Charming Cairo is an exotic mixture and a fascinating clash between ancient and modern, East and West. You will be introduced to the ancient city’s necropolises of Memphis where the famous pyramids and The Sphinx are located, on the southwestern edge of the city, and the obelisk in the northeast represents the site of Heliopolis, where Plato once studied. In Cairo you will be able to travel through different times and civilizations; modern landmarks of European-style, high-rise hotels and apartment buildings overlook the River Nile as well as a semi-walled medieval city with more than 400 recorded historical monuments. In addition to these antipodes, there are other architectural monuments dating back to the Roman, Arab and Ottoman eras.

If you are a shopping lover, so Bazar Souk Khan El-Khalili is a fabulous unmissable experience for you, particularly as it has remained unchanged since the fourteenth century. Also, you will find a modern air-conditioned shopping centre there, selling the latest fashions. Typical local purchases include spices, perfumes, gold, silver, rugs and so many more.

The hectic and bustling streets of Cairo are full of foods. It is easy to find an assortment of small cafes and food carts that serves mouth-watering meals which is a must try at least once in life. For instance, Koshari, Tameya (Falafel), Ful Medames,  as well as the street sweets which includes Basbousa, Konafah and so many more.