Cairo, a bustling metropolis, cosmopolitan city, and home to 18 million people. It is the largest city in Africa. For many Cairo is represented by the pyramids of Giza, but there are many attractions of great interest for the visitor and a stay of two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights.

Great Pyramids of Giza - a highlight of any trip to Egypt. The only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are among the world's greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors. Nearby is the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery.

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Located in the heart of Cairo, the museum was designed by a French architect in neo-classical style, and is surrounded by gardens. Inside is the world's greatest collection of Egyptian antiquities from 2700 BC to the 6th century AD, including thousands of statues, jewels and artifacts from nearly every period of ancient Egypt. Admire the amazing treasures of the young king, Tutenkhamun, including his famous mask made out of solid gold and in a perfect state of preservation. There are 12 rooms filled with treasures from King Tutenkhamun 's tomb, which was discovered in 1922 virtually untouched.

Visit Islamic Cairo where there is the beautiful and graceful Mohamed Ali Mosque and the ancient Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city. Originally built by Salah El-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders, the Citadel was modified and enlarged over the centuries by subsequent rulers and today is a complex of three mosques and four museums.

Also of interest is the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar - reputed to be the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. As you wander through the labyrinth of narrow streets you will find workshops and stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork, glassware and leather goods to perfumes, fabrics and Pharaonic curiosities. Remember to bargain hard!

Of Coptic Cairo you will find the remains of the old Fortress of Babylon, built at the time of the Romans in Egypt to protect the country from invading enemies. The walls of the fortress enclose the Church of St. Sergius, which is built on a crypt considered to be one of the resting places of the Holy Family during their flight to Egypt. The Coptic Museum displays a wonderful collection of medieval statues, bells, bone carvings, frescoes, icons and colorful textiles.