Travel & Explore Cairo

Cairo, with the Nile at its heart, is the largest city on the African continent. An extraordinary mixture of old and new, it provides an endless variety of things to see and do – from exploring the labyrinthine Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar to investigating the fabulous displays in the Egyptian Museum, from dancing the night away in a fashionable club to watching the sunrise over the Sphinx.

With its chaotic streets and myriad cultural and historical influences, Cairo provides an enchanting destination for all. As one of the oldest habitats in the world that is home to the majority of Egypt’s population, Cairo is a city that never sleeps.

Places of interest: The Pyramids; Sphinx and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum.

For the family: The Pharaonic Village, a replica of living in ancient times on an island on the Nile and Dreamland Leisure Park are great for younger visitors.

Best buys: Shopping bargains include Pharaonic souvenirs, papyrus paintings and antiques, perfumes and spices. For shopping in a traditional souk atmosphere, the Khan-El-Khalili Bazaar is unbeatable.

Out and about: Cairo comes alive at night with Nile dinner cruises; Arabic coffee shops; folklore and oriental dance shows; and the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.

Sporting attractions: Several golf courses around Cairo; horse and camel riding at the Pyramids; and ice skating and bowling at several new shopping centers.

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