Top 10 Things to see and do in Cairo

Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and the largest city in the entire Middle East and North African region. Founded in the late 10th century on the Nile Delta, Cairo is one of the region’s most important cities, politically and culturally. Cairo has been nicknamed “the city of a thousand minarets” for its abundance of Islamic architecture. Cairo plays a massive part in the economy of Egypt, as most of the nation’s commerce is generated within the city. Cairo has an extensive list of visitor attractions, as it is a very busy city with a long and colorful past. Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Tower, and historical Old Cairo are among the must-visit locations inside and near the metropolis.

Here are some of the top places to visit in Cairo

1. Pyramids of Giza
2. The Egyptian Museum
3. Al-Azhar Mosque
4. Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo)
5. Khan el-Khalili (Souq Quarter)
6. The Citadel
7. Sultan Hassan Mosque
8. Bab Zuweila
9. Al-Muizz li-Din Allah Street
10. Ibn Tulun Mosque

Things to do in Cairo

1. Enjoy Cairo from above at the Citadel
2. Visit Muhammad Ali Mosque and Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad ibn Qala’un Mosque
3. Take a break from the traffic at Al-Azhar Park
4. Dive into the bustle and chaos of Islamic Cairo
5. Climb Bab Zuwayla Minaret (or look for an alternative)
6. Tour the kaleidoscopic Khan el Khalili
7. Explore the churches and unique atmosphere of Coptic Cairo
8. Have a sunset drink at Loft 21
9. Make your wishes come true at the Pyramids of Giza
10. Eat kosher from Abou Tarek

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Kane Parker

I'm a fellow at the Travel Center in London, which is a leading European travel company established in 1987 by Moresand Ltd. I have been writing contents based on holidays and tours for the last five years at Travel Center. My passion is to help people who love travelling and are looking for the ideal travel tips on destinations all around the world. Like a lot of people, I hoped travel would solve everything. I set off - convinced my trip would be all about incredible, life-changing moments; ones full of sunsets and rainbows and meaningful experiences. Instead, I stumbled headfirst into a disaster.