Cairo

            


Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP/EL)            Population: 7.7 million             Price of Food: From £6.00 for a main course.

Famous For: Its own history, preserved in the fabulous medieval Islamic city and Coptic sites in Old Cairo. And one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world...’The Pyramids of Giza’ and The River Nile.

Useful Info: When in Cairo, respect the local customs by dressing appropriately, especially if you’re planning to visit churches, mosques and Islamic landmarks.

Useless Info: Out of all 53 countries on the African continent, Cairo is the largest city. It is the largest urban area in Africa and the eleventh largest in the world.

Local Eats: You can try the traditional “Taameya”, “Ful Medammes” and all types of grilled Kebab sandwiches at any snack shop around the corner.

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SUGGESTED ITINERARY

Day 1 - Depart by coach to the airport. Catch a morning flight to Cairo and arrive in time to spend time getting to know the area and enjoy a relaxing meal.

Day 2 - Firstly you will take a trip into Cairo, enjoy the buzzing and manic streets of this significant city. Then visit the awe inspiring pyramids of Giza and Colossal Sphinx. Then transfer to St Catherine’s and take a look at the monastery before enjoying dinner.

Day 3 - Early start to climb the Mountain of Moses, a fantastic day before your transfer to Dahab. 

Day 4 - Spend the day relaxing and snorkelling before your transfer back to Cairo ready for your flight home in the morning.

Day 5 - Awake for breakfast before a morning departure home.

ACCOMMODATION    

DELTA PYRAMIDS
From £35.50 Twin/Double
Enjoy priceless views of the monumental
pyramids at this top value resort in Giza.
There is a fabulous terrace where you can
enjoy a drink, a pool to cool down in and
numerous cafes and restaurants on sight
to feast. All comfortable rooms have air
con and satellite TV.

PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT including breakfast

KING TUT HOSTEL
From £12 Dorm
A cute hostel with a kitschy Egyptian
entrance, a relaxed Arabian-style breakfast
area and TV room. Staff are friendly, full
of ideas & speak English. Rooms have
heating, air-con & you can choose with or
without ensuite. Super central the Nile
and Museum are a short walk.

PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT including breakfast

INDIANA HOTEL
From £21 Dorm
The sunny rooftop terrace is this hotel’s
star attraction – relax with a shisha or
grab a coffee while you watch life in the
city below. Treat yourself in the Indiana’s
ritzy restaurants or dial for 24hr room
service. Splash in the pool or watch the
satellite TV.

PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER NIGHT including breakfast 

DAY ACTIVITIES  
   

PYRAMIDS AND SPHINX
Half day from £44
Join up with this half day tour to see some of the most incredible ancient monuments on the planet. Giza Plateau holds some of the most astonishing bits of Egyptian history and is the site of some of the only remaining 7 Wonders  of the Ancient World. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, stand gob-smacked at the Great Pyramid, and swoon over the other pyramids & temples.

SOUND & LIGHT
PERFORMANCE
From £44
Come and watch this spectacular sound and light show for a fun and forfilling insight into Egyptian history as it lights up the night sky. Located at the Giza Pyramids, this show full of lasers, lights, sound and music will show you what life through Egyptian history used to be like. 

A TASTE OF VISITS ON OFFER    
PYRAMIDS Of GIZA
The oldest of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to remain largely intact.		 MONTAZAH PALACE (ALEXANDRIA)
Originally built in 1892, the palace was in use until 1926 and was the summer home of the Egyptian Royal family.		 EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
Home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. 
THE SPHINX
The greatest monumental sculpture in the ancient world, the Sphinx is carved out of a single ridge of stone.		 MOUNTAIN Of MOSES
Holds the Chapel of the Holy Trinity on the peak of Mount Moses and the Steps of Mount Moses built by St Catherine’s Monks.		 CATACOMB ALEXANDRIA
(KOM EL SHUQQAFA)
A remarkable example of the Alexandrian blend of Greco-Roman and Egyptian styles carved into 100ft of solid rock.

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