Cairo

Cairo is Egypt’s sprawling capital city that is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, which is 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 back to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, the 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.