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Stay in a luxury hotel to discover Cairo and the treasures of Ancient Egypt

Located in Heliopolis, Cairo's most elegant suburb, the Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo is just ten minutes from Cairo International Airport and just 25 minutes from downtown Cairo. The renowned Egyptian Museum is only 15 kilometres away from the hotel.

Cairo is one of the world's most ancient and exciting cities, whose history is

legendary. Take a cruise along the Nile, walk through the city of the Pharaohs, marvel at the beauty of the Sphinx and explore the teeming souks and byways of Cairo, whose traditional character remains much unchanged.

The history and culture of Ancient Egypt has captivated the world for generations and less than an hour away, the Pyramids await, rising up from the dusty desert full of history and intrigue, an experience not to be missed.

Egyptian Museum
Tahrir Square, Cairo
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The collection of the Egyptian Museum contains over 120,000 objects ranging from pre-history to the Greco-Roman period. Arranged chronologically, the museum has superb displays of jewellery, sculpture and funerary objects. The Tutankhamen Collection and the royal mummies are the most popular visitor attractions.

The Sphinx
18 km south-west of central Cairo
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Guarding the entrance to the Nile valley stands the colossal sculpture of the Great Sphinx of Giza. The ancient monument is part of a larger complex of pyramids and temples on this desert site. The mystery of the Sphinx has stirred the imagination of scholars and poets throughout history and today still remains one of the earth's greatest enigmas.

Pyramids of Giza
18 km south-west of central Cairo
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The largest, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) remains as the foremost great wonder of the world. The swarms of people, surprisingly, do not diminish the majesty of the pyramids; however, to avoid the crowds and touts, try to visit in the early morning or approach the area on horseback at dusk for a more atmospheric experience.

Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque
Al-Basatin, off al-Saliba Street, Cairo
Dating from 879 AD, the Ahmad Ibn Tulun Mosque remains in much of its original form and is the oldest and largest working mosque in Cairo. The mosque is constructed of mud brick rendered in carved stucco and is a superlative example of art and architecture from the classical period of Islam

Citadel
Shar'a Salih Salem, Cairo
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This highly visible Cairo landmark consists of a number of museums and ancient mosques, including the magnificent mosque of Mohamed Ali. It is one of Cairo's premier tourist attractions a place where you can enjoy outstanding views across the city to the great pyramids at Giza.