The most popular travel destinations in Egypt are the two major ciites: Cairo and Alexandria. Cairo is the largest megapolis in Africa and the Arabian countries, beign at the same time the Egyptian capital. It has around 7 million citizens, but their number increases to 17 million if the larger area around the city is counted as well.

You may stay in Cairo and enjoy the beauty of the legendary Nile River, as the city is located on the river’s banks. The presence of the Giza pyramids in the outskirts of Cairo (standing only 15 kilometers southwest from the city) makes is perfect place for “a tourist residence” during your stay in Egypt. The metro system of the city, which has been extended, will help you to move within the megapolis without troubles.

The Islamic Cairo is a must see destination of your travel. You may enjoy the monuments of this Islamic core of the city: the gates of the ancient town, the remains of the Citadel, as well as the famous Khan-al-Khalili. This is the world known shopping area of Cairo, which is nothing more than shops, small factories, markets and bazaars. For many tourists this is the most entertaining place in the megapolis. Being around 7 centuries old, Khan-al-Khalili is the enjoyable place where you may buy souvenirs, spices, carpets and textiles, as well as to have a cup of the traditional mint tea in one of the lots of tea shops.

If you would like you may go back in the history, visiting the Babylon Fortress in the are, called Coptic Cairo. Ages ago this area was the boundary between the Middle and Lower parts of Egypt. Nowadays you may enjoy the oldest Copt’s churches in the world, built on the walls of the Babylon Fortress. The most famous names, worth to be seen are the Hanging Church (El-Muallaqa) and the St. George’s Church (The Greek church). Many other Coptic churches form the rest of this area.

The trip to Gezira Island is another option for your plaesent stay in Cairo. The 187-meter Tower of Cairo is situated there and attract a lot of tourist, who would like to enjoy the city from a “bird eye”. The concrete TV tower is built in the 20th century, but is only 43 meters higher in comparison with the Great Pyramid. Have your lunch at the rotating restaurant on the top and in 70 minutes you will see the whole area around Cairo.