Cairo accommodation from NZ$44

In “The City of a Thousand Minarets,” Cairo hotels range from opulent palaces to modern resorts. Because your itinerary is probably longer than Cairo Tower is tall, reserve accommodation near your must-see sights or tucked away from the fray.

What to Do in Cairo

Weave through the old stone streets of Coptic Cairo, the oldest district in the city, then tick one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World off your bucket list at the Giza Pyramids. Enrich your archaeological experience at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum downtown—it’s nothing like your Nana’s curio cabinet. To trade the sand for gardens, cross over to Gezira Island, west of Tahir Square. On Gezira, browse the Museum of Islamic Ceramics and taking in a show at the Egyptian Opera House. When you leave the opera, pause for a wardrobe change before you go out to taste, admire and shop your way through the Khan el-Khalili bazaar—a favourite local hot spot. Need a nap before you run wild? Hotels in Cairo have got your back, as well as a pillow for you to rest your head on.

Getting To & Around Cairo

Touch down at Cairo International Airport (CAI) and hit the ground running. As expected from a large metropolis, there’s a lot of traffic; if you want to get around, taxi drivers know the city best. To ensure reliable pricing, make sure you catch a metered cab to check in at Cairo accommodation.

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