Things to do in Sahara Desert

Activities, attractions and tours

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What to do in Sahara Desert


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Areas of Sahara Desert

Cairo which includes tropical scenes

Downtown Cairo

Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Cairo. Top attractions like Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Cairo
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Designed by Italian architect with a beautiful, classic European style, the palace was built in 1907 by the Nile River in Zamalek for Princess Aisha Fahmy. It was fully restored and opened to the public two years ago.

Zamalek

Cafes, museums, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.

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Nasr City

Nasr City is well-liked for its parks and casinos. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, City Center Shopping Mall and Citystars Heliopolis are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Stadium Station or Fair Zone Station to get around.

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Heliopolis

Spend some time visiting places like Tivoli Dome while getting to know Heliopolis, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station to see more of the area.

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Nile River Luxor

Visitors highly recommend Nile River Luxor for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Nile while you're in town.

Nile River Luxor
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Al Haram

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Al Haram