1863–1879) planned a new Paris-on-the-Nile on the swampy floodplain between the old ... epoque Cairo. *Bolded names and numbers in the text below correspond with our map of this tour.

We connected with Elgazzar to learn how she sifted through 1,000 years of history to capture the rich and storied history of ...

This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways and ancient churches that are several centuries older than the ornate mosques of Islamic Cairo.

To see Islamic Cairo's sights, get out and walk or tag along on an organized bus tour. Bus tours – like those offered by Memphis Tours and Egypt Tailor Made Tours – include local guides ...