra, Andrea, Nile Lily, Abou Shakra, Flying Fish.

Is the nightlife good in Cairo? Where is good to go?

Nightlife good in Cairo, my advice to walk on the Nile.

What advice would you give future students heading to Cairo?

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My advice is learning Arabic and enjoy in Egypt.