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.
October to April
3-4 nights recommended
History Buffs, Culture Seekers, Photographers, First-Time Visitors
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
From street-side koshari to rooftop Nile dining.
- Koshari street food tour in Islamic Cairo
- Dinner with pyramid views at 139 Pavilion
- Felucca sunset cruise with meze
- Khan el-Khalili tea and shisha
Moments of awe among 5,000 years of history.
- First sight of the pyramids at dawn
- Grand Egyptian Museum opening hall
- Call to prayer from the Citadel at sunset
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