🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt

Cairo

Cairo is Egypt’s capital and largest city. In our opinion, the four most famous sights to do or see are the Giza pyramid complex, Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Cairo and Khan el-Khalili. Planning to visit Cairo? Check out all our recommendations below!

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Giza pyramid complex

Located on the outskirts of Cairo, the Giza Pyramid complex is by far the most famous in Egypt. The pyramids are not in Cairo itself, but are located just a few kilometres from Cairo, in Giza. The pyramids in this complex were built between about 2551 and 2472…

The Egyptian Museum

One of the biggest crowd-pullers is located in the heart of Cairo on Tharirplei, the Egyptian Museum. The stately museum, designed by French architect Marcel Dourgnon, opened its doors at the beginning of the 20th century. Nowhere else in the world…

Citadel of Cairo

The Cairo Citadel is one of the most elegant fortresses of the Middle Ages and therefore an important landmark of the city. Located in downtown Cairo, the Citadel houses several museums, mosques and other buildings. It is an ancient…

Khan el-Khalili bazaar

There is no better way to soak up the real culture of a country than at its local market. The Khan el-Khalili is the largest souk in the world and is located in the heart of Cairo, not far from the Egyptian Museum. The Khan el-Khalili souk, runs right through…