Cairo hoilday sites offer the most exotic and historically important holiday experiences in the world. One of the greatest civilzations known to mankind sprang up around the banks of the mighty Nile River and visiting the sites around Cairo offers you a glimpse of it as well as the buzz of the city, which blends old and new with style and grace.

The first thing that comes to mind when someone talks about Cairo? The Pyramids of course. Grand stone structures built thousands of years ago in the desert just outside the city to serve as burial chambers for the nobility of the time. They were preserved remarkably well by the dry desert air, and is a must-see if you visit Cairo.

Equally well know is the Museum of Antiquities near the city center. What you will find between these stone walls includes the treasures of Tutankhamen, and a vast assortment of monuments, works of art and mummies that will keep you occupied for hours, if not days.

The true spirit of Cairo lies in its people, in its markets, in the narrow lanes where life goes on as it has done for centuries. Probably the most famous of the markets is the souk (market) of Khan-el-Khalili. This exciting mix of stalls and people, with the smell of perfume and spices forever lingering in the air, can suck you in, so you never want to leave again. You will not be alone – you might well meet up with another wander who got lost in there 600 years ago.

If you would like to see how large Cairo really is, a trip to the top of the Cairo Tower is worthwhile. You will have view on all sides to where the city meets the desert in the distance, and the pyramids are outlined against the afternoon sun,

This can be like a breath of fresh air for those that are used to going from morning till night with no break. So sit down at a local cafe, have a cup of coffee and watch life as it happens in front of your eyes.

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