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The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycerinus were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones.

Located in Tahrir square, in Cairo’s centre, the Egyptian museum opened in 1902 which makes it one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. The museum features a massive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities spanning from the old kingdom of Ancient Egypt to Greco-Roman era.

One of the largest shopping and entertainment centers in the Middle East, with 643 stores over an area of 150,000 square metres, including diverse entertainment venues and spacious exhibition halls.

The citadel dominates Cairos skyline, it was the dense center of the city and Egypt for almost 700 years. The old fortress was built by Salah El Din Al Ayoubi, founder of the Ayoubbid dynasty (1171 to 1250).

The area known as Old Cairo is a relatively tiny portion of the vast city, but it is the oldest part of Cairo and has some interesting churches and museums, as well as the remains of Babylon.

Islamic Cairo is the area of the city which holds the most, the greatest and the most famous Islamic monuments. Many of these were raised by the Fatimid caliphs who founded the city of Cairo.

The famous Cairo bazaar dating back to the 14th century, where you can find an enormous variety of handmade goods, souvenirs, copper, brassware, glassware, carpets, gold, silver, leather, boxes, clothes and spices.

The 187- meter high Cairo Tower was built in 1961. There is a restaurant at the top and a viewing platform from which a fabulous panorama of Cairo is possible on a clear day.

The Pharaonic Village is a living museum of Egypt at the time of the Pharaohs. Over a hundred actors and actresses portray ancient Egyptian daily life.

Enjoy a relaxing sailing trip on the Nile in a traditional Egyptian sailing boat also known as Felucca. It is recommended to book the trip around sunset time to soak in the wonderful view. The trip usually takes one to two hours.

A distinctive area in Old Cairo that has many churches and historical sites, some of which date back to 4th century AD, it is also believed that the holy family lived there for a brief period during their flight to Egypt. Some of the major sites there are Fortress of Babylon, Hanging church and Saint George church.

The museum houses one of the world's largest and finest collections of Islamic art, dating from the seventh to the 19th centuries.

Abdeen Palace was built by Egyptian, Italian, French and Turkish architects in 1863, during Mohamed Ali's kingdom.

Cairo International Conference Centre (CICC) is one of the most comprehensive conference centers in Egypt, spanning over 30 hectares. Of these, 58,000 square meters are dedicated to advanced conference facilities. The center is designed to ensure that all events are carried out with the greatest possible efficiency, while also ensuring the comfort and convenience of attendees.

Covering 210 acres, this park offers a safe and spacious cycling haven with well-designed paths amidst greenery for an exceptional riding experience.