Easter in Cairo

2022

Cairo, nicknamed “the mother of all cities” by Egyptians

 

 

 

The Pyramids of Giza

There’s no other city in the world where modern architecture is topped by such a magnificent 4,000-year-old complex of royal pyramids, temples and causeways. Any trip to the Egyptian capital must start with these majestic creations. They go from Menakaure, the smallest pyramid, through to Pyramid of Khafre, the second largest, to the Great Pyramid of Giza, commissioned by the pharaoh Khufu.

The Sphinx

The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

In the centre of Cairo, just outside Tahrir Square, is the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities – one of the many museums in the city exploring the glorious past of Egypt. A must-see while in town, the museum houses a collection of more than 120,000 Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Take time to browse the museum chambers, dedicated to some of the most prosperous Egyptian dynasties, and to discover what life was like during the reign of the pharaohs.

Old Cairo

The Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary

The Coptic Museum

The charm of Cairo derives greatly from its mishmash of religions and cultures – and this museum stands testimony to that. Founded in 1908, it houses Coptic art, going from the earliest days of Christianity in Egypt through to early Islam.

Cruise on the Nile

No trip to Cairo is complete without a trip on the mighty Nile. You can choose between floating restaurants and nightclubs and cruise boats, but nothing really compares to a relaxing and

rewarding river experience on board a felucca.