Cairo Super

Cairo is the center of Egyptian art, a city with over a thousand minarets and museums filled with ancient artifacts. It is considered one of the most impressive and unforgettable places in the world. It is the largest city on the African continent, situated on both sides of one of the longest rivers in the world – the Nile. This 20-million-strong metropolis, with its fascinating and diverse architecture, is called the “City of a Thousand Minarets.”

One of the most interesting places in Cairo is the Egyptian Museum, which houses exhibits discovered during archaeological excavations. These include treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, mummies of Pharaohs, and artifacts over 5,000 years old.

Every year, millions of tourists visit Cairo and Giza to see the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinos, and one of the eight wonders of the world – the Sphinx. In Cairo’s old district, Fustat, there is a Religious Center with Coptic churches and mosques. One of the oldest churches is the so-called “Hanging Church,” dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is accessed by 29 steps and is therefore also known as the “Staircase Church.” Another very interesting place is the Coptic Church of Abu Serga – the Holy Family. According to the Bible, this is where the Holy Family hid during their flight to Egypt. The grotto where Mary, Joseph, and Jesus stayed is accessed by winding stairs inside the church chapel. In Fustat, we can also visit the Amr Ibn al-As Mosque, the first mosque built in Africa in 641.

Tour Highlights:

1. The Egyptian Museum:
   • Location: Situated in the heart of Cairo, on the famous Tahrir Square.
   • Collection: The museum houses artifacts from all periods of ancient Egypt spanning 6,000 years. Over 160,000 masterpieces are exhibited across two floors, including the treasures of Tutankhamun, a great collection of golden artifacts and jewelry that lay hidden in the desert sands for over 35 centuries until the tomb of the New Kingdom was discovered in 1922.
2. Felucca Ride on the Nile:
   • Relaxing Cruise: Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile and see Cairo from the river.
3. Fustat District:
   • Oldest District: Visit the oldest district of the city, Fustat, to explore the Religious Center with beautifully decorated Coptic churches and mosques.
4. The Pyramids and the Sphinx:
   • Seven Ancient Wonders: Get close to the mighty pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and finally see the Great Sphinx with your own eyes! This mythical creature, typically depicted as a lion with a human head, dates back to the era of the Old Kingdom of Egypt. There are theories attributing the Sphinx’s likeness to its builder, Khufu. Alternatively, it is also believed that Pharaoh Djedefre, the elder half-brother of Khafre and the second son of Khufu, built the Great Sphinx to honor his father’s memory.