| Our Holiday in Egypt ..........Page 6 |
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| Pharaohnic Village |
| Village recreated to emulate the life and time of the pharohnic era..... |
| Manial Palace |
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| The Manial Palace is said to have been built for Prince Mohammad Ali between 1899 and 1929. The palace was given to the Egyptian nation in 1955. Prince Muhammad Ali is the first cousin of King Farok . The complex consists of six structures. Among these structures is a museum in which Farouk's hunting trophies are found, the prince's residence and furnishings and a museum in which some of the family's memorabilia are found. There are also gardens that have beautiful plants and flowers that are worth seeing. The palace also includes a collection of manuscripts, carpets, textiles, brass work and crystal. |
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| Cairo Tower |
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| Over180 meters high , it is the most outstanding attraction of modern Cairo. The first of the top two floors has a rotating restaurant and cafeteria. Visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo from the observation platform. Built by Gamal Abdel Nasser, inaugurated in April 1961. |
| View of the hotel from the tower.. |
| View of the city and river Nile.... |
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| Dinner at Phel Phel Restaurant |
| With Latif, our Cairo guide |
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| On the way to Luxor |
| Waiting for the train at Cairo station |
| In the train...... |