Cairo was founded on July 16, 969 AD. Taking last minute holidays to Egypt to view a metropolis that that has been in existence so long may seem unusual, but it is a good way to get a great last minute deal on the trip of a lifetime.

All last minute holidays to Egypt should include time in Cairo. The city is immense, it is the most populous city in all of Africa. Besides being home to millions,the city is packed with tourists from all over the globe who are in Egypt to see the artifacts and monuments from from ancient Egypt.

The variety of cultural destinations in Egypt is almost unlimited. The city of Cairo is packed with galleries, bazaars and museums reminiscent of ancient Egypt, yet the city is modern as well. It is the administrative center of the country and Cairo provides visitors with every modern western convenience.

Cairo is such a popular destination because there is something for everyone. Accommodations range from 5 star luxury to tent camping, restaurants feature traditional middle eastern dishes or western food, the shopping ranges from upscale to traditional bazaars. Touring Cairo an literally be like taking a journey through time. One can view 2000 year old treasures one minute, and the next minute be shopping in a mall for the latest designer clothing.

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