There is a whole range of things to see and do when on a Nile cruise and stopping off in Cairo is highly recommended.
Although it may mean temporarily sacrificing the comfort of your Nile cruise ship, the effort will be worth it.
While staying in the pumping heart of Egypt – which has been at the centre of life in the nation since farmers began settling on the banks of the Nile where it swells near the city – it is definitely worth taking a trip to the pyramids.
However, the fun does not stop there and there are a plethora of other activities guaranteed to keep you and the rest of your travelling party entertained.
You should leave at least a day or two in the area so you can make the most of much of what it has to offer.
If you fancy some retail therapy, why not head down the Sharia Khayamiya – or the Street of the Tentmakers. You’re bound to find a bargain or two to take back to your Nile cruise ship.
And once you have worked up an appetite, you can find some tasty offerings in the form of stalls that line the lanes of Cairo’s Islamic quarter – as well as many other vendors located across the city.
Historic mosques are also on view and it is possible to explore cultural highlights such as the Egyptian Museum.
By the time you restart your Nile cruise, you’ll certainly have plenty of stories to tell your fellow passengers!
