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Central Cairo
Central Cairo features fine 19th-century architecture and the world-class Egyptian Museum, a wonderful place to prepare yourself for your journey to the land of the pharaohs.
topSights
Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Midhan Tahrir
Tahrir square, Cairo
Tel: +20 2 579 6974, +20 3 575 4267, +20 2 579 6948, +20 2 574 2681
Open daily 9am-7pm (9am-5pm during Ramadan)
This museum has the world's greatest collection of Pharaonic treasures, with pieces from every period of ancient Egyptian history, including royal mummies and artifacts from King Tut's tomb.
topShopping
Saad of Egypt
Gorgeous, handcrafted silver jewelry
Ramsis Hilton
1115 Corniche El Nile, Cairo
Tel: +20 2 574 6980
Saad of Egypt
Gorgeous, handcrafted silver jewelry
Mohandessin
7 Siliman Abaza, Mohandessin, Cairo
Tel: +20 2 761 3796
Frivole
Lingerie & linens
38 Kowther St., Mohandesin, Cairo
Tel: +20 2 760 4868
Melodies
Lingerie
24 Thawra St., Mohandessin, Cairo
Tel: +20 2 336 7424, +20 2 337 1102
Shahira Mehrez and Companions
Bedouin Caftans, scarves, jewelry
12 Abi Emama St., Dokki, Cairo
Left Side, 3rd Floor
Tel: +20 2 748 7814
Open Sat-Thu 10am-8pm (Winter); Sat-Thu 10am-3pm, 5pm-9pm (Summer)
Closed Fri
Mipel
Leather belts and bags
98 Mohammed Farid St., Cairo
Tel: +20 2 393 8782