Cairo cruise port guide
Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
About Cairo
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt, a megacity of over 22 million in the greater metropolitan area situated near the Nile Delta. Known as the 'City of a Thousand Minarets,' it is home to the Giza Pyramid Complex, the Egyptian Museum, Al-Azhar University, and a UNESCO World Heritage historic center — making it one of the world's premier cruise gateway cities.
The Giza Pyramid Complex — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre's Pyramid, Menkaure's Pyramid, and the Great Sphinx — lies within the modern city limits and is the defining attraction. The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquities, including the complete treasures of Tutankhamun. The medieval Islamic city district contains hundreds of historic mosques, madrasas, and the 14th-century Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Coptic Cairo preserves the ancient Christian quarter with the 4th-century Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum. Al-Azhar University (founded 970 AD) is one of the world's oldest continuously operating universities.
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Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo
Viking Amun · Middle East · 11 nights
from $7,999
$727 / night
Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo
Viking Thoth · Middle East · 11 nights
from $7,999
$727 / night
Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo
Viking Amun · Middle East · 11 nights
from $7,999
$727 / night
Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo
Viking Sobek · Egypt & Red Sea · 11 nights
from $6,999
$636 / night
Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo
Viking Thoth · Egypt & Red Sea · 11 nights
from $7,999
$727 / night
Pharaohs & Pyramids - Roundtrip Cairo
Viking Hathor · Egypt & Red Sea · 11 nights
from $6,999
$636 / night
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