Extant time lost cities, most talked about monuments, never before shopping, mouth watering cuisines, and pulsating nightlife are just some of the treats that make luxury holidays to Cairo rather special. Take in the jaw dropping wonders like the iconic Pyramids, the Sphinx, the City of the Dead, and the grand Egyptian museum with its astonishing Tutankhamen memorabilia and mummified Pharaohs.
The magnificence of the Hanging Church and museum like areas of Islamic Cairo, Coptic quarter, and Old Cairo have to be seen to be believed. This destination allows you to walk through Memphis, the world's first Royal City. To take in a sweeping view of the city, climb one of the towering minarets of the Mosque of el-Muayyad.
Climate & Best Time to VisitHolidays to Cairo during summer (May to August) usually remain less sought after due to harsh weather despite great discounts on all luxury Cairo holidays deals.
Winter months (November to March) are generally regarded as the best time to visit Egypt and features pleasant and highly favourable climate for sightseeing excursions. Naturally, the period happens to be the peak tourist in this Egyptian capital city. While extravagant vacationers with luxury Egypt deals need not fret much, budget vacationers who plan on affordable holidays to Cairo would do well to book airline tickets and hotel accommodation much in advance.
CultureCustoms and culture remain Cairo's biggest attractions for tourists on luxury holidays to Egypt. The city's rich cultural mosaic is best portrayed through majestic mosques, interesting museums galleries, and also through music and dance performances of the locals that one can enjoy on their luxury holidays to Egypt. The culture of Cairo is referred by many as the most colourful of all the African cities!
Eating OutLuxury Cairo holidays can not be completed without savouring the delectable Cairo cuisines served the city's famous restaurants such as Khan el-Khalili and Andrea. Be it loaded vacationers on luxury Egypt deals or those on a budget, Cairo's lip-smacking local and international cuisines leave visitors asking for more. Cairo may not be home to many glitzy restaurants but it is the place to enjoy the true flavours of the Middle East.
Visa RequirementsIndividuals with British passport normally need a visa to travel to Cairo (Egypt). For detailed and updated information on visa, travellers can visit FCO's website.
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