Need Cairo Advice !!
May 24, 2006 | 3:26 pm
#31
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Originally Posted by patrickATX
I will be on a trip to Cairo with my daughter later this week. I would like to hire a driver/car to go see the pyramids and then get us to the train to Alexandria that evening (or drive to Alexandria directly). Can anyone recommend the best place or way to hire a driver or does anyone have contact information for a reputable driver or service?
Any help would be great.
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Any help would be great.
PM me or post here.
Jun 30, 2006 | 8:53 pm
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For the frequent tipping.....do locals enjoy getting a USD1 bill? or is it better to keep small egyptian coins around?
Jul 1, 2006 | 2:01 pm
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Originally Posted by chrisny2
For the frequent tipping.....do locals enjoy getting a USD1 bill? or is it better to keep small egyptian coins around?
Jul 4, 2006 | 1:00 pm
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Originally Posted by chrisny2
For the frequent tipping.....do locals enjoy getting a USD1 bill? or is it better to keep small egyptian coins around?
Feb 21, 2008 | 2:48 pm
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Does anyone have any advice for hotels to stay at in Alexandria? I'm going for 1 night on a business trip next week and was hoping to optimise between comfort and getting some sense of what the city is like. Any tips would be welcome.
Feb 22, 2008 | 3:03 am
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The most upmarket one (which opened recently) is the four seasons in a complex called San Stefano.
One of my favourites is the Sofitel Cecil which is housed in a pretty old building...I like high ceilings.
There's Sheraton al Montaza however I feel its a little bit away from the hustle and bustle...I consider it more on the outskirts of Alex (although thats debatable).
For a lower budget there's Mercure, as far as I remember its rooms weren't that big though.
The 3 I just mentioned are directly facing the sea.
There the hilton green plaza is further inland however I don't like its location. Never stayed there though.
Cheers.
Feb 22, 2008 | 3:37 am
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Well..it depends on your budget.
The most upmarket one (which opened recently) is the four seasons in a complex called San Stefano.
One of my favourites is the Sofitel Cecil which is housed in a pretty old building...I like high ceilings.
There's Sheraton al Montaza however I feel its a little bit away from the hustle and bustle...I consider it more on the outskirts of Alex (although thats debatable).
For a lower budget there's Mercure, as far as I remember its rooms weren't that big though.
The 3 I just mentioned are directly facing the sea.
There the hilton green plaza is further inland however I don't like its location. Never stayed there though.
Cheers.
The most upmarket one (which opened recently) is the four seasons in a complex called San Stefano.
One of my favourites is the Sofitel Cecil which is housed in a pretty old building...I like high ceilings.
There's Sheraton al Montaza however I feel its a little bit away from the hustle and bustle...I consider it more on the outskirts of Alex (although thats debatable).
For a lower budget there's Mercure, as far as I remember its rooms weren't that big though.
The 3 I just mentioned are directly facing the sea.
There the hilton green plaza is further inland however I don't like its location. Never stayed there though.
Cheers.