City Breaks & Travel Deals To Cairo, Egypt
Cairo is home to Africa's most visited tourist site - the pyramids at Giza. However, the capital of this ancient kingdom is so much more than these famous symbols of antiquity. The bustling and sometimes frustrating metropolis is full of as many contradictions as it is sights. A city break in Cairo will likely leave tourists exhausted, as there is so much to see, and it is the perfect bolt on to a week spent on one of the great Red Sea resorts such as Sharm El Sheikh. Cairo is a clash of ancient and modern, as well as the east and the west. It is the city where European style buildings, western shops, and fast food outlets face beautiful mosques. Visitors can find a nightclub serving all the drink they want or walk around the ancient souk of Khan el Khalili surrounded by women in traditional head coverings. Yes, Cairo can be anything its guests want it to be!
Most of the main sights travelers should visit during city breaks in Cairo are well known to many - aside from the pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza (a hugely touristy and cheesy experience) there is the brilliant National Museum housing some of the world's most valuable ancient treasures (including Tutankhamen) and the Papyrus Museum. Midan Tahrir, the city's large central square, is famous for the recent uprising and is worth a look, as is the Gizo Zoo. Those who want to see an older side to Cairo need look no further than the historic Islamic center, with the wonderful Khan el Khalili bazaar and its many mosques. Coptic Cairo is also an interesting place to spend a few hours. Finally, several hours of shopping in the boutiques of Dokki, Mohandeseen and Zamalek are well worth the time.
Planning a city break in Cairo can be done with ease since accommodation in this huge metropolis is easy to find, and there are plenty of options to suit all vacation budgets and tastes. At the top of the scale, Cairo boasts some fabulous 5-star hotels dotted throughout the city. There is the trendy Zamalek area for top accommodation such as the Cairo Marriott Hotel. There are plenty of luxury options along the Nile as well, including the Kempinski Nile Hotel and the Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah. Those on a more modest budget can try the many 3-star hotels on offer in the capital, such as the well located Nile Season Hotel, the Pearl Hotel or the Odeon Palace. Finally, tourists who are on their last pennies have no reason to worry - there are loads of really cheap places to stay while vacation in Cairo. These include plenty of decent 2-star hotels such as the Talisman or the Hotel Arabia, or the well located Atlas Hotel Downtown Cairo.
During the break in Cairo, voyagers are advised to book a guided tour of the "City of the Dead". This interesting section of Cairo is a result of its huge population and housing shortage that sees thousands of people living in the graves and tombs of the departed. The area is now established as a residential zone, and houses have their own addresses and sanitation! It is a very interesting take on this huge city, and a little spooky as well. Then, travelers are invited to spend some time wandering around the Al Azahar Mosque, which is also the oldest university on Earth, before heading up the Cairo Tower for some great views over the town. Great moments are offered by a boat cruise down the Nile River either during the day for some sightseeing and a spot of lunch or a romantic cruise by night. Finally, its guests can party the night away in trendy Zamalek with its cool bars and clubs, where they can see Saudi and Emirati women shake off their veils for a good time.
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