Cairo holidays

Shake those hips during a one-hour belly dancing class. Learn the art of belly dancing from an expert, listening to the pulsating rhythms, perfecting the hand movements and creating elegant movements with your waistline. Transfers from your chosen Cairo hotel are included.

From Cairo, explore Egypt's oldest capital – the royal city of Memphis – during this guided tour. Uniting the Upper and Lower Nile kingdoms, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo and visit the remains of the Temple of Ptah. A giant alabaster sphinx can be seen here, along with the limestone colossus of King Ramses II. After lunch, visit Saqqara, one of the biggest archaeological sites in Egypt. It was here, in around 2630 BC, that King Djoser built Egypt's first ever pyramid which is still standing

Don't miss the spectacular and iconic Pyramids of Giza, guarded by the towering sphinx lying close by. This private tour with your own Egyptologist includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and entrance to the mummies room. Your guide will give you a personal insight into the Pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx.

The thrilling sound and light show at the Pyramids of Giza will give you goose-bumps. As night falls, the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx are brilliantly illuminated with a wonderfully creative light show. You'll be entertained and gain a unique perspective as the Sphinx plays the role of a storyteller, narrating the history of ancient Egypt.

This Cairo tour visits the Islamic quarter of Cairo and home to the famous Citadel. Its massive ramparts never had to resist foreign attack but were frequently subjected to the cannonballs of rival factions contesting the sultan’s throne. Today its silhouette is dominated by the domes and minarets of the Turkish-style mosque of Mohammed Ali, completed in 1857. Finally stroll through Khan El Kalili bazaar where you can bargain for wares from the stalls selling handmade gifts and souvenirs

Cairo Egyptian Museum: Enjoy half a day learning about and exploring some of the most fascinating history in the world. This is one of the world’s most renowned museums, which houses relics of the pharaonic period, some of them 5,000 years old (excludes Mummies Room).

Whilst in Cairo enjoy a day visiting the famous and spectacular pyramids of Cairo and the sphinx. The Giza Pyramids: These are the houses of eternity for the pharaohs of the old kingdom of Egypt. Surely the highlight of world travel. The Sphinx with the body of a lion and the head of a man stands as a guardian of the Giza Necropolis. The Sphinx: Lying just 500 feet from the Great Pyramid, the human head of the Sphinx faces the east to witness the return of life represented by the rising sun.

Whilst in Cairo enjoy half a day visiting the famous and spectacular pyramids of Cairo and the sphinx. The Giza Pyramids: These are the houses of eternity for the pharaohs of the old kingdom of Egypt. Surely the highlight of world travel. The Sphinx with the body of a lion and the head of a man stands as a guardian of the Giza Necropolis. The Sphinx: Lying just 500 feet from the Great Pyramid, the human head of the Sphinx faces the east to witness the return of life represented by the rising sun (excludes Cheops Pyramid).

This full day Cairo tour begins with a visit to the Egyptian museum where over 100,000 Egyptian artefacts are on display and is one of the greatest collections of its kind in the world. Continue to Old Cairo and visit The Coptic Church, known as Al Muallaqa, and is believed to be the earliest known site of Christian worship in Egypt. The church was built in the 3rd century, though it has been almost entirely replaced through successive restorations. Next head for Cairo’s Islamic quarter to view the Citadel, located on a spur of limestone. This striking landmark is visible on Cairo’s eastern skyline and provides a panoramic view of the city from Moqattam Hills. Finally bargain hunters can stroll around the city’s famous Khan El Khalili bazaar with its unusual, typically oriental souvenirs and handmade crafts. Absorb the medieval atmospheres of this traditional market and should you wish to purchase any of the handmade gifts and souvenirs haggling is pretty much compulsory.