Cairo, the Triumphant City, known officially as al-Qāhirah is one of the world's largest urban areas. Located along the banks of the longest river in the world, the Nile River, Cairo is an open air museum revealing landmarks from long gone civilisations of Roman and Greek descent.  It is however the Pharaohs who have left the strongest imprint on the city with almost every Egypt Pyramid in close proximity including the Great Pyramids of Giza along with the largest statue in the world - the Great Sphinx of Giza.

See:

• Pyramids and the Great Sphinx – Obvious attractions of Cairo are the Pyramids and the Great Sphinx at Giza - an unforgettable statue which combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body.
• Memphis and Sakkara – Step back in time in Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt, and learn about how the great civilisation emerged. See Sakkara, one of the sections in Memphis, and the first pyramids of Egypt.
• Egyptian Museum – This museum is the most important repository of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Marvel at the treasures recovered from the Tomb of Tutankhamen and antiques from the various empires that ruled Egypt.
• Cairo Tower – Built in 1961, the Cairo tower stands in the middle of Cairo and is about 185 meters high. It is one of the highest buildings in downtown Cairo offering wonderful sights of the city and a revolving restaurant.

Experience:

• Nile River – Experience an unforgettable cruise down the Nile. Egyptians see the Nile as their main source of existence; it is its blood or in other words its life, since the Pharaohs.
• Opera House - This 7-storey architectural masterpiece is equipped with the most sophisticated audio-visual system and includes three large theatres, concert halls, galleries and restaurants.
• The Citadel of Cairo - One of Cairo's most popular attractions is the Citadel. Located on a spur of limestone, the Citadel houses a number of museums, ancient mosques and other scenic sites.
• Dervish Theatre & Whirling Dervish – This type of dancer performs in hotel night clubs on Nile dinner cruises and sometimes on the street. However, to watch the ultimate true whirling dervish performance, visit the Dervish Theatre in Cairo.