subject: Experience an Incredible Luxury Hotel in Egypt [print this page] The Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo is one of the newest elite 5-star hotels to open in this area. This district has become a verdant oasis with waterfalls, parks, and lakes. The hotel is only a 20 minute drive from the Cairo International Airport. There are over 200 rooms, 2 lounges, and 10 meeting rooms. The Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo also has a large swimming pool, tennis, squash, and a fitness center. Egypt is quickly entering a new age of history in its development. The old and the new are coming together like never before.
Imagine visiting The Tomb of Tutankhamon and then dining on seafood on a five-star cruise ship sailing the Nile, while watching the setting sun. One of the oldest sections of the city is known as Coptic Cairo. This was a Roman fortress and the remains of the Roman walls are still standing here. Visitors can also go to the Citadel of Saladin. Saladin was the great Muslim medieval warrior of the Middle Ages. The National Egyptian Museum is not to be missed. It contains an array of fascinating history spanning several millennia. The Islamic Ceramics Museum and the Great Temple of Abu Simbel are other fascinating places to visit.
Inside Cairo and Beyond
Within the city area, the Tentmakers' Bazaar or Market is a very popular place to visit with a fabulous array of brightly colored fabrics on display. If you have a fancy for camel trading, then head to the Camel Market in Birqash. It is a really interesting way to take in the genuine Egyptian culture. Another fun spot to see daily life in Egypt is the Khan-el Khalili Bazaar. The experience here is like traveling through time, with buyers and sellers haggling over spices, tea, and perfumes. You can sit back and watch all the action in Fishawi's Tea House, a famous landmark. The Temple of Flower Essence is a great place for the ladies to go purchase perfume oils.
Outside of Cairo, Mt. Sinai is a fabulous place to visit with its rich history and palpable environment. Lesser known pyramids outside the city of Cairo are the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid at Danshur. These pyramids are especially attractive because they aren't swarming with tourists and touts. Further on, The Blue Hole in the Sinai Peninsula is a diving Mecca. It is located in the town of Dahab. The limestone sinkhole here is a major attraction for divers from around the world.
Believe it or not, there are hot-air ballooning trips available in Luxor. This is the ultimate way to take in the ancient land of the Pharaohs. The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is another stop worth seeing in this area and is one of the most elegant displays of Classical Architecture in Egypt. It is ensconced against the cliffs of the Peak of the Thebes, making for an incredible view of a lifetime and evoking feelings of reverence for the ancient characteristics of this land.
