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Cairo

Mother of the World

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Cairo is overwhelming in the best sense: the pyramids of Giza stand at the city's edge, the Grand Egyptian Museum houses the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities ever assembled, and the medieval Islamic quarter remains a living city within a city. The Nile divides old and new Cairo, and the energy of 22 million inhabitants creates a soundtrack unlike anywhere else.

We also arrange the Four Seasons at Nile Plaza, and days at the Sphinx, Saqqara's step pyramid, and Coptic Cairo.

Ideal for

History Buffs · Culture Seekers · Photographers · First-Time Visitors

Cairo, Mother of the World
Plate ICairo. Courtesy of InterContinental Cairo Citystars, IHG Hotels & Resorts
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The Stay

Grand hotels with pyramid views and Nile frontage.

Marriott Mena House

A historic hunting lodge with direct Giza pyramid views from the garden.

  • Pyramid views
  • Historic property
  • Garden setting

The St. Regis Cairo

Contemporary luxury on the Nile Corniche.

  • Nile views
  • J&G Steakhouse
  • Iridium Spa

Four Seasons at the First Residence

Garden City elegance on the Nile.

  • Nile-front
  • Zitouni restaurant
  • Central location
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The Palate

From street-side koshari to rooftop Nile dining.

  • 01Koshari street food tour in Islamic Cairo
  • 02Dinner with pyramid views at 139 Pavilion
  • 03Felucca sunset cruise with meze
  • 04Khan el-Khalili tea and shisha
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The Stillness

Moments of awe among 5,000 years of history.

  • 01First sight of the pyramids at dawn
  • 02Grand Egyptian Museum opening hall
  • 03Call to prayer from the Citadel at sunset
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