The pace of business is slower in Egypt, so keep a flexible calendar. Try not to overbook yourself — avoid scheduling more than one important appointment each day. After dinner, revel in the rhythm and music of a nightly belly-dancing performance. For fine Italian fare, enjoy an evening at Vivo, where Michelin-starred Chef Oliver Glowig offers a carefully curated menu of rustic cuisine in a well-appointed setting.
Schedule a session in the signature spa treatment room for total relaxation. For a truly unique experience, embark on a minute camel ride into the desert for an evening of majesty and beauty. After a traditional meal and entertainment by dancers and musicians, guides will lead you to telescopes stationed in the desert for otherworldly views. Alternatively, take to the water for a sunset sail along the Nile. Watch the sun dip behind the horizon as you float along on a traditional felucca, all while reveling in the distinctly Egyptian surroundings.
Museums filled with ancient artifacts, Islamic art and contemporary pieces abound. Authentic Breakfast. World Wonder. A tour among the sites reveals a world of wonder, history and culture. Go Green. The acre garden, which dates to , connects a rose garden, a cactus garden, an herbarium and a stunning lotus pond. Day at the Museum. Now, it contains more than , objects, including many pharaonic antiquities, covering more than 5, years of Egyptian history.
Dinner and Dancing. Afterward, get lost in the rhythm, beauty and sparkle of a nightly belly dancing performance. Coffee Bazaar. Shop the Souq. After your morning coffee, wander the labyrinth that is the Khan El Khalili. Originally the site of the Saffron Tomb and dating to , this souq is filled with vendors selling souvenirs, antiques and jewelry.
Be Studious. More than 1, years ago, the Fatimids founded Al Azhar Mosque. Today, the mosque, as well as its eponymous university, is considered one of the most important centers of Islamic theology in the world. Through the Gates. Bab Zuweila is one of only three remaining ancient gates in Cairo. Considered a major landmark, the gate was part of the wall surrounding Fatimid Cairo in the 11th and 12th centuries.
