
Something's on the nose
Stephanie Clifford-Smith finds that accepting help from a stranger comes at a price.
Stephanie Clifford-Smith finds that accepting help from a stranger comes at a price.
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At the world's oldest tourist destination, Dugald Jellie steps from eternal sunshine into royal crypts and crowded souks.
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Sarah Malik heads into Cairo's markets to sample the local culture and watch the haggling.
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Exploring the Nile in downtown Cairo comes with volume control, writes Belinda Jackson.
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Nothing prepares you for the size and greatness of this captivating place. Sites such as Luxor's Karnak temple; the sand-swept tombs of the Valley of the Dead; Abu Simbel or the Great Pyramids are awe-inspiring. But you can also dine like pharaohs on the banks of the magnificent Red Sea after a day's snorkelling on the blue hole; or investigate its history in the fascinating museums of Cairo.