New Cairo Mega Project
A City Emerging From the Desert
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Lunch
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Transfer
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Staff Guide
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$120 pp
Adults ≥ 17 Yrs Group of 2
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$100 pp
Groups 3-5 adults
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$95 pp
Groups ≥ 6 adults
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$60 pp
Child 6 – 16.9 Yrs
Overview
In 2015, the Egyptian government announced an extraordinary project to build a new capital city. The project is perhaps the greatest undertaking in Egyptian history and ranks with the construction of the Suez Canal and the Great Pyramid project of the ancient era in terms of its scope and cost.
This project was partly in response to the significant spike in the capital’s population since 1984. The population had increased from 8 million to over 22 million. The high levels of congestion and pollution were taking its toll on the livability of Cairo and the productivity and health of the workforce.
- The new capital’s location (currently known by the name the New Administrative Capital) is 28 miles away from Cairo.
- The New Administrative Capital (NAC) will replace Cairo as the centre of Egyptian power, becoming home to the country’s governmental offices and major financial districts.
- It will, when completed, house a population of 6-7 million people.
- The new capital has been under construction since 2017, and some of the proposed facilities have been completed. As of 5 May 2023, 14 ministries and government entities have relocated to the New Administrative Capital.
- 1,500 families have moved to the city as of March 2024, although the population is expected to reach 10,000 by the end of 2024.
Egypt’s Vision 2030
The capital city is considered one of the major projects for economic development and is part of a larger initiative called Egypt Vision 2030. When completed, the new city will have the following:
- A central park with artificial lakes
- 2,000 educational institutions
- 18 hospitals
- 1,250 mosques and churches,
- A 93,440-seat stadium
- 40,000 hotel rooms
- A major theme park
- 90 square kilometres of solar energy farms and an electric railway link with Cairo.
- 21 Residential Districts
- It is expected to cost over US$100 million to move the government from Cairo
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Itinerary
What To Expect From the New Cairo Experience
- This mega project is one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken in Africa. It has already achieved many of its goals.
- Your tour will showcase the progress made so far. What you will see is a work in progress – amazing facilities in the early stages of the birth of a new city in the desert. It is inspiring and renowned as a hallmark of innovation, with the same spirit that made the early Egyptians the most advanced civilization of its time. The legacy continues.
We will tour:
Skyscrapers and Monuments Iconic Tower (COMPLETED)
Over 30 skyscrapers are under construction, including the Iconic Tower, which is currently Egypt and Africa’s largest skyscraper. With a total height of 1,300 ft, it is the tallest building in Africa. It has 77 floors and is one of 20 skyscrapers being built within the central business district of the new city.
Green River Park (including lakes and theme parks)
The Green River Park is an urban park planned to extend along the entirety of the new capital, representing the Nile River. It will be 35 kilometres long, – double the size of New York’s Central Park. The initial phase of the park is under construction.
Mosques and Coptic Cathedrals Egypt’s Islamic Cultural Center and the Grand Mosque (Completed)
The Cultural centre and Grand Mosque is a religious and architectural landmark located in the NAC. The center covers an area of 250,000 square metres and can accommodate 130,000 worshipers. It is the largest mosque in Africa and the third largest in the Middle East.
Al-Fattah al-Aleem Mosque (Completed)
Al-Fattah al-Aleem is a Sunni mosque with indoor and outdoor space for 17,000 worshipers. It is considered the second largest mosque in Egypt after the Islamic Cultural Center (Grand Mosque) and one of several mega-mosques worldwide. It was built on 44.5 hectares.
Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ (Completed)
The Nativity of Christ is a Coptic Orthodox cathedral that can accommodate more than 8,000 worshippers. It is considered the largest of its kind in Egypt and the Middle East, accommodating 9.500 worshippers. The new cathedral covers an area of 15 acres.
Sport Stadiums Misr Stadium (Completed)
The Misr Stadium (also known as Sports City Stadium) opened in 2024 with a capacity of over 93,900 people, the largest in Egypt. The stadium is expected to replace the Cairo International Stadium as the new national arena.Â
Egypt International Olympic City
A whole mini city is being built as a sports complex for the country’s bids for international sporting events, particularly the Olympic Games and future World Soccer events.
Capital International Airport
The Capital International Airport will be the airport for Egypt’s new capital, intended to relieve pressure on Cairo International Airport, serving Cairo, and the Sphinx International Airport, near the Giza Pyramids.
The Octagon (Completed)
The Octagon is Egypt’s new Ministry of Defence headquarters. The complex is considered the largest of its kind in the Middle East and one of the largest in the world.
About Lunch
We enjoy taking our guests out for lunch because it’s another way to experience Egyptian culture. We just want to make the following points. We only take our guests to the best restaurants. We place good hygiene and cleanliness as our number 1 priority. The restaurants offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. If you choose to pass on lunch, we won’t take it personally. But please be assured, your health and safety are our overriding priority.
Inclusions
This half day tour can be combined with other tours for a full day’s activities. The other tours include Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Old Cairo (Coptic and Islamic History), the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, Stairways to Eternity (The Pyramids of Giza) and many others. Please enquire at One Horizon for your options.
Inclusions
- Pick up and return to your hotel
- Water
- Lunch
- All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
- Services of an English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Personal expenditure of any kind
- Tips
- Alcoholic Drinks and extra meals (other than those stated in the itinerary)
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Egypt’s forward thinking embrace of mega projects heralds a renaissance that will make it a world power.
President El-Sisi
Egypt Vision 2030 is a national agenda launched in February 2016 by the Egyptian Government and unveiled by the Egyptian President Abd el-Fattah el-Sisi. The vision consists of eight main national goals to be met by 2030 that are in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Since the announcement of the Egypt Vision 2030 strategy, the country has taken multiple steps since 2016 by funding new mega-projects countrywide, all having different goals though a part of the 2030 vision.
The New Administrative Capital, Egypt’s new capital city is the largest project in modern Egypt, which includes many of Egypt’s planned and current mega projects under construction. These mega projects include the Iconic Tower, The Octagon, Oblisco Capitale, Capital Park, Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque, Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ and the Central Business District (CBD), Olympic City, Capital International Airport.
A Sample of Egypt’s Key Mega Projects New Cities
Several other new cities, apart from the New Administrative Capital, are being developed, including New Ismailia, New Alamein, and an Integrated City at Al-Galala, East Port Said, to address population growth and improve infrastructure.
Infrastructure Projects
These include the Cairo Metro Line 3, the East Cairo-NAC monorail, and the King Salman Bridge, which aim to improve transportation and connectivity.
Suez Canal Projects
The project to build a new 72-kilometre waterway will enable two-way traffic and double daily ship capacity.
Building the World Largest Artificial River
Egypt is building the world’s largest artificial river, a 114-kilometer-long canal, as part of its New Delta project. This project aims to expand agricultural land and ensure sustainable water resources for a growing population.
Golden Triangle
This project, in the study phase, envisions an integrated industrial complex in the south of Qena, exploiting natural resources and supporting the mining industry.
Gargoub Port
This project involves developing a port 70 km west of Marsa Matruh City, including a seaport, an economic zone, and related facilities.
El Daba Nuclear Power Plant
Egypt’s first nuclear power plant, designed to generate 4800 MW of power. Egypt is already a net exporter of energy to the Middle East
New Railway Lines
The development of a high-speed electric rail network, including the first phase linking Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh and Alexandria.
Industrial Complex
The Tar pyrochemical complex, a new facility in Ain Sokhna, is expected to begin operations in mid to late 2024.
October Oasis
Covering 42 square kilometres, the land where October Oasis will be is an investment  in high-, middle- and middle-to-low-income housing, commercial, retail, hotel and recreational blocks.
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