Category: MODERN EGYPT’S HISTORY & CULTURE

This tour is dedicated to the Egyptian writer who had won the Noble Prize in 1988, Naguib Mahfouz (born in 1911 & died in 2006).

It is really a must-see show in Cairo – it is Popular traditional whirling dervish dance called Tanoura. Created by the Sufis as a way of physically active spiritual meditation, today it is a mesmerizing tourist attraction.

Downtown Cairo is an area of the city with the biggest selection of budget accommodation and cheap eating options. Downtown area is popular with Egyptians and international tourists alike. If you’re in town for a few days, at some point, even if you’re not staying in the area, you’ll most likely find yourself in this… Continue reading DOWNTOWN, CAIRO