Cairo Holiday
Cairo is the vibrant, chaotic capital of Egypt. The past and present meet here in the most unexpected ways: video cameras buzz around the Pyramids and the Sphinx, while waiters serve icy cocktails in lavish hotel bars opposite the ceaseless course of the River Nile, and honking car horns almost drown out the call of the muezzin from the towers of Mohammed Ali Mosque. The museums are among the most fascinating in the world, and the city's finest restaurants serve tasty foods with overtones of the east. Available with a combination of a Nile Cruise and a Luxor/Red Sea hotel.
Cairo is the largest city in Africa with almost 9 million people inhabiting its sprawling architecture. There are many different districts, each with their own feel - Tahrir Square is home to the city's cosmopolitan business district; the Islamic quarter with its Citadel and fascinating bazaar can be discovered to the east, and the district of Heliopolis, which was originally designed as a garden suburb, offers a quiet and pleasant alternative to the frenetic nature of Cairo's centre. For a bird's-eye view of the whole city, take a trip up the 590-ft-high Cairo Tower - the panorama will thrill your soul.
Beaches
Being inland Cairo has no beaches, however this fascinating city with its breathtaking sights will leave you no time to bask in the sun!
Shopping
Cairo is awash with opportunities to spend money. From mini pyramids to carpets to designer goods, this city can provide all. Take a visit to the largest bazaar in Egypt, Khan El Khalil, to find an authentic Egyptian gift to take home.
Nightlife
Cairo has a wide selection of ways to while away your evenings. Western style clubs vie with local nightspots for your attention. Try visiting a belly dance for some entertainment that will really give you something to write home about. Please note: Most bars and nightclubs are within the hotels.
Local Specialities
As you'd expect in any large cosmopolitan city, Cairo offers a diverse array of eating opportunities. You can stick to western food of all sorts from fast food to gourmet or try some local cuisine in one of the many reasonably priced Egyptian restaurants.