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    Egyptian Antiquities Museum , Cairo
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    Ancient history at its best, Egyptian Antiquities Museum boasts a collection notable for its standout pieces and, with a total of around 120,
    Tours from $14
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    The Coptic Museum , Cairo
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    Learn more about a continuous tradition that links the ancient to Islamic Egypt at The Coptic Museum, an impressive fortified building housin
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    Memphis Museum , Cairo
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    Part of a World Heritage Site, Memphis Museum displays the remnants of the ancient city of Memphis. This open-air museum has multiple sphinxe
    Tours from $19
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    Solar Boat Museum , Giza
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    See a different side of the Giza necropolis during a visit to Solar Boat Museum, a facility displaying the reconstructed Khufu solar ship. Hi
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    Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) , Cairo
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    Tour a well-preserved 17th-century complex and see a vast collection of carpets, furniture, and curiosities at Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al
    Tours from $20
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    Cairo boasts a plethora of accommodations, from opulent hotels on the Nile riverside, to very basic hostels. Besides 5-star options, you'll find plenty of large, business-oriented hotels scattered around town, offering modern but simple rooms and amenities. Budget-friendly lodgings can be found mostly in the downtown area, while Cairo's many suburbs offer more in terms of mid-range establishments.
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    Cairo

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    The chance to explore thousands of years of history is reason enough to visit museums in Cairo, showcasing the art, history, and people of one of the world's oldest civilizations. Whether you are interested in ancient history of imperial Egypt or the artistic accomplishments of the Islamic world, these museums will fulfill your expectations. Marvel at the astounding collection of Egyptian Antiquities Museum, boasting the notorious Gold Mask of Tutankhamen, or learn about the enduring Coptic tradition at The Coptic Museum. You can even take the experience outdoors by visiting the remains of an ancient Egyptian city at the open-air Memphis Museum.
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