Intrepid Sightseeing

Head to the heart of the Mother of the World, Cairo's Islamic quarter. The City of a thousand miranets comes alive in this vibrant sector. Hear the stories behind the great leaders and builders of this enegmatic city from Salah Ed-Din to Mohamed Ali this city is one great story book - a living Arabian nights. Finish in the main souk of the city for shopping and haggling at its best.

Before the Great Pyramids of Giza, many a Pharoah had a go at entombing themselves in a vast an memorable monument. The deserts surrounding Cairo and indeed all the way down the Nile and into Sudan, are the storybook of these great kings and show the evolution of the eternal symbol of Egypt - the Pyramid. Out at Saqqara and Memphis you'll find less tourists and more fun!

An inspiring visit to Egypt's second city, Alexandria. This seaside town could not feel more different than its southern neighbour. This tour takes you underground and back in time at the Roman Catacombs and visits the new Alexandria Library whilst taking in the sea air and wonderful vistas of the corniche.