Walk like an Egyptian in Cairo
Discover the ancient and new world of Egypt's capital. As soon as you land in Cairo you will be hit by the buzzing chaos that you can expect from a throbbing metropolis home to almost 20 million residents. Nowhere on earth can you experience the sheer volume of people and vehicles loudly speeding past, with an awe inspiring backdrop of colossal pyramids, with the Nile, one of the all-time greatest rivers in the world, running through providing the perfect canvas for the serene felucca boats sailing through. It doesn’t take long to get accustomed to the hectic way of life and experience the wealth of mystifying history and culture this city has to offer.
The top attraction in this city is the awesome pyramids at Giza, the last surviving wonders of the ancient world. But experiencing the bazaars in the labyrinth of the 600-year-old Khan al-Khalili will give you a flavour of a city that’s bursting with life and has a passion for haggling for absolutely anything.
For those who want to be entertained with Arab culture, every July the Cairo Opera House hosts the Arab Music Festival, giving visitors a unique opportunity to experience music from the Arab world from top instrumentalists, singers and well-established ensembles.
With a flight time of 4 hours and 40 minutes, British Airways run daily flights from London Heathrow to Cairo airport, making this city an appealing, accessible holiday destination for those looking for an unforgettable adventure.
