The city of Cairo has earned the Arabic title of Al-Qahirah (The triumphant), with its rich history and many stories being told of ancient dynasties that was once governed by the Pharaohs.
Today however Cairo is a city that attracts tourists from all over the world, many of them will travel on the Nile river cruises stopping to go ashore to see the Pyramids of Gaza.
When walking round the city of Cairo you can not help but appreciate the time and effort the people of Egypt put into building their great monument, there was no modern technology or man made machines to help them out, no wonder it took 20 years before it was completely finished.
According to the information given out to tourists there are approximately 2 million limestone blocks that make up the largest pyramid, it makes you wonder how long it would take to count and verify that number.
Nile cruise ships often stop to let passengers wander around the historical sights of Cairo, visiting the pyramids of course, but their museum should not be left out, inside is the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in the world.
It is interesting to note that the city of Cairo observes GMT and is ahead by 2 hours, other fun things to know is the legal drinking age for adults is 21 years and Sundays are the one day they take a day off.
At River Nile Cruises we are able to provide Nile Cruise holidays which include a visit to the city of Cairo.
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