Travel, Leisure and Recreation

Cairo hoilday sites offer the most exotic and historically important holiday experiences in the world. One of the greatest civilzations known to mankind sprang up around the banks of the mighty Nile River and visiting the sites around Cairo offers you a glimpse of it as well as the buzz of the city, which blends old and new with style and grace.

The first thing that comes to mind when someone talks about Cairo? The Pyramids of course. Grand stone structures built thousands of years ago in the desert just outside the city to serve as burial chambers for the nobility of the time. They were preserved remarkably well by the dry desert air, and is a must-see if you visit Cairo.

You should spend at least a day exploring the Heliopolis district. This is a great neighborhood where you can truly experience Egyptian culture. This district contains the veer popular Baghdad Street and you can easily spend a day weaving among the many streets, tasting the Egyptian cuisine and shopping.

High above the city the Cairo Citadel has stood guard since the 12th century. When you visit this impressive fortress you can wander through historic nooks and crannies as well as glimpsing the city below. Right by Cairo’s old northern gates is the beautiful Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. This is one of Egypt’s most important mosques and the area around it is a fascinating place to stroll.

When you think of Egypt you inevitably think of the Nile River. This impressive waterway has been the nectar that has nourished Egypt since civilization began here on its banks. Taking a cruise out onto the river is an interesting way to see the city.

This can be like a breath of fresh air for those that are used to going from morning till night with no break. So sit down at a local cafe, have a cup of coffee and watch life as it happens in front of your eyes.

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