Holidays to Cairo
Cairo, the capital city of Egypt, has always been a favourite destination amongst holiday makers worldwide. Home to the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Cheops and Menkaure, the city of Cairo has fascinated tourists from time immemorial. Its most defining landmarks namely the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx withhold within themselves an incredible charm that have endeared them to tourists for ages. The light and sound show that occurs every evening along the precincts of the Great Sphinx will surely be an enlightening experience as it offers exclusive insights into Egyptian history and culture.
As one begins to tour Cairo, what stands out is its location along the River Nile that greatly magnifies its appeal. No wonder innumerable tourists book cheap holiday packages to Cairo to experience the thrill of cruising along the River Nile on board a wooden sailboat or felucca. River cruises not only give tourists a get a chance to capture the beauty of the setting sun but also treat them to some exciting belly dancing performances complimented with some excellent food and wines on board.
Most online travel agents nowadays offer Cairo Holidays packages with deep discounts on airfares, hotel rooms and car rentals that help tourists garner the maximum value out of their travel spends. These economical holiday packages include sightseeing tours that take tourists to a tour of the city’s important landmarks like the Hanging Church at Coptic Cairo, Step Pyramids of Zoser, Egyptian Museum housing the Tutankhamen Galleries, Garden City and the Khan-al-Khalili market where one can shop for some souvenirs and mementoes. The Khan Misr Touloun, Wekalet al-Balah & Mohammed Ali Street markets are well worth a visit as they offer some exciting deals and bargains on all items of necessary use.
Cairo’s still retains its rich architectural heritage that is visible in its exquisitely designed mosques that include Ibn Tulun Mosque, El-Aqmar Mosque, El-Hakim Mosque, El-Mardani Mosque and El-Rifai Mosques. The An- Nasir Mohammed Mosque & the Barquqiya mosques stand even today as classic examples of Egyptian architecture and continue to impress visitors with their architectural splendour. Being the cultural capital of Egypt, Cairo is just perfect for culture buffs as it has some interesting places like the National Culture Centre, State Theatre and the Cultural Palace that host opera, ballet and folk performances and offer unique glimpses into Cairo’s cultural heritage.
Cairo, may be an old city but that doesn’t mean it has nothing in store for GenX. The city boasts of a psychedelic nightlife that is best visible in its bars, casinos, nightclubs and discotheques that come alive after sunset. Cairo’s mesmerizing appeal is hard to resist for any round –the-world traveller. To ensure that you get the best deal, it is advisable that you compare the deals being offered by competing brands to arrive an informed decision that gives you the best combination of economy, convenience and cost.
If Cairo happens to be your preferred holiday destination then we suggest you check out a few online portals that offer cheap holidays for Cairo and book a package during the peak season from October to May which is the best time to explore this enchanting city in all its glory.
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