One of the largest cities in Africa for centuries, Cairo is amongst the world’s most densely populated cities. Nobody really knows how many people live in Cairo, but estimates put it between 12 and 16 million. Cairo has been the heart of Egypt for more than 1000 years and it offers a unique chance to see the medieval and the modern world come together in a mixture of mud-brick houses, towering modern office buildings, minarets and palm trees. Today this bustling city keeps on moving 24hrs a day and is full of life, atmosphere and Egyptian hospitality will ensure that your will enjoy your stay.

The Giza Pyramids are located on the edge of Cairo and are the royal burial ground for Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt. In less than 100 years the ancient Egyptians built three pyramid complexes to serve as tombs for their dead kings. Central Cairo is full of sights and no visit to Cairo would be complete without spending time wandering around the Egyptian Museum. For great city views you can climb Cairo tower, while the mighty River Nile offers nighttime cruises, and felucca sailing trips. In the Old Islamic district of Cairo you can try your hand at bartering with the locals in the Khan al Khalili market, which is an Aladdin’s cave of spices, perfumes, jewellery and souvenirs. Old Islamic Cairo alone offers over 20 historic buildings and mosques. Other highlights in this amazing city are the Hanging Church, the Al-Azhar Mosque and the 19th century Mosque of Mohammed Ali built in the Turkish Style.

Cairo encompasses monuments of many former cities, with five thousands years of culture, from the pyramids of the pharaohs, early Christian churches to the mosques of the Ottoman sultans.