Cairo
Cairo is a must on any tour of Egypt, if one is to properly understand the country as the Egyptian capital is home to 20% of the population.
The pyramids at Giza and nearby Saqqara are of course a highlight of any tour of Egypt and reasons in themselves to make a stop in Cairo.
Islamic city is home to some of the finest architecture in the Islamic world and the Egyptian Museum showcases some of the most magnificent finds from antiquity.
The bazaars and souqs will certainly stimulate the senses and there are a handful of wonderful boutique hotels in Cairo which make excellent bases from which to discover Africa's largest city.
Discover Cairo
Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Luxury boutique hotel in a quiet location in Maadi. Step back into a more elegant era.
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Right by the Pyramids
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Talisman Hotel Cairo
Luxury boutique hotel in a quiet location in Maadi. Step back into a more elegant era.
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Value Boutique Hotel
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Villa Belle Epoque
Luxury boutique hotel in a quiet location in Maadi. Step back into a more elegant era.
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Luxury Boutique Hotel
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Marriott Mena House Hotel
Luxury boutique hotel in a quiet location in Maadi. Step back into a more elegant era.
Luxury Resort in Giza
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Four Seasons First Residence
Luxury and elegance in Cairo - great location by the Nile near the pyramids.
Cairo in Style
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Egypt Cruise Explorer
Enjoy a 7-night Nile Cruise from Luxor on the MS Hamees with 3 nights in Cairo.
MS Hamees Cruise
Cairo & 7 night Cruise
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Jordan & Cairo
See the best of Jordan on a week long journey from the lowest point on earth, via Petra and Wadi Rum to Aqaba.
Cairo, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba
Best of Jordan & Egypt
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Islamic Cairo
Old Cairo is a reliquary for some of the finest architectural achievements in the Islamic world. On this half-day Cairo tour, visit Old Cairo and see the 3 finest mosques from this period, along with the Gayer Anderson Museum.
You will be collected from your hotel for a visit to Old Cairo area to visit the famous Mosques of Sultan Hassan, Ibn Toulon & Refae, located at the footsteps of the citadel.
The guide will show you around the 3 mosques - taking around 1.5 hours. Afterwards explore Gayer Anderson museum for an hour with some time for free strolling around the area.
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Full Day Pyramids
Enjoy a spectacular full day excursion to the Pyramids at Giza, inlcluding the Sphinx, the three Pyramids, the ancient capital at Memphis and the stepped pyramids at Sakkara and a local bazaar.
You will be collected from your hotel by the guide for this full day tour which included 2 hours around the 3 great pyramids, including a panoramic viewpoint.
Visit a local bazaar and have a stop for lunch around 1 pm if you wish before heading to Memphis - the ancient capital of Egypt- and Sakkara with the stepped Pyramids. Spend about two hours here before returning to your hotel.
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Cairo Museum & Coptic Cairo
Visit the Egyptian Museum, one of the finest in the world and home to the mask of King Tutankhamun amongst other invaluable items from antiquity. Afterwards visit the Coptic area of Cairo and visit the hanging church, a Roman Fort and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
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From £80pp