Destination introduction
The capital of Egypt and known as the ‘City of a Thousand Minarets’, Cairo is famous for the Pyramids, the Sphinx of Giza and the myriad of ancient treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
A vibrant, bustling city with excellent bars, restaurants and shopping and ideal for a cultural city break or combined with a Nile cruise or one of Egypt's Red Sea beaches.
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Holiday to Cairo highlights
• Old Cairo or Al-Fustat was founded in AD 648 near other Egyptian cities and villages, including the old Egyptian capital Memphis, Heliopolis, Giza and the Byzantine fortress of Babylon-in-Egypt.
• Today, Cairo attracts visitors to the spectacular sights on the Giza plateau, the sights at Memphis, Fayhoum, Sakara and some of the oases in the surrounding desert including Siwa and Baharaiya.
• Despite the mass of traffic reminders of the country’s ancient civilisations are visible throughout the city.
• An incredible amount of bars and restaurants create a very cosmopolitan atmosphere making Cairo holidays great for a long weekend away.
Cairo Honeymoons
All of our Cairo hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Egypt.
Cairo Multi-Centre holidays
Combining the capital of Egypt with some of its other resorts can create a multi-centre dream holiday. Try combining Cairo with one of the Red Sea resorts such as Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh for a perfect city and beach stay. Or try a stay in Petra in Jordan, home the 2000 year old Treasury after a couple of days exploring Cairo. Don’t forget that you can tailor make your own dream itinerary by simply:
• Browsing our online portfolio, or request a copy of our fantastic Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia brochure.
• Calling our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 who will help guide you through your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.
• Submit an online quote request form
Cairo Information
For further information, inspiration and holiday ideas:
• Our comprehensive list of Cairo facts and information.
• Want to know where to eat in Cairo outside of your hotel? View our i-travel guide to dining in Cairo
Shopping
• The main bazaar area in Cairo is called Khan el Khalili, where you can bargain for items such as copperware, mother of pearl, wood, jewellery, perfumes and spices.
• For more European shopping there is the Talat Harb Square, where you’ll find boutiques selling shoes and handbags. Great quality Egyptian cloth is also sold here. Prices are fixed, so no bartering.
Excursions
Kuoni offers pre-bookable excursions to the pyramids and the museum. For those who want to explore further, there’s an array of temples and churches around Cairo.