Things to do in Cairo

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The most visited in Cairo

Citadels in Cairo

Cairo Citadel (Saladin Citadel)

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Mosques in Cairo

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

(22)

Markets in Cairo

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

(20)

Museums in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum

(27)

2 activities

Rivers in Cairo

Nile River in Cairo

(15)

Iconic Monuments

Historical Monuments in Cairo

Pyramid of Khafre

(12)

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Historical Monuments in Cairo

Cairo Tower

Historical Monuments in Cairo

Ancient Monastery of San Jorge / Mar Girgis

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Historical Monuments in Cairo

Midan Ramsis

(1)

Historical Monuments in Cairo

The Alfy Plaza

(1)

The Most Beautiful Mosques

Mosques in Cairo

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

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Mosques in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque

Mosques in Cairo

Al Fath Monque

(2)

Mosques in Cairo

Amr Ibn El As Mosque

(1)

Mosques in Cairo

Sayedna Al Hussein Mosque

(1)

The Most Popular Museums

Museums in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum

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Museums in Cairo

The Papyrus Museum

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Museums in Cairo

Coptic Museum

Museums in Cairo

Military Museum

Museums in Cairo

Mostafa Kamel Museum

The Most Beautiful Churches

Churches in Cairo

The Hanging Church

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Churches in Cairo

Church of St. George

(1)

Churches in Cairo

St. George's Chapel

Churches in Cairo

Santa Barbara Church

Churches in Cairo

St Cyrille Church

(1)

The top 127 attractions in Cairo

Citadels in Cairo

Cairo Citadel (Saladin Citadel)

(28)

The Saladin Citdal is located atop a hill right outside of central Cairo, about a 10min. taxi ride from Tahir Square. It Citadel c

Mosques in Cairo

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

(22)

The Alabaster Mosque is the most beautiful mosque in Cairo, even though it isn't the biggest. The city is known as the "thousand m

Markets in Cairo

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

(20)

Undoubtedly, the souk of Cairo is one of the city's main tourist attractions and at the same time, is one of the world's most famo

Museums in Cairo

The Egyptian Museum

(27)

This museum is kind of like the Prado in Madrid, but it has all things Egyptian. You can't visit it in just one day. But yes, the

2 activities

Rivers in Cairo

Nile River in Cairo

(15)

One of the coolest things in Cairo was going to the Nile at night. The banks of the Nile are apparently the Egyptian version of Lo

Historical Monuments in Cairo

Pyramid of Khafre

(12)

The second of the three pyramids of the pharaoh Khafre. Cheops is right behind, the only one of the three that has its top intact.

3 activities

Churches in Cairo

The Hanging Church

(3)

This church is more well-known as "The Hanging Church," which you can get through through a patio after climbing some stairs. It'

Musicals in Cairo

Dervishes of Cairo

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When you go to Egypt, visit the Pyramids and the most ancient Coptic and Islamic monuments. However, do not miss the folk traditio

Streets in Cairo

Coptic Cairo

(8)

There are two old parts of Cairo, the Coptic Christian neighborhood and the Islamic neighborhood (known as Old Islamic Cairo). The

Cemeteries in Cairo

City of the Dead

(10)

The City of the Dead is a massive above-ground necropolis that has a squatter population numbering in the hundreds of thousands. M

Streets in Cairo

Old Islamic Cairo

(5)

The most interesting thing about Cairo, not including its pyramids, is something you'll find in a place called "Old Cairo." There

Gardens in Cairo

Al-Azhar Park

(1)

This park is located east of Cairo. It is a place of relaxation and tranquility, where locals and tourists alike come to get away

Shops in Cairo

Sheik Abdull: Perfumes Palace & Handicraft Glass

(4)

Sheikh Abdull; Perfumes Palace & Handcraft Glass is an essence exhibition-shop-factory in which a bit of history is explained and

Churches in Cairo

Church of St. George

(1)

The church of Mar Girgis (St. George) is in the Orthodox neighborhood of Cairo, next to the Mar Girgis station subway. The church

Historical Monuments in Cairo

Cairo Tower

Rivers in Cairo

Nile River Cruise

(2)

You simply must take a Nile River Cruise while you're in Cairo - the panoramic views of the great city are really priceless, and i

1 activity

Of Cultural Interest in Cairo

Khufu Ship

It was wonderful to find Khufu's funerary boat still intact on the southside of his pyramid. This vessel was responsible for carry

Mosques in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque

ATTENTION! This not just any mosque. Al-Azhar is one of the most important places in the Islamic world, located in the heart of th

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Activities in Cairo

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From Hurghada: Full-Day Trip to Cairo by Plane

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Cairo: Giza Pyramid, Sakkara & Memphis Full Day Private Tour

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17.79 £

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Hurghada: Cairo and Giza Highlights Tour with BBQ Lunch

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18.48 £

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Hurghada: Cairo & Giza Ancient Egypt Full-Day Trip by Plane

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197.13 £

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Giza Pyramids & Sphinx, Saqqara & Dahshur Full-Day Tour

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