Things to do in Cairo

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Top 10 things to do in Cairo

1.Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
The three great pyramids (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure) and the monumental Sphinx—Egypt's most iconic monuments. Enjoy panoramic views from the Giza Plateau.
≈ 20 €
2.Egyptian Museum Cairo - Royal Mummies Room
National museum housing the world's largest collection of Egyptian antiquities. Dedicated room featuring royal mummies, New Kingdom treasures, and sarcophagi.
≈ 15 €
3.Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque
12th-century fortress overlooking Cairo with a stunning mosque featuring white domes and minarets. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and desert.
≈ 8 €
4.Egyptian Museum of Cairo
Galleries of the world's largest museum of Egyptian antiquities. Treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, royal mummies, and monumental statues.
≈ 12 €
5.Khan El-Khalili Market and Spice Bazaar
Historic grand bazaar in Cairo featuring souvenir stalls, textiles, jewelry, and spices. Experience the authentic atmosphere of medieval Cairo.
Free
6.Sunset Cruise on the Nile
Traditional sailboat (felucca) or motorized boat with dinner and live music on the Nile. Watch Cairo's illuminated riverbanks at sunset.
≈ 45-80 €
7.Nile Dinner Cruise with Oriental Dance Show
Evening cruise on the Nile featuring a traditional Egyptian buffet, live music, and an enchanting oriental dance performance in a festive atmosphere.
≈ 40-50 €
8.Saqqara Necropolis and Step Pyramid
Funerary complex of Pharaoh Djoser featuring the iconic Step Pyramid, Egypt's first stone monument. Explore mastabas and beautifully decorated tombs.
≈ 18 €
9.Coptic Museum and Hanging Church of Abu Serga
Museum housing the largest collection of Coptic art. A 4th-century hanging church built above a Roman fortress.
≈ 6 €
10.Khan El-Khalili Market
Historic bazaar in medieval Cairo dating back to the 14th century. Spices, textiles, souvenirs, and jewelry in an authentic atmosphere away from mass tourism.
Free