Semiramis Cairo

... surprisingly unafraid but instead wanting to soak into every minute of this fascinating country. We got into the much anticipated Semiramis Intercontinental beside the Nile River. Again , more uniformed soldiers around the hotel and all the luggages had ...

... one I had not seen when here 24 years ago. Coptic Cairo is like a tiny island retreat from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. Tranquil, peaceful, and again, very few tourists. Shops and restaurants are closed. Not enough visitors. But no one hassles you, and ...

... well ask what a House Hotel is. On the third floor of an older building at the back of the magnificent and expensive Semiramis Intercontinental, the Garden City House Hotel can be reached by an equally aged elevator, which was working all of the time we ...

... on.  So yesterday morning I checked out of my room at the Marriott airport and took a cab to the InterContinental in downtown Cairo.  Checked in and went up to my room on the 14th floor.  It’s slightly old and musty -- though ...

... package from Al Mousin Travel in Riyadh (there's a plug for you, Brian!). We decided against doing the fancy hotels (Semiramis Intercontinental, for instance) and the deluxe cruise (Sonata Sun Cruises) in favour of a mid-level hotel and cruise, namely ...

... have a small Christmas day celebration. We have our port-a-tree. TT got to open a couple gifts (we travelled very light this year). Had a nice little dinner at our hotel. And Mommy and Daddy shared some Baileys, bought at the Cairo airport.     ...

So the flight left a little to be desired. This segment only gets a C+. Too few washrooms, mediocre service, no movies. Reminds me a little of the Air France flight from Paris to New Delhi, but with nicer flight attendants and a slightly newer plane. ...

It was a busy night at Tahrir Square. Despite having a Nile view (lovely!), Ivan could hear the crowds there for most of the night. I was asleep... We opted for an easy first day. Mornings are difficult. It feels like you are getting up in the ...

... to take us there. Egyptians have their vehicles and bags searched regularly. Security was also very intense at the Semiramis hotel in Cairo. Sniffer dogs checked trunks, X-ray machines barred entry to the hotel, and security guides poked through hand and ...

... arrive in Cairo at 2:30pm; meet up with group of fellow travellplanner colleagues and |AHI reps and transfer to our hotel, the Semiramis Intercontinental; dress pretty for dinner at The Grill (I pre-ordered sea bass, yum!) April 17th - travel to Giza and ...