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Cairo
abounds with places to see and things to do
A
modern busy metropolis and one of the largest cities in Africa,
Cairo is home to more than 16 million people. Overseen by the
pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, the area we now call
Cairo has been a major city since the time of the pharaohs, with
each segment retaining much of its history and culture. Any visit
to Cairo has to take in the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir square, home
to the treasures of Tutankhamun and much more. Later, enjoy an
evening visit to the Khan El Khalili market, full of color and
bustle and where replicas of ancient treasures have been made and
sold for as long as travelers have been visiting this great city.
Perhaps the following day, an expedition to see the worlds first
pyramid at Saqqara, still standing on the desert escarpment or go
exploring some of the mosques and churches in the Coptic area.
After all this, it is easy to see why Cairo is regarded as one the
world's greatest cities and richly deserves the praise of
travelers since the beginning of time.
The
Pyramids of Giza - few monuments throughout the world are as
instantly recognizable or as well known. Built at the beginning of
Egyptian history, the pyramids still stand, high on the Giza
plateau overlooking Cairo. Close by is the sphinx, enigmatic
survivor of harsh desert winds, sandstorms and Napoleon's troops,
who used the head for target practice. No trip to Egypt would be
complete without at least one visit to these monuments.
Below is a list of our Cairo city tours. To view
itinerary details for a tour, including the price, click on the tour
of your choice. |
