When planning on going to the Egyptian Museum it's a good idea to set aside the whole day and head there early. There is a lot to take in and the sheer mass of archaeology and antiquities is amazing.

Tahrir square, Cairo
www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg

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Islamic Cairo is amazing, there is so much to see that we spent three days there looking around.

It's also great in the evening to spend some time in a cafe drinking mint tea or some Turkish coffee and playing backgammon.

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A great way to get around the west bank at your own pace is by bike. You can hire a bike from any number of places on the west Bank and they only cost a couple of quid for the day.

The only thing to remember is that the cycle to the Valley of the Kings is tough as it will be uphill all the way, although the cycle back downhill was really really great fun. Be prepared for local kids having a good laugh at you as you cycle by.

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Be sure that if you are thinking of taking a trip on any of the caleshes that the horse or donkey is well looked after, that they are well shod and that the driver doesn't make the horse gallop on the road surface.

We visited a donkey and horse rescue centre and some of the injuries the animals receive are horrendous. It's worth visiting these centres as they provide free veterinary care for all animals and they rely on donations to survive.

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It's not even close to a 3 star hotel but the people who work there are really friendly and gave us such great advice. They even advised us on places to stay in Dahab and Luxor. Great food and a very safe, cheap place to stay near the Egyptian Museum.

Sharia Mahmoud, Bassiouni 26

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