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On the banks of the Nile and in distant view of the Pyramids lies the sprawling, hot and buzzing metropolis of Cairo. This is a city where time appears to have both stopped and moved on: shiny new cars overtake donkey-drawn carts, office blocks tower over mud-brick homes, glitzy shops compete with colourful bazaars, and crisp suits hang next to ragged tunics. It's noisy and it's crowded, but it's also fascinating and alive. With over 16 million Egyptians, Africans, Arabs and other cultures populating the bustling streets and cool temples, Cairo is also a city of festivals, ranging from the traditional and religious to the more glossy Arabic Music and International Film festivals later in the year. When you come to think of it, though, the city itself is really one big show and it's just waiting to be watched, enjoyed and experienced.
Visitors will be amazed by more than just the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza -
they will enjoy haggling in the markets of Islamic Cairo, wandering
through the churches of Coptic Cairo, and just gazing onto the Nile,
a river that supports an entire nation. In Cairo an excellent transport
system exists which includes buses, trams, metro, underground and
taxi. However, using public transportation requires patience and
tolerance as well, and there are no strict timetables for them.
We, therefore, recommend travelling by taxi. The price is reasonable
and you save time.
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