Imagine waking up on a houseboat in the middle of Cairo, graced with the gorgeous view of the great Nile river. This Loft on the 2nd floor of a beautiful houseboat offers you a unique and authentic Egyptian experience. Houseboat65 is a stationary floating house situated on Zamalek island and close to Cairo’s must-see attractions. The place is built entirely out of wood with an architectural style from the 1920s and it is suited for both business and leisure travellers. The space Nominated Cairo’s most beautiful house by This Is Cairo Most unique Airbnb stay across Egypt by Cairo Scene ---------------- The surrounding: • You can easily embark on a city tour and explore Cairo’s city center. A 10-minute drive will get you to Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square, and The Egyptian Museum. Explore this area with its Italian, French and British architecture, Greek restaurants and Egyptian cafés. • On a lazy day, just cross the bridge to get to Zamalek island. It is a 2-minute drive or a 10-minute walk away from the houseboat. It is a posh neighborhood where most of the embassies, nice villas, cafés, and restaurants are located. On your way there, you will encounter many art galleries, and if you want to spice your night a little, you can have a drink on one of Zamalek’s scenic rooftops or party in the best clubs in town. • A 35-minute drive will get you outside the city to visit Egypt iconic Giza Pyramids. • If you are an artist, you can spend most of your time home, seeking inspiration from the sweeping panorama of the Nile River. • “Felucca” is a traditional Egyptian boat. Go for a little tour on the Nile and enjoy the sunset. This is a very short list of what you could do; the rest is left to your imagination. Even a year wouldn’t be enough to discover all the jewels of this ancient city. However, a few days on this houseboat can give you a good glimpse of what life is like in Cairo. ------------------- What's included? Drinking water dispenser (Nestle) All Kitchen essentials (Spices, Oil, vinegar…) A menu with a variety of homemade food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Salad, Desert) Cleaning 2 times per week for long stays and the possibility to clean clothes. Towels, bedsheets, shampoo, shower gel. 2 WIFI routers (One standard WIFI internet router and one security wireless 4G WIFI router) _____________ Rules & Check-in Please note that there will not be any other guests allowed on the houseboat than the ones mentioned in your actual Airbnb reservation. It's a place that needs a lot of care, no suited for parties and no invitations. Check-in is between 2 pm and 8 pm: please mention the time you would like to check-in we’re flexible. Hope to welcome you soon! Other things to note If you need help organizing your trip, don’t hesitate to contact us. We organize our own trips and provide a detailed guidebook sent closer to your check-in date. We can give recommendations and offer some extra activities: • A two-hour drive will get you to El Fayoum - an oasis in the middle of the desert, considered as a calm and peaceful spot in the countryside. The little town is well known for its traditional pottery, safaris in the desert or horseback riding at the lake. • If you feel like going diving and relaxing on a beach, you can go to the Red Sea. • Mountains, Sinai desert, colored canyon… and much more to discover.