Cairo Holidays

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Egypt - Cairo Holidays Travel Guide

Cairo holidays are steeped in ancient history and culture, set in a large bustling city, the largest in Egypt. Use our Cairo Holidays Travel Guide below to help you plan your Cairo holiday and to find popular Cairo hotels.

About Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Famous for its ancient monuments and wealth of Egyptian history, Cairo offers a multitude of opportunities to explore and be amazed by the Egyptian world both historically and now. Home to the world famous Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, holidays to Cairo are filled with wonder.

Holidays to Cairo

Although many holiday makers go to Cairo to experience the ancient history and amazing sightseeing, it is also a busy city, with plenty of activities to see and do. There are lots of cafes, restaurants, ancient districts, and shopping facilities with huge bazaars such as Kahn El-Khalili offering everything you can imagine.

The River Nile also draws tourists in with the opportunity of cruises along its banks, with numerous ancient sites and temples to stop off at along the way. Cairo itself is an intense, busy city and is best suited to tourists looking for an active holiday as opposed to a sunbathing one.

Cairo Climate

The city can be blisteringly hot in the summer and holidaymakers are well advised to avoid the summer sun here when temperatures can reach an average high of 35°C with records highs of 43°C being reached at times. During the months of September to April, Cairo is cooler, although still hot, and average highs of 17°C are normal in January. Dust storms from the Sirocco winds from the Sahara can affect the city during April.

Cairo Holidays - When to Visit

The best time to visit Cairo is between November and March, to avoid the high temperatures of the summer season. Dust storms can occur from late March onwards and usually reach their peak during April so you may want to avoid the city at that time. Ramadan (the Islamic month of fasting) is usually from September to October (mid month) and some of the tourist sites, museums and shops close or are open for limited hours during this time also. Temperatures between November to March will still be hot but bearable. Inside the hotels you may need a light jumper as the buildings in Cairo are designed to keep the heat out.

Popular Hotels in Cairo Egypt

Flights to Cairo

Most flights from the UK to Cairo arrive at Cairo International Airport which is a large and growing airport, servicing many international flights daily. Direct flights are available from many UK airports, just ask your holiday holiday travel agent when booking.

Cairo Nightlife

Cairo's nightlife is typical of a large busy city and is full of places to eat, drink and dance into the early hours of the morning.

Main Attractions - Things to do in Cairo

Cairo is world famous for its ancient monuments and is steeped in history wherever you go. It is here that you will find the famous Giza Pyramids guarded by the Sphinx and the Saqqara (step pyramid), the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo (Masr Al-Qadima), the Khan Al Khalili Bazaar, City of the Dead and much more. The Giza Pyramids are one of the Seven Wonders of the World and draw in millions of tourists every year. There are three main pyramids to see, and in front of them the magnificent Sphinx a cat-like sculpture carved from a single piece of stone. There is a famous sound and light show held here every night which gives vital knowledge about the Pyramids and their history. Visiting these wondeful structures gives an awe-inspiring insight into Egypt's old kingdom and are the main reason so many holidaymakers visit Cairo for a holiday. Many of the archeological finds from here and Luxor are held in the Egyptian museum including sarcophagi, mummies, objects from Tutankhamen's tomb and various other ancient relics. As Cairo is situated along the banks of the River Nile, Nile cruises are also popular either for a whole holiday or as a mini cruise along the river perhaps on a traditional Felucca which can be rented by the hour. Excursions can be built into your Cairo holiday to maximise the experience whilst you are there.

Cheap Holidays to Cairo

Cairo is a much loved destination for holidaymakers seeking adventure and activity, whilst experiencing some of the most amazing sights in the world. Cairo is dusty, busy, chaotic but also beautiful and full of amazing things to do and see.

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