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The best attractions, experiences, and things to do in Cairo, Egypt.
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The Great Pyramid of Giza — the only surviving wonder of the ancient world—
The Sphinx — the enigmatic limestone colossus guarding the pyramids—
The Giza Plateau — stand among the pyramids at dawn, before the crowds arrive—
Inside the Great Pyramid — enter the King's Chamber, claustrophobic and extraordinary—
Sound and Light Show at Giza — the pyramids illuminated and narrated after dark—
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — the world's largest archaeological museum—
Tutankhamun's treasures at the GEM — the golden death mask and 5,000 artefacts—
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square — the old museum, mummies and ancient artefacts—
The Mummy Room at the GEM — the royal mummies of New Kingdom pharaohs—
Islamic Cairo — the medieval city, mosques, minarets and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar—
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar — the most atmospheric and ancient market in the Arab world—
Al-Azhar Mosque — the oldest university in the world, founded 970 AD—
Ibn Tulun Mosque — the oldest mosque in Cairo in its original form, 879 AD—
Citadel of Saladin — the medieval fortress dominating Islamic Cairo—
Mohammed Ali Mosque — the Ottoman mosque inside the Citadel, alabaster interior—
Sultan Hassan Mosque — the most important example of Mamluk architecture in Cairo—
Al-Rifa'i Mosque — the royal mausoleum, the Shah of Iran and King Farouk buried here—
Al-Muizz Street — the most important Islamic street in the world, living museum—
Bab Zuweila — the last surviving southern gate of medieval Cairo, climb the minarets—
Museum of Islamic Art — the finest collection of Islamic art and artefacts in the world—
Coptic Cairo — the earliest Christian quarter, the Hanging Church and St Sergius—
The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqah) — the most famous Coptic church, 3rd-4th century—
Ben Ezra Synagogue — the oldest synagogue in Egypt, where Moses was allegedly found—
The Coptic Museum — the world's largest collection of Coptic Christian art—
Old Cairo (Fustat) — the first Arab settlement in Egypt, archaeological site and churches—
Zamalek neighbourhood — the island suburb, art galleries and the Cairo Jazz Club—
Cairo Tower — the lotus-flower tower on Gezira Island, panoramic views of the city—
Garden City — the leafy colonial neighbourhood along the Nile, embassies and hotels—
Cairo Opera House — performances in the cultural complex on Gezira Island—
Nile felucca at sunset — traditional sailing boat on the Nile, utterly romantic—
Nile dinner cruise — the illuminated city from the river, belly dancing and live music—
Koshary at Abou Tarek — Egypt's national dish, lentils, pasta and spiced tomato sauce—
Ful medames — the fava bean breakfast, a 5,000-year-old Egyptian staple—
Ta'amiyya (Egyptian falafel) — made with fava beans, not chickpeas, greener and finer—
Konafa at El Abd or Om Hassan — the cheese pastry dessert, the finest in Egypt—
Ahwa (Egyptian coffee house) — shisha, dominoes and mint tea, the Egyptian social ritual—
Sham el Sheikh's fish restaurants — fresh Red Sea fish, an hour by plane—
Day trip to Memphis and Saqqara — the oldest pyramid (Djoser's Step Pyramid) and ancient capital—
Day trip to Luxor — the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple—
Day trip to Alexandria — the Mediterranean city of Alexander the Great, Bibliotheca Alexandrina—
Siwa Oasis — the remote oasis city of Alexander and the Oracle of Amun—
Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley) — UNESCO fossil site, ancient whale skeletons in the desert—
Fayoum Oasis — the ancient lake depression, Wadi El Rayan waterfalls and desert dunes—
White Desert — the extraordinary chalk formations north of Farafra, camp under the stars—
Hot air balloon over Luxor — the most spectacular way to see the Valley of the Kings—
Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan — the timeless journey past temples and riverside villages—
Abu Simbel temples near Aswan — Ramesses II's colossal rock temples, moved to save them—
Camel ride around the pyramids — the tourist classic, worth doing at least once—
Egypt Museum shop at the GEM — the finest collection of Egyptian art reproductions—
Cairo by night — the city that never sleeps, midnight Koshary and shisha until dawn—