Madame Lucie is part of a generation of Armenian entrepreneurs who shaped much of downtown Cairo's commercial life in the mid-20th century. She and her enduring salon are among just a handful of ...

The Pyramids of Giza sit about 11 miles southwest of downtown Cairo on the Giza Plateau and are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public transportation is not available within walking distance ...

The Great Sphinx sits on the Giza Plateau (about 12 miles southwest of downtown Cairo), where you'll find the Pyramids of Giza and several tombs. Other archeological sites like Saqqara and Memphis ...