A Taste of Cairo

See Egypt in a new way at the Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino. Sitting on the west bank of the River Nile in unique adjoining towers, the hotel proudly stands tall as one of Cairo's greatest landmarks.

The hotel places you in the middle of it all. Try your luck at Blackjack or the slots in the dazzling casino or take a short walk to the Cairo Opera House, Egyptian Museum, or Cairo shopping centers. The Pyramids of Giza are just 20 minutes away.

Find magnificent views of the city or the River Nile from our 650 deluxe rooms, including 82 suites. Amazingly spacious, our deluxe rooms offer 100 percent Egyptian cotton linen for your added comfort

If you're looking for something beyond the typical tourist sites in Cairo, this cooking class is highly recommended. This class offers guests the chance to try their hand at cooking authentic Egyptian food as well as other Middle Eastern dishes. With hands-on instruction, recipes to take home, and of course a chance to sample your dishes, this tour is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Today you will be taken on a full day tour that will first take you to the Pyramids and Sphinx which were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the seven wonders of the world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average Of two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC).

Hewn from natural yellowish limestone; standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. You will then head off to Memphis which served as the capital of Upper and Lower Egypt some 5,000 years ago during the 1st Dynasty. Menes, the first pharaoh of this dynasty, built a great white-walled palace and the Temple of Ptah here. Then onto Sakkara one of the most exciting historical and archaeological area in all of Egypt is Sakkara , situated about 12 miles South West of Cairo. The site is dominated by the famous step pyramid of King Zoser. It was the first pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt, preceding those at Giza by many centuries and is the work of the famous pharaonic architect, Imhotep. You will have the opportunity to stop for lunch at a local spot during the day.

The Egyptian museum was built during the reign of Khedive Abbass Helmi II in 1897, and opened its doors on November 15th, 1902. Today, the museum contains the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Exhibited are over 120,000 objects from the Pharaonic and Graeco Roman periods, including the celebrated mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and the treasures of King Tut Ankh Amun. A special 'Hidden Treasures' exhibit in the museum's redesigned basement features more than 150 artifacts on display for the first time.

Today your food discovery tour begins at the historic Tahrir Square and continues through the Haussman-inspired streets of Downtown Cairo. There will be four stops for different foods and drinks, where you will discover more about Egyptian food and history. You'll try a variety of different food including kushari (a popular Egyptian dish with pasta, rice and lentils), fresh juices and local baklava during this two hour tour. Make sure you're hungry when you start as you'll be very full by the end!

Today is totally free and at leisure. You can take advantage of any optional activities available or simply relax.