No other city conflates the old and the new quite like Cairo. Cairo still lives in its past- a glorious past full of pharaohs, pyramids, precious stones, and mosques. The ancient Egyptian civilization was an awe-inspiring society, and its kings and queens are the stuff of legends today. Buildings have replaced the mud huts and highways the mud tracks, but like the undying Nile, the past still flows steadily through the streets of Cairo. This is what distinguishes it from countless other world capitals, and makes a Cairo Tour Package a memorable experience.
Some of the most exotic sites of Cairo naturally revolve around the pre-Islamic and Islamic roots of the civilization. The Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Aqsunqur Mosque, the Al-Azhar Mosque, the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun are some of the most prominent mosques of Egypt while the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, and Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church add depth to the cultural beauty of the ancient city. Ancient buildings like Qalawun complex, Sabil-Kuttab of Katkhuda, Bab al-Nasr dating back centuries can also be viewed in Cairo while the many ancient palaces reflect upon the royal heritage that beautifies Cairo.
The pyramids of Egypt and the Nile river are Egypt’s most renowned attractions and Cairo is well poised to allow tourists to experience them in the best possible way. The famous Giza Pyramid Complex is located in Cairo and several other pyramids also glorify the landscape. The Nile river winds peacefully through the outskirts of the city, full of history, myths and legends. An evening spent on the banks of Nile, simply watching the sun set on the solemn river, is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Finish your stay in Cairo with a visit to the Khan Al-Khalili market where a magnificent shopping experience awaits you in the form of souvenirs, antiques, jewellery, coffeehouses and restaurants. A Cairo Tour Package filled with dreams of the past and the future, is a holiday destination you will never forget.
