Situated on the
River Nile, Cairo is famous for its own history - preserved in the
fabulous medieval Islamic city and in Old Cairo - and for the ancient,
Pharaonic history of thecountry it represents. No trip to Cairo would
be complete, without a visit to the Giza Pyramids, to nearby Saqqara,
or to the Egyptian Museum in the center of town.
Cairo
offers its visitors an incredible selection of shopping leisure, culture
and attractions. Modern Cairo encompasses many former cities and their
monuments; in fact the siteof the city can be traced back to 4225
BC. But most visitors cometo experience the spectacular monuments
of ancient Egyptian culture. Cairois world renowned for being “the
jewel of the Nile”. This description is not very far from the truth,
for Cairo presents their visitors with anexperience to remember.
Cairo is a mix of people,buses, animal carts, music, fragrances and
sand whirls. At the heart ofthe city is the ever-busy Tahrir Square.
On the north side visitorscan peruse the Egyptian Museum, and south
is Old Cairo, the oldest Islamicand Christian part of the city. The
Pyramids of Giza is the only remaining monuments of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World, it is the country's most famous touristic attraction
and the icon that is most associated with Egypt. The Egyptian Museum
is the world's premier collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts.
Visitors interested in a shoppingexcursion should make sure to stroll
down to Talat Harb Street, one ofCairo’s major commercial outlets.
The Mena House features golf courses that overlook the Pyramids.Nile
cruises; snorkeling and scuba diving in the Red Sea are also available
for those wishing to leave dry land! For a thrilling afternoon besure
to stop by the Gezira Club and watch the horseracing. Another site
that will literally lift your spirits is Cairo Tower, a modern 187meter-high
tower with excellent views of the city. The Tower is providesa scenic
view of the entire city. The rooftop of the Tower showcases arevolving
restaurant.
