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Highlights in Cairo include the Ibn Tulun Mosque, which dates to the ninth century, and the Citadel, a medieval fortress. Many passengers choose to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the Sphinx is nearby. Tours of these sites are offered on foot, horseback or camel.
The port city of Alexandria is set on a strip of land between the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Mareotis, and serves as the gateway to Cairo and Giza. In Alexandria, a tour of the harbor and Montaza Palace or lounging on the beach are favorite activities.
Language: Arabic Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)
| Cairo / Giza (Alexandria), Egypt Weather |
| Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| High |
65 |
68 |
73 |
82 |
89 |
93 |
93 |
92 |
90 |
85 |
75 |
67 |
| Low |
49 |
50 |
54 |
59 |
64 |
70 |
72 |
72 |
69 |
65 |
58 |
51 |
| Temperature (Celsius) |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| High |
18 |
20 |
23 |
28 |
32 |
34 |
34 |
33 |
32 |
29 |
24 |
19 |
| Low |
9 |
10 |
12 |
15 |
18 |
21 |
22 |
22 |
21 |
18 |
14 |
11 |
| Precipitation |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Inches |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
0 |
| Centimeters |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
0 |
| Humidity |
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Percent |
74 |
71 |
72 |
68 |
71 |
76 |
83 |
85 |
83 |
81 |
77 |
75 |
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