Best time to be there
Winter (October to April) for cultural trips, although May to September is great for the Red Sea. Ramadan is a particularly exciting time to be in Egypt - it is celebrated here with more exuberance than anywhere else in the world.
Fly to
Cairo (British Airways, Egypt Air); Luxor (Egypt Air, Easyjet); Sharm el Sheikh (Easyjet); Hurghada (Easyjet)
flying time
4 hours 50 minutes direct
time difference
GMT +2 hours
Visas
Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations
Itineraries
Classic Egypt
* Featuring Cairo and the Upper Nile * Luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat IV Cruise * A&K Egyptologists throughout Read more ...
Epic Nile from Cairo to Aswan
An incredible twelve night itinerary, including a ground-breaking ten night cruise down the epic Nile from Cairo to Aswan. Experience the unrivalled luxury and exclusivity of one of our Sanctuary Nile cruise boats... Read more ...
Connections: Ancient Kingdom
Cruise for three nights on board the luxurious Nile cruiser Sanctuary ‘Sun Boat IV,’ named top small cruise ship by Condé Nast Traveller. Read more ...
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Cairo, is the administrative capital of Egypt and is home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, which lie on the edge of the city. A city buzzing with life 24 hours a day, with honking horns, children playing in the streets and merchants selling their wares, is also host to ancient temples, tombs, Christian churches, magnificent Muslim monuments and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.
Cairo tours offer an incredible selection of shopping, leisure and nightlife activities. Shopaholics will be in heaven here with the famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar, largely unchanged since the 14th century, selling spices, perfumes, gold, silver, carpets, brass and copperware, leatherwork, glass, ceramics and mashrabiya. Alternatively, try some of the famous street markets such as Wekala al-Balaq for fabrics including Egyptian cotton or the Tentmakers Bazaar for appliqué-work, or Mohammed Ali Street for musical instruments and, although you probably won't want to buy one, the Camel Market makes a fascinating trip. This is, and has been for over a thousand years, truly a shopper's paradise.
Explore Egypt's capital city with one of our tailor-made Cairo holidays.
Suggested Cairo Accommodation
Fairmont Nile City
Fairmont Rooms are the ultimate in urban chic with city views. Deluxe boast Nile views and Signature rooms have their own terrace and work area. All rooms feature high-speed internet access...
Fairmont Towers
The Fairmont Towers offers a luxurious escape from the hustle and bustle of Cairo. The huge glass atrium, complete with palms, bars, restaurants, shops and, of course, air-conditioning...
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
The majestic Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza is a beacon of sophisticated hospitality on the legendary Corniche along the bank of the river...
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo The First Residence
With impressive views of the Great Pyramids above the canopy of Cairo’s ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens, this hotel stands at the centre of...
Mena House Hotel
The Mena House Hotel is one of the most unique hotels in Cairo, with its own rich and colourful history. Originally a hunting lodge, the hotel has played host to Kings, Emperors and Heads of State...
Semiramis InterContinental
Elevated above the hustle and bustle of Cairo, the Semiramis InterContinental offers stunning views across the city and beyond.
Villa Belle Epoque
Opened in March 2009, in Cairo’s most lushly landscaped quarter, the boutique hotel ‘Villa Belle Époque’ is an ideal base for exploring this historic city...
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Guest Testimonial
We would like to express our thanks for what we have called the best holiday we have had with A&K…. Everything was incredible, we have never experienced service like this.
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A&K Philanthropy
Magdy Yacoub Foundation
Brings together world renowned surgeons and medical teams to volunteer their time and skills to perform life saving open heart surgery for people in need from Egypt and the surrounding areas - especially children.
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