Cairo (Port Said), Egypt

This port serves as a gateway to Cairo. Highlights in Cairo include the Ibn Tulun Mosque, which dates to the ninth century, and the Citadel, a medieval fortress. Many passengers choose to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the Sphinx is nearby. Tours of these sites are offered on foot, horseback or camel.

Language: Arabic     Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP)