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Visit-Egypt
The City of Cairo, Egypt
(Note: In addition to the information we present here, also see our "Budget and Independent Travel to Egypt" article, which primarily concerns Cairo, and has good information even if you are not traveling on a budget or independently.) Cairo offers an incredible selection of shopping, leisure, culture and nightlife. Shopping ranges from the famous Khan el-Khalili souk, (or bazaar) largely unchanged since the 14th century, to modern air-conditioned centers displaying the latest fashions. All the bounty of the East is here - particularly good buys are spices, perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass and copperware, leatherwork, glass, ceramics and mashrabiya. Try some of the famous street markets, like Wekala...
