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You can't swing a hookah in Cairo without striking archeological treasure! "The City of a Thousand Minarets" boasts not only stunning Ottoman mosques, but ancient wonders and a clash of modern and traditional cultures. Here's what to see.

  • 1. Pyramid of Djoser

    Book a day trip to this stepped tomb built by the earliest known architect, Imhotep. The Pyramid of Djoser has survived over 4 millenia, though all that remains of the Pharoah Djoser is his left foot!

  • 2. Egyptian Museum of Antiquities

    The museum boasts the world's largest collection of Egyptian antiquities, including Tutankhamen's solid gold death mask. Expect strict security measures, but it's truly a must-see!

  • 3. Al-Azhar Park

    Finished in 2005, it's already hard to imagine how the site of the breathtaking Al-Azhar Park was once a mountain of garbage accumulated over five centuries!

  • 4. Al-Azhar Mosque

    For a tour of Cairo's religious life and history, there's no better place to start than at the city's oldest mosque. Al-Azhar Mosque was built in 970AD and it's also home to the world's first university!

  • 5. Khan Al-Khalili

    Khan Al-Khalili,Cairo's most prominent souk (market), is as old as the Egyptian capital itself, and its economic heart still beats with tourists and locals alike!

  • 6. Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    Crowning its citadel is Cairo's most prominent landmark. Not only is the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali one of the best places to visit, it offers greats views of the city too.

  • 7. Giza Necropolis

    Though home to two of Cairo's most famous icons – the Great Pyramids and Sphinx – the Necropolis' best attraction might actually be the fascinating ancient workers' village.

Planning Your Visit

  • When to go?

    The best time to visit Cairo is from October through to May, when the weather isn't insufferably hot. Hotels are cheaper during its scorching summer, but don't settle for a place without air conditioning and a pool!

  • How many days?

    Book 3 or 4 days minimum just for sightseeing, but a full week is recommended for archeological day trips, or simply to uncover the many sides of Cairo's vibrant culture.

Good to know

  • Language
    Modern Standard Arabic
  • Currency
    Egyptian Pound EGP (£)
  • Time Zone
    UTC (+02:00)
  • Country Code
    +20
  • Best time to visit
    From October through May, you'll find cooler temperatures, making sightseeing more pleasant.

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4.4 / 5

based on 6,959 reviews

We had a wonderful first day in Cairo with Mervat as our guide and Ramy. Mervat explained to us very well the sightseeing attractions before we saw them and then reinforced the message when we got closer to the attractions. We also got a general understanding of Egyptian culture, economy and living. She answered all of our questions with great english, professionalism and empathy. Ramy was a great driver, always took care of us, made sure we had water with us, snacks and was in a good mood, always very caring and stopping by the closest possible to the sightseeing attractions to avoid us having to walk too much. Ramy ensured we used hand gel sanitizer throughout the day as a covid protective measure. We felt safe, both followed Covid preventative measures with face masks and it felt safe visiting the pyramids given limited people (very empty) which was also great for pictures! I definitely recommend the tour and also travelling at this time of year. Great hospitality!

From Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Dahshur & Lunch Reviewed by Anonymous, 3/23/2021

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I took a full day trip form Emo tours. My guide, Ola, was very professional and knowledgeable in her field. She explained and told a lot about the egyptian history. We also talked a lot about different cultures and Egypt in general. She is very passionate about her work, I highly recommend her as a tour guide. My driver Mahmoud did a great job taking us from places to places in the hectic traffic of Cairo. I felt safe during the whole your.

Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara & Memphis: Private Tour with Lunch Reviewed by Tomas, 4/4/2021

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Absolutely amazing service! The driver (Mohamed) was at the hotel on time and he prepared water and snack in the car. He was extremely knowledgeable and made a very nice introduction for the places we visited along with safety tips on what to do or not to do. Fully flexible and made great suggestions on how to fulfill the day. I would definitely recommend this service to anyone wanting to experience the city with a private driver.

Cairo: Private Car Rental with Driver Reviewed by Tomaz, 4/4/2021

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We had an amazing time at the Giza-Saqqara-Memfis tour. Our guide was Eslam Hanfi and the driver Mustafah Koty. If you want to have a great experience please contact these guys. They are more like friends than a tour guide and know a lot about Egyptian history. I highly recommend this company. Very happy we chose them!

Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara & Memphis: Private Tour with Lunch Reviewed by Andyel, 4/3/2021

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Maged was a great tour guide, who you can tell loves his job. He had a great level of knowledge about ancient Egypt and taught us a lot of interesting information. I would completely recommend Maged for newcomers who want to learn more about the culture and history of Egypt.

From Cairo: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara, Dahshur & Lunch Reviewed by Tyler, 4/1/2021

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