Egypt Classic Tour Packages
5 Day Tour of Cairo
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Egypt Classic Tour Packages
Private & Historical tour in Egypt
The Cairo Tower, located on Zamalek Island near the Al Ahly Club and the Egyptian Opera House, has a special place for Egyptians, and at the time of its construction, which ended in 1961 after 5 years of work, it was considered the second highest tower in the world.
It is also a tourist attraction loved by all Egyptians, Arabs, and foreigners because through it they can see the beautiful Cairo with its Nile, elegance, and beauty from a height of 187 meters.
The tower was designed by the famous engineer Noam Shebib, and it was designed in the shape of a lotus flower, and in the following lines we will tell you about 5 information that will teach you more about the tower and its history
1- The Tower is 43 meters higher than the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
2- The base of the tower is made of fine Aswan granite that was used in the construction of the pyramids.
3- You can see from the top of the tower “Hotels – TV building – Sphinx – Nile – Salah Al-Din Citadel – Al-Azhar” and other landmarks of Cairo.
4- The tower has a revolving restaurant, where you can eat while watching Cairo from all directions.
5- The cost of building the Cairo Tower at the time reached 6 million pounds, and it was renovated in 2008 for 15 million pounds.
The Tower consists of 16 floors and rests on a base of Aswan granite stones used by the ancient Egyptians in building temples and tombs, in a picture that represents a blend between originality and modernity, and the visitor can reach the top of the tower through electric elevators that take less than one minute, and the tower overlooks Cairo in a wonderful panoramic view.
The Cairo Tower (sometimes called the "Island Tower") is a tower located in the Egyptian capital Cairo, built between 1956 and 1961 from reinforced concrete in the design of the Egyptian lotus flower, designed by engineer Noam Shabib, and located in the heart of Cairo on the island of Zamalek in the Nile River
Designed and executed by the Egyptian engineer Noam Shabib
Arab tourist attractions in many Arab countries are adorned with the color green, as the "flag of monotheism" adorned the Cairo Tower, which is located in the heart of Cairo, the largest Arab city, and the Egyptian pyramids, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, are also adorned with green color
While the tower is open from morning until late at night, the "golden hour" just before sunset is the most popular. Visiting at this time allows you to see the city in daylight, witness a spectacular sunset over the Nile, and watch the city lights flicker on as night falls.
The revolving restaurant on the 14th floor maintains a smart-casual dress code. While you don't need a tuxedo, it is recommended to avoid swimwear or overly tattered athletic gear to match the upscale atmosphere of the dining area.
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