Best Things to Do in Cairo
Some visitors are satisfied with a tour of the Pyramids of Giza, but there is so much more to this city. If its ancient ruins that draw you to Egypt's capital, carve out some time for Dahshur and Saqqara, two archeological sites that are peppered with pyramids and attract fewer tourists than Giza. For further insight into ancient Egypt, head to the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Stepping into the winding streets of Islamic Cairo and Coptic Cairo whisks you back to the ancient world. And as dusk sets in over Cairo's sandy terrain, witness the monuments glow in the orange light of the setting sun as you enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile or a puff of hookah at one of Zamalek's many lounges.
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Why go: This neighborhood in southern Cairo is the oldest part of the city, with twisting alleyways ... read more»
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Why go: Cairo's most popular attraction, the Giza Pyramids draw thousands of visitors every year. As ... read more»
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Why go: This sprawling neighborhood in eastern Cairo encompasses a labyrinth of twisting alleyways and a spattering ... read more»
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Why go: Constructed in 879 A.D., Cairo's oldest and largest mosque was built to accommodate ... read more»
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Why go: While the Giza Pyramids steal most of the limelight, travelers looking to experience ancient Egypt ... read more»
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Why go: The best way to follow up your trip to the pyramids is visiting the Egyptian ... read more»
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Why go: When you're itching to return to modern times, head to Zamalek, an upscale neighborhood ... read more»
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Why go: You'll need to devote a whole day to the Salah El-Din Citadel, which is ... read more»
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Why go: Sandwiched between Giza and Dahshur in southern Cairo, this palm-tree-encompassed archaeological site houses the Step ... read more»
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Why go: For the best taste of Cairo's vibrant, chaotic personality, make a beeline to the ... read more»
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Why go: Rising above the Citadel in Islamic Cairo, the Mohamed Ali Mosque remains the most recognizable ... read more»
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Why go: Flanking the eastern edge of Islamic Cairo is Al-Azhar Park, a massive green space and ... read more»
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Why go: Located in Coptic Cairo in the southern part of the city, the Coptic Museum offers ... read more»
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Why go: Located in the southern sliver of Islamic Cairo, the Museum of Islamic Art boasts a ... read more»
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Why go: First founded in 969 A.D., Cairo is considered a very young capital by Egyptian ... read more»
