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Even if ancient history would usually send you into a coma, Cairo's Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and particularly the Tutankhamun exhibition shouldn't be missed. It's indisputably one of the world's great museums, and with 136,000 exhibits to see it's not the sort of place to amble through in half an hour.

You know you've always wanted one: Cairo is the cheapest place in the world to pick up a belly-dancing costume. One of the best specialist stores is Al-Wikalah on Sharia Gawhar al-Qayid.

Cairo's surprisingly clean, modern and efficient metro system is the best way to get around - and a lot safer than the city's chaotic roads. The front car of each train is reserved for women only.

One of the best places to smoke a shisha pipe is at Abou el Sid on 26h July Street in Zamalek, where you can choose from a menu of flavored tobacco -- the apple is especially good.

Baksheesh (tipping) is a key aspect of Egyptian culture. Keep a wad of small denomination notes in a separate pocket and dish them out regularly.

Egyptians are soccer-mad and Cairo is home to two of Africa's biggest clubs -- Zamalek and Al Ahly. When they play each other, the atmosphere is as intense and passionate as at any of the world's great derbies. Get hold of a ticket at any cost and be prepared for mayhem.

To find out what's going on entertainment-wise, check out the listings at http://www.cairocafe.com/

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