No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to the Giza Pyramids, eventually at dusk, when the Great Sphinx comes alive as a storyteller at the Cairo Pyramids Sound and Light Show. The City of the Dead is as mysterious and intriguing as its name, with people living amid their long departed ancestors. And don't miss the wonders of the Coptic Cairo. 10- Fort of Babylon The fortress that protected the city Some would say that Cairo owes its existence to the Fort of Babylon. What remains of the fort today is truly the oldest structure in the oldest part of the city. Several of the ancient Christian churches in Cairo were built into or on top of the walls of the Fort of Babylon. The famous hanging church sits atop two gate towers from the original protective wall and suspends over an open passageway. The foundation of the Fort of Babylon now holds some of Cairo’s most popular tourist sites. View in Google Map 9- Birqash Camel Market (Souq al-Gamaal) The largest camel market in Egypt Less than an hour drive from Cairo is the Birqash Camel Market (Souq al-Gamaal). A trip to the camel market offers sights, sounds, and smells far different from what is found at city attractions. Hundreds of camels are bought, sold or swapped here every day. Camel owners bring animals to be examined by traders or buyers. They are assessed for strength, speed and meatiness. Their legs, chest, eyes and ears are checked before the bartering begins. Spectators are welcome. If you tire of looking at the humped beasts there are also goats and other animals. A compound nearby the Birqash Camel Market sells furniture, knick-knacks, and souvenirs. View in Google Map 8- Al-Fayoum Oasis A peaceful refreshing oasis experience Al-Fayoum Oasis is fed by
No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to the Giza Pyramids, eventually at dusk, when the Great Sphinx comes alive as a storyteller at the Cairo Pyramids Sound and Light Show. The City of the Dead is as mysterious and intriguing as its name, with people living amid their long departed ancestors.
