Cairo is not just the Pyramids. It also is an important city for both Muslims and Coptic Christians. Click here to read about my two days visiting some of Cairo´s historic mosques, churches and markets.

At long last, it was time to visit Egypt´s star attraction. Click here to read about my day tour to Saqqara, Dashur, and Giza.

I visited Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt and home to the country’s most impressive sights. Click here to read about my time in this interesting but difficult city.

I drove between Aswan and Luxor and stopped at two interesting temples on the way. Click here to read about the journey.

I ventured to the extreme south of Egypt where I visited Egypt´s greatest temple and a key historic city along the Nile. Click here to read about my time in Egyptian Nubia.

I visited Cairo at both the beginning and end of my Egypt trip. This post covers the beginning where I visited the incredible $55 billion construction project taking place on the city´s outskirts. To read about the modern Cairo tourists don´t see, click here.