Cairo Tours & Holidays
Cairo Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
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 moving 24 hours a day ...
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 moving 24 hours a day and is full of life, atmosphere and Egyptian hospitality will ensure an enjoyable stay. Within Cairo lies five thousands years of culture, from the pyramids of the pharaohs, early Christian churches to the mosques of the Ottoman sultans.
Best experiences

Visit the local camel market
This morning drive out to the biggest camel market in Egypt, just outside the village of Birqash. Each Monday and Friday morning, camel traders come from all over Egypt and as far afield as Sudan, to sell their beasts in a hubbub of sights, sounds and smells.
Explore Old Islamic Cairo
Enjoy a guided tour of the Old Islamic District including the main Citadel - a crusader-style fortress, the 19th century Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church - the most beautiful in Egypt, and the medieval bazaar of Khan al-Khalili for some shopping.