Top attractions in Cairo
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Top sights in Cairo
Best things to do in Cairo
You can't swing a hookah in Cairo without striking archeological treasure! "The City of a Thousand Minarets" boasts not only stunning Ottoman mosques, but ancient wonders and a clash of modern and traditional cultures. Here's what to see.
1. Pyramid of Djoser
Book a day trip to this stepped tomb built by the earliest known architect, Imhotep. The Pyramid of Djoser has survived over 4 millenia, though all that remains of the Pharoah Djoser is his left foot!
2. Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
The museum boasts the world's largest collection of Egyptian antiquities, including Tutankhamen's solid gold death mask. Expect strict security measures, but it's truly a must-see!
3. Al-Azhar Park
Finished in 2005, it's already hard to imagine how the site of the breathtaking Al-Azhar Park was once a mountain of garbage accumulated over five centuries!
4. Al-Azhar Mosque
For a tour of Cairo's religious life and history, there's no better place to start than at the city's oldest mosque. Al-Azhar Mosque was built in 970AD and it's also home to the world's first university!
5. Khan Al-Khalili
Khan Al-Khalili,Cairo's most prominent souk (market), is as old as the Egyptian capital itself, and its economic heart still beats with tourists and locals alike!
6. Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Crowning its citadel is Cairo's most prominent landmark. Not only is the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali one of the best places to visit, it offers greats views of the city too.
7. Giza Necropolis
Though home to two of Cairo's most famous icons – the Great Pyramids and Sphinx – the Necropolis' best attraction might actually be the fascinating ancient workers' village.
Planning Your Visit
When to go?
The best time to visit Cairo is from October through to May, when the weather isn't insufferably hot. Hotels are cheaper during its scorching summer, but don't settle for a place without air conditioning and a pool!
How many days?
Book 3 or 4 days minimum just for sightseeing, but a full week is recommended for archeological day trips, or simply to uncover the many sides of Cairo's vibrant culture.
Good to know
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- Language
- Modern Standard Arabic
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- Currency
- Egyptian Pound EGP (£)
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- Time Zone
- UTC (+02:00)
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- Country Code
- +20
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- Best time to visit
- From October through May, you'll find cooler temperatures, making sightseeing more pleasant.
Top Attractions in Cairo
- 5 Sphinx
- 9 Dahshur
- 13 Giza Plateau
- 18 Heliopolis
Things to Do in Cairo
Cities in Egypt
- 1 Hurghada
- 2 Cairo
- 4 Luxor
- 6 Giza
- 7 Dahab
- 9 Aswan
- 10 Soma Bay
- 11 Kom Ombo
- 12 Marsa Alam
- 13 Edfu
- 14 Ain Sokhna
- 15 El-Alamein
- 16 Fayoum
- 17 Nagrig
- 18 Dakhla Oasis
- 19 Taba
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What people are saying about Cairo
I took a full day trip form Emo tours. My guide, Ola, was very professional and knowledgeable in her field. She explained and told a lot about the egyptian history. We also talked a lot about different cultures and Egypt in general. She is very passionate about her work, I highly recommend her as a tour guide. My driver Mahmoud did a great job taking us from places to places in the hectic traffic of Cairo. I felt safe during the whole your.
Absolutely amazing service! The driver (Mohamed) was at the hotel on time and he prepared water and snack in the car. He was extremely knowledgeable and made a very nice introduction for the places we visited along with safety tips on what to do or not to do. Fully flexible and made great suggestions on how to fulfill the day. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone wanting to experience the city with a private driver.
We had an amazing time at the Giza-Saqqara-Memfis tour. Our guide was Eslam Hanfi and the driver Mustafah Koty. If you want to have a great experience please contact these guys. They are more like friends than a tour guide and know a lot about Egyptian history. I highly recommend this company. Very happy we chose them!
We couldn’t have had a nicer tour guide. Ayman was wonderful! I highly recommend asking for him. We felt like we were friends by the end of the trip. We loved Alexandria! We weren’t able to get into the library due to restrictions but Ayman made the trip so much fun.
A very safe and hassle free way to travel a long journey (5hours)- the two drivers were excellent and followed good covid protocols. The journey was hassle free. Would recommend Emo tours for any long journey like this.
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