CairoCairo

Cairo, a major city since the time of the Pharaohs, never fails to make a strong impression.

Learn more about Cairo in the tabs below.

Check out our range of excursionsCheck out our range of excursions

Make sure you have a holiday to remember! Choose from one of our fabulous excursions!

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Our magic touches make a Virgin Holiday unique, delivering fantastic experience, opportunities and value. Some of our Magic Touches are destination specific and some come as standard with all our holidays.

Egypt Magic TouchesEgypt Magic Touches

Hotel Magic TouchesHotel Magic Touches

  • Virgin exclusive benefits at certain hotels.

Pay your wayPay your way

  • Depending on when you book your holiday choose from paying as little as £175 per person (if departure is more than 12 weeks away), spreading the cost with direct debit or clear the balance in one go when you book.

Price matchPrice match

  • We will match any lower price you find within 14 days of booking with us, subject to terms and conditions, or offer you a full refund of all monies paid and cancel your reservation.

ConciergeConcierge

  • This exclusive service puts you in touch with our resort reps before you even leave the UK, allowing you to ask questions, check out facts and purchase a complete range of excursion tickets from our experts on the ground. Contact: egyptrep@virginholidays.com

Virgin Atlantic Magic TouchesVirgin Atlantic Magic Touches

  • Direct Flights daily from London Heathrow.
  • 31" of legroom and personal seatback screen with hours of entertainment for your choice.
  • We keep your kids entertained with a special K-ID backpack, meals and programmes.
  • Free Drinks and choice of meals throughout the flight.
  • Free movie treat on selected flights.
  • Choose from a range of check in options.
  • Virgin Atlantic exclusive! 0% commission and earn Flying Club Miles on all foreign exchange transactions at any American Express® UK airport or Moneycorp® Gatwick airport bureau de change.

Virgin Holidays Top TipsVirgin Holidays Top Tips

  • Comfortable, loose cotton clothing is best suited to the hot, humid climate.
  • Cruise down the Nile in luxury for some amazing views.
  • Please remember that Egypt is a Muslim country and so cover up in religious sites.
  • Take a hat to cover up from the scorching sun, or to cover your hair inside religious buildings for women.
  • Don't forget comfortable walking shoes!
  • Make sure you visit the Pyramids of Cairo, the Egyptian Museum, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
  • Have a coffee in one of the many relaxing coffee shops on the waterfront of the Nile.
  • Shop for some souvenirs, jewellery and traditional gifts at the famous Khan-el-Khalil market in Cairo, or check out the latest fashions in Tahrir Square - also in Cairo.

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