Cairo, Egypt
Apart from the hazard of crossing the street, touring Cairo with children is no different than taking the kids to any other capital city. It can be exhausting when visited at a breakneck pace, boring if too much time is spent at one place and wholly rewarding when a child's interests are considered. There is much to this city of 20 million that kids find fascinating! And street life is but the start. Tour the Pyramids at Giza and Dahshur and explore the temples inside and out. Visit the Egyptian Museum and ogle at King Tut's tomb. Cruise the Nile on a felucca and view Cairo in a different way.... Read More Float on the river at night and take in a belly dancing show. Don't forget to make time for a trip to Khan al-Khalili, Cairo's principal marketplace. It is a great place to experience commercial Cairo and introduce kids to the art of bargaining.
Cairo hotels and accommodation
Le Meridien Pyramids (Hotel)
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Le Meridien Pyramids may fall short of its five-star rating yet is fares better than most of its neighbors. The spacious rooms are average chain. The hotel restaurant is middling. The hotel caters to the tour bus crowd. Having said that, Le Meridien Pyramids is just 2 miles from the pyramids. (The trip to the ... Read More
Le Meridien Pyramids may fall short of its five-star rating yet is fares better than most of its neighbors. The spacious rooms are average chain. The hotel restaurant is middling. The hotel caters to the tour bus crowd. Having said that, Le Meridien Pyramids is just 2 miles from the pyramids. (The trip to the airport and Egyptian Museum is over an hour.) Some rooms have spectacular views. What's more, this hotel has a pool.
Talisman Hotel de Charme (Hotel)
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Talisman Hotel de Charme is neither a plan Jane chain nor bug-ridden hostel but rather a great base for exploring Cairo. This boutique hotel in downtown Cairo is just a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and short cab ride from Khan el Khalili. It is well appointed and boasts an Oriental-style décor. The ... Read More
Talisman Hotel de Charme is neither a plan Jane chain nor bug-ridden hostel but rather a great base for exploring Cairo. This boutique hotel in downtown Cairo is just a 10-minute walk from the Egyptian Museum and short cab ride from Khan el Khalili. It is well appointed and boasts an Oriental-style décor. The rooms are spacious and clean. And unlike other small hotels, this 25-room inn comes with but two disclaimers. The breakfast is simple. The small elevator or 5 flights of stairs are near impossible to negotiate with a stroller.