Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and its most important city, and with almost 20 million inhabitants, it's also one of the world's largest cities.

Cairo = Chaos

If we had to give Cairo a nickname, it would be Chaos! Car horns blare from seemingly lawless roads, calls to prayer ring out from competing minarets, hawkers try to grab your attention from all angles... it is madness!

Add to that the scarce rain, millions of ancient vehicles and emissions from urban industry, you've also got one of the most polluted cities in the world.

So why visit, you might ask. It's exactly for this reason: to immerse yourself into the incredible hustle and bustle of one of the world's largest cities; to see modern architecture contrast with 4000-year old monuments; and to experience daily life amongst the many different people who live in the city.

Cairo's best known monuments are the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The Egyptian Museum, the pyramids of Saqqara and Memphis and the Saladin Citadel are all well worth a visit too.

English language tours

If you want to make the most of your stay in Cairo, we recommend taking a look at our complete tour of Cairo with entrance tickets.

Cairo is also the starting point for all those who want to go on an unforgettable tour of Egypt. If that's up your alley, check out these two options which are the most popular ones:

The best tour of Egypt (with Nile cruise and all-inclusive): Best of Egypt: 8-Day All-Inclusive Tour.

If you'd prefer to do the full circuit and enjoy some unforgettable days enjoying the beach at the Red Sea, this is the ideal option: Egypt 11-Day All-Inclusive Tour.