Travel Guide to Fortress of Babylon

Getting There

• Car

  If you're traveling by car, start your journey from any city in the Nile Delta and head towards Cairo. Use the A1 highway, which connects the major cities in the Delta with Cairo. Once in Cairo, follow signs for 'Old Cairo' or 'Masr Al Qadima'. As you approach the area, use a GPS or a map app to navigate to the specific coordinates: 30.0056862, 31.2299174. The Fortress of Babylon is located in Kom Ghorab, near Mar Girgis. Parking is available in the vicinity, but be mindful of local parking regulations which may incur a fee.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  To reach the Fortress of Babylon by bus, find a bus station in your city in the Nile Delta that offers routes to Cairo. Once in Cairo, look for a bus heading to Old Cairo or Masr Al Qadima. Get off at the nearest stop to Mar Girgis. From there, you may need to walk approximately 10-15 minutes to reach the fortress. Be sure to check the bus schedules as they can vary. A bus ticket from the Delta to Cairo typically costs around 20-30 EGP.

• Public Transportation - Metro

  If you prefer using the metro, take a bus or taxi from your location in the Nile Delta to reach one of Cairo's main metro stations, such as Sadat or Cairo University. From there, take Metro Line 1 (the red line) towards Helwan and get off at Mar Girgis Station. Upon exiting the station, follow the signs to the Fortress of Babylon, which is about a 10-minute walk away. The metro ticket costs approximately 10 EGP.

• Taxi or Ride-sharing

  For a more direct route, consider using a taxi or a ride-sharing service like Uber or Careem. Simply input 'Fortress of Babylon' or the coordinates (30.0056862, 31.2299174) into the app. This option is convenient and will take you directly to the fortress without the need for additional navigation. Expect to pay around 100-150 EGP from central Cairo, depending on traffic conditions.