Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is famous for its ancient monuments and relicts of its mysterious past. A tour around Cairo will inevitably bring you to some old ruin, or well-preserved Sun Temple. The major tourist attractions of Cairo include the Great Pyramids, 16 kilometers from Cairo. The old Egyptian capital, Memphis, and the burial ground of Saqquara are located close to Cairo.
Cairo's other attractions include the Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al Azhar Mosque. The magnificent Coptic Church of Abu Sergah and Sitt Barbara are prime examples of the many kinds of cultural influences Cairo has seen. The Solar Boats of Khufu, the boats supposed to carry the dead Pharaoh Khufu through his journey into the afterlife, are located in an area close to the Great Pyramids.
The hotels in Cairo are conveniently located close to the major Cairo tourist attractions. The Cairo hotels cater to tourists from all walks of life- business executives, backpackers, and honeymooners.
The Hotels in Cairo include the Samiranis InterContinental Cairo, the Le Meridien Pyramids and the Le Meridien Heliopolis. These are the premier hotels in Cairo, but you can also look for less expensive hotels downtown.
The Mariott Cairo offers great holidays for the entire family. If you stay at any of the hotels in Cairo, you will get to experience the Egyptian way of life through the traditional décor, and the sumptuous Egyptian cuisine at the hotel restaurants.
