Cairo cruise port guide

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.