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To millions of Arabic speakers, Cairo - standing at the crossroads of Africa and the Middle East - is the semi-mythical capital of the Arab world. Home to over 16 million of these Arabic speakers, it is chaotic, noisy, seething with humanity and for those blessed with the virtue of patience, exhilarating.

Dating from its first foundations in 969AD, Cairo's eclectic feel of Arabic backstreets, minarets, mud brick houses, Christian churches and the pharaonic wonders of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx all blend beautifully as the make up and fabric of this city's timeless charm.

Cairo is a vast sprawl of a city, bounded on one side by the greatest desert in the world and bisected by one of the greatest rivers. Here, Africa meets Europe; the near East intersects with the classic West. Not only every culture but every era seems to be thrown together in one magnificent jumble.

Visit the traditional sites – the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Pyramids of Giza – and then venture into the desert to see the bent pyramid at Dashur, the ancient capital of Memphis and the necropolis of Sakkara.

There is no city in the world quite like Cairo. The Egyptian museum houses the treasures of Tutenkhamun among many other fabulous works of art. The Mahmoud Khalil collection of impressionist paintings and sculptures includes Manet, Monet, Seurat, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gaugin, Rodin and others. These are just two of the many museums that attract the visitor.

Wander through the old city to the Ben Ezra synagogue and the Christian quarter where the holy family lived during their three year stay in Egypt. Continue to the old Moslem Quarter with its many minaretted mosques, the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Citadel of Saladin, and the Khan Khalili Bazaar.

Day 1. Fly direct from London Heathrow to Cairo on British Airways. On arrival you will be greeted by our Soliman Travel representative who will assist you with your airport formalities and your luggage. Transfer to your hotel for either 3, 5 or 7 nights, including buffet breakfast. We have a great variety of optional excursions and tours available at extra cost.

The Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. Half day guided tour of the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, which houses the treasures of Tutenkhamun among other masterprices.

The Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara. Full day guided tour of the pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple. Continue to the quiet countryside to visit Memphis, Sakkara and the Step Pyramid.

Old City and the Egyptian Museum. Full day guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Continue to visit the old city of Cairo, the Old Coptic Christian Cairo, the Abu Serga Church, the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then drive to old Moslem Cairo, to visit the Citadel, the mohammed Ali Mosque and the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Day 3, 5 , or 7. Transfer laid on for your return to the airport.

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