Cairo

Cairo

There are many reasons to buy a Cairo flight ticket and visit this city. Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is also the largest city in the Arab regions. The total population of the city is estimated to be approximately 20 million. Cairo is a particularly politically important city. So much so that in this city there are buildings such as important government offices and parliaments. With its eye-catching architecture and artifacts, the Cairo region has a quality that embraces many people.

It can be said that the temperature difference between day and night in the city is quite high due to its desert structure. It is quite natural that tourists who are not used to these weather conditions are stunned by the weather. You can plan your trip by purchasing a round-trip flight ticket to Cairo. You can also plan the list of places to visit during your stay in Cairo according to the duration of your stay.

The last step of your transportation to Cairo is Cairo International Airport, located in the northeastern part.

Cairo Egyptian Museum

Founded in 1835, the Cairo Egyptian Museum is, as can be understood, a very old building. It is said that there are more than a hundred thousand artifacts in the museum. You can see hundreds of different works of art from the Ancient Egyptian Civilization in this museum. This museum is of great importance for the development of your general culture during your visit. The museum was built by French architect Drougnon.

The museum also contains many items belonging to Tutankhamun, who went down in history as the youngest pharaoh. We can say that the museum is a great source of light on the history of Ancient Egypt with all its works. At the same time, this building is the oldest museum in the Middle East region. Millions of visitors enter this museum, which is a very important tourist area, with excitement every year.

After purchasing a Cairo flight ticket, you can visit this region first when you reach the city.

Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza are divided into 3 parts: the Pyramids of Cheops, Khafre and Menkerinos. Among these three pyramids, only the Cheops Pyramids are considered World Heritage. It is said that these pyramids were specially built in the name of Khufu, the Egyptian pharaoh. The construction of the architecture took approximately twenty years.

There are several different sections inside the pyramids that you can visit. Once you enter, you will first be greeted by a large entrance area. Afterwards, there is a huge gallery and the rooms of the king and queen. There are some gaps on the pyramid, the mysteries of which are still unsolved. These pyramids are located on a wide plateau.

Ancient City of Memphis

This city, which has been the capital of Egypt for many years, becomes the choice of tourists every year. This ancient city, founded by King Menes in 3000 BC, contains many clues about the cultural values of Egypt. With the establishment of Cairo, this city lost its importance over time and was abandoned by people. For this reason, for many years it was used only to obtain materials for other regions such as stone or construction.

Since it was abandoned in ancient times, this region carries many cultural elements from Egyptian history. The ruins in this region are unearthed by archaeologists over time, revealing the culture of the city.

The Nile

This river flowing through Cairo is the longest river in the world. Gezira and Roda Islands are located on both sides of the river. It is possible for tourists coming to the region to have a pleasant trip with the boats and rowboats on the river bank. These boats are called felluca in the Nile River region. Optionally, you can also explore the islands of Gezira and Roda while you are on the Nile River.

Cairo Citadel

Since this castle is very close to the city center, it is a great choice among places to visit. The construction phase started with the conquest of the city by Selahattin Ayyubi. The castle is approximately ten meters high and the thickness of its walls reaches three meters. It can be said that the main purpose of the tower was to protect Selahattin Eyyubi from the Crusaders.

This castle, which was built for defense purposes, is now one of the most frequented spots for tourists. When you climb to the top of the tower, you can see the unique view of Cairo in an aesthetic way. There are multiple monuments and various mosques within the castle. These structures include buildings such as Mehmet Ali Pasha Mosque, Süleyman Pasha Mosque, Cevhere Palace, Military Museum and Police Museum. The entrance permit to the castle starts at 9 in the morning and is open to visitors until 5 in the afternoon. If you have bought a round-trip ticket to Cairo, it is recommended that you do not leave without seeing this historical castle.

Step Pyramid

The construction of this structure, also known as the Step Pyramid, dates back to the period before Christ. You can reach the top point by climbing the steps on this pyramid. The reliefs on the pyramid walls literally shed light on history. There are various tombs inside the pyramid. this The meticulous decoration of the tombs is one of the privileged features of the building.

When the building was first built, its height was predicted to be 62 meters. Accordingly, it can be said that there was a great effort in building the pyramid. You can visit this historical building and get an idea about the cultural values of Cairo by searching for "buy Cairo flight tickets" online. 

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