Taya’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a camel or horse ride around the pyramids and sphinx. Prices require bargaining.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Gran Pirámide de Guiza
Al HaramTake a camel or horse ride around the pyramids and sphinx. Prices require bargaining.
Coptic Cairo
No visit to Cairo is complete without the classic tour of Khan Al-Khalili's Bazaar. Colourful, noisy, crowded, and exciting market offering all sorts of souvenirs and trinkets. I recommend buying the spices.
Khan El Khalili Market
No visit to Cairo is complete without the classic tour of Khan Al-Khalili's Bazaar. Colourful, noisy, crowded, and exciting market offering all sorts of souvenirs and trinkets. I recommend buying the spices.
Pyramid of Djoser Road
Pyramid of Djoser RoadFirst pyramid build in Egypt. Not far from the villa. Best to hire a guide.
Great concise history of Egypt. Home to 22 mummies. Thoroughly enjoyed. A guide is advisable.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de la Civilización Egipcia
Al Fostat StreetGreat concise history of Egypt. Home to 22 mummies. Thoroughly enjoyed. A guide is advisable.
Beautiful tapestries displaying traditional weaving techniques. Just drop in and staff are keep to help and tell the stories of the artists and the craft.
Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre
Al Labeini axisBeautiful tapestries displaying traditional weaving techniques. Just drop in and staff are keep to help and tell the stories of the artists and the craft.
Ancient burial place of sacred bulls. Recommended to see when visiting the step pyramid. Must arrange a guide.
Serapeum de Saqqara
Ancient burial place of sacred bulls. Recommended to see when visiting the step pyramid. Must arrange a guide.
Incredible collection of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed, late artist Adam Henein. Adjacent to Ramsis Wissa Wassef Art Centre. Check opening times.
متحف آدم حنين
Incredible collection of sculptures by the internationally acclaimed, late artist Adam Henein. Adjacent to Ramsis Wissa Wassef Art Centre. Check opening times.
Food scene
Great food, beautiful setting. Wonderful for brunch or a sunset dinner. Chicken and quails cooked on a spit fire, freshly made bread, oriental mesas and even a donkey ride for kids.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andrea New Giza
New Giza RoadGreat food, beautiful setting. Wonderful for brunch or a sunset dinner. Chicken and quails cooked on a spit fire, freshly made bread, oriental mesas and even a donkey ride for kids.
I've tried Naguib Mahfouz coffee shop. Great authentic Egyptian mezza and offers sheesha too. A good option when visiting the Khan El Khalili market.
Naguib Mahfouz
5 ش Sekat Al BadstanI've tried Naguib Mahfouz coffee shop. Great authentic Egyptian mezza and offers sheesha too. A good option when visiting the Khan El Khalili market.
Authentic Egyptian cuisine with classical Egyptian music. Worth it if you’re driving to the city centre. Try the molokheya or Koshari for typical Egyptian meals.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Abou El Sid Restaurant
157 26th of July CorridorAuthentic Egyptian cuisine with classical Egyptian music. Worth it if you’re driving to the city centre. Try the molokheya or Koshari for typical Egyptian meals.
Unique location at the foot of the pyramids with a stunning view. Quite pricey but food is great. I recommend going for brunch. Reservation required.
Khufu's Restaurant
Unique location at the foot of the pyramids with a stunning view. Quite pricey but food is great. I recommend going for brunch. Reservation required.
A real treat. Italian fine dining minutes from the majestic pyramids. Must reserve in advance.
Pier88 Pyramid Hills
A real treat. Italian fine dining minutes from the majestic pyramids. Must reserve in advance.
Crimson is a great rooftop bar and grill to watch the sunset in Zamalek by the Nile. The Mediterranean cuisine is delicious.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crimson Cairo
16 كمال الطويلCrimson is a great rooftop bar and grill to watch the sunset in Zamalek by the Nile. The Mediterranean cuisine is delicious.
Kids activities
Family day out
Fagnoon translates to wild art. From pottery, printmaking to donkey and camel riding. Prepare to get dirty. Great fun for kids and adults. 10 minutes from villa
Fagnoon Art School
طريق سقارة السياحىFagnoon translates to wild art. From pottery, printmaking to donkey and camel riding. Prepare to get dirty. Great fun for kids and adults. 10 minutes from villa
Rabab Farm And Stud
We love to take our kids horseriding at Rabab. Only 15 minutes from villa.