The vibrant capital of Egypt, with lots of things to do and plethora of historical and cultural attractions is surely to excite and inspire even the most seasoned travelers. From carbohydrate bombs to hunting museums to camel rides to legacy of the pyramids, there are far more compelling reasons to visit the shock and awe of Cairo.
Joelsuganth Khan el-Khalili
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- City: Cairo
Built in 1382, it was originally a hub for traveling traders in the Fatimid era. Today, it's the most visited tourist market in Egypt. Almost any kind of souvenir can be bought here, but also quality ...
Zerida Mahmoud Mukhtar Museum
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- City: Cairo
This fascinating museum was specially built to house the works of one of Egypt's most celebrated sculptors, Mahmoud Mukhtar (1891-1934) who was also the first s...
Manial Palace Museum
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- City: Cairo
Built by the uncle of King Farouk, Prince Mohammed Ali in the early 20th century, the former palace has now been turned into the beautiful Manial Palace Museum ...
Manshiet Nasr (Garbage City)
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- City: Cairo
A little bit away from this area of town, and "off the beaten path" for many tourists is an area of town well worth seeing. It is alos called as Garbage City, o...
Merryland Park
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- City: Cairo
Located in Heliopolis district near Roxy Cinema, Merryland Park is a large, nice park and entertainment center with kids' rides. In the last 5 years, many restaurants and cafes have also opened up ins...
Midan Hussein and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque
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- City: Cairo
One of the most sacred Islamic sites in the country and the Middle East, the mosque hosts the shrine in which the head of Ibn...
Military Museum
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- City: Cairo
Located within the Cairo Citadel, the Military Museum records the history of the Egyptian army forces from Pharaonic times to present day, featuring ceremonial equipment and costumes, and scale m...
Mohammed Ali Mosque
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- City: Cairo
Located in the Citadel of Cairo, Mohammed Ali Mosque is an Ottoman architecture which is highly recognized as one of the famous architectures among tourists of Cairo. It happens to be positioned in su...
Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
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- City: Cairo
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As was originally built in 642, as Cairo's first mosque, following the Arab conquest of Egypt. It was rebuilt in 673 by Mu'awiya follow...
Muizz Street
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- City: Cairo
Being one of the oldest streets in Cairo, Muizz Street is recognized for housing the magnificent ancient architectures which are as old as the city of Cairo. Approximately one kilometer long, it has t...
Muqattam Hills
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- City: Cairo
Located on the outskirts of Cairo, Muqattam Hills is a hill range situated to the southeastern part of Cairo. Having significant association with the history of Cairo, there are several caves like str...
