Cairo & Sharm el-Sheikh Travel Guide: Attractions, Eating, Drinking, Shopping & Places To Stay

Cairo is Egypt's capital city and is the largest city in both Africa and the entire Arab world. The historic Pyramids are located in the suburb of Giza. The city has a population of 19 million and downtown Cairo is the city's modern day hub with streets lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops. On the southern tip of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula lies one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Africa and the Arab world. Sharm el-Sheikh has a sunny Red Sea location and is called the "City of Peace."