Sahara Desert Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Sahara Desert

Cairo showing tropical scenes

Downtown Cairo

3.5/5(33 area reviews)

The interesting museums and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Downtown Cairo. A stop by Talaat Harb Street or Midan Talaat Harb might round out your trip.

Downtown Cairo
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Zamalek

5/5(2 area reviews)

Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers enjoy about Zamalek. Check out Zamalek Art Gallery or Museum of Islamic Ceramics while you're exploring the area.

Zamalek
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Heliopolis

4/5(10 area reviews)

Heliopolis is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Baron Empain Palace and Tivoli Dome while in the area.

Heliopolis
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Al Haram

4.5/5(16 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Al Haram
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Nasr City

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the parks and casinos in Nasr City. You might want to make time for a stop at City Center Shopping Mall or City Stars.

Nasr City
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Nile River Luxor

5/5(1 area review)

Nile River Luxor is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Nile, a top place to visit in the area.

Nile River Luxor
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
5 out of 5
Cairo Airport , Terminal 3, Cairo
The price is AU$256 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Great stay and highly recommend for a stopover"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2025

Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Giza Pyramids View Inn
Giza Pyramids View Inn
3 out of 5
11 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi, Al Haram, Giza, Giza Governorate
The price is AU$67 per night from 17 Apr to 18 Apr
AU$67
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Giza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (385 reviews)
"Great location. Staff I very friendly. The rooftop has an amazing view of the pyramids. Walkable to shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Giza Pyramids View Inn
Marriott Mena House Cairo
Marriott Mena House Cairo
5 out of 5
6 Pyramids Road, Giza
The price is AU$836 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$836
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 19 Mar. 2025

Marriott Mena House Cairo
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Prime Residence Heliopolis
Prime Residence Heliopolis
3.5 out of 5
Thawra Street, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions City Stars and Khan el-Khalili ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Great location, clean property. Would have given them 5 stars if the windows were better sound proof as the street is very noisy"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Prime Residence Heliopolis
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
3.5 out of 5
17 Rafik Salah Al Din, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly apartment in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (90 reviews)
"Everyone was incredibly kind, and the room was spotless with plenty of space. I hadn’t been able to sleep more than three hours a night for the past two weeks where I was before coming here, but something about the energy and atmosphere here was just right—I finally slept a full 10 hours. I would ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Parkside Boutique Furnished Apartments
Prime Residence New Cairo
Prime Residence New Cairo
4 out of 5
New Cairo 1, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in New Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Point 90 Mall and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (55 reviews)
"Great customer service.. very clean The only problem with the place too far from downtown."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2025

Prime Residence New Cairo
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Popular places to visit

Giza Pyramid Complex

Giza Pyramid Complex

4.5/5(24 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site such as Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Giza Pyramid Complex
Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Grand Egyptian Museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Grand Egyptian Museum
Pyramid of Khufu

Pyramid of Khufu

4.5/5(21 reviews)

Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Pyramid of Khufu
Egyptian Museum

Egyptian Museum

4.5/5(25 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Egyptian Museum
Cairo featuring tropical scenes

Tahrir Square

3.5/5(15 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Tahrir Square

Activities

Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City

Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City

AU$119
per adult
Antigua Guatemala , Full-Day Shared Tour from Guatemala City
Half-Day Guatemala City Tour

Half-Day Guatemala City Tour

AU$95
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Half-Day Guatemala City Tour
From Lanquin: Semuc Champey Park and Kanba Cave Guided Tour

From Lanquin: Semuc Champey Park and Kanba Cave Guided Tour

AU$55
per adult
From Lanquin: Semuc Champey Park and Kanba Cave Guided Tour
Tikal National Park

Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch

AU$710
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch
Full Day Trip in Chichicastenango

Full Day Trip in Chichicastenango

AU$98
per adult
Full Day Trip in Chichicastenango
Temple 22. The Milky Way.

Tour a Copán Honduras Overnight. from Guatemala or Antigua.

AU$443
per adult
Tour a Copán Honduras Overnight. from Guatemala or Antigua.
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