Top 50 Best Things to Do in Cairo
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  • The Egyptian Museum in Cairotop_1
    󰺂10
    Cairo476m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Egyptian Museum in Cairo has a rich collection of artifacts on display
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    Highlights:
    󱨜See Tutankhamun's Gold Mask in Person
    Tutankhamun's 440-pound gold mask
    󱨠Saved by 533 users󱨠478 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    A must-visit place in this lifetime. Compared to other places, there are far fewer scammers. Many ancient artifacts, including mummies, are on display. Tutankhamun's mask is inside the museum, but photography is not allowed. The enormous statues are truly awe-inspiring.

  • Khan el-Khalilitop_2
    󰺂9.4
    Cairo2.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoExperience Arab culture at Khan el-Khalili in Cairo
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    Highlights:
    󰀆Ancient Arabian buildings & walls surround market
    󱓊Historic open-air market & architecture
    󱨠Saved by 472 users
    4.4/5
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    Khalili Market is the most legendary Arab traditional market in Cairo, and has been an important trading center on the Silk Road since the 14th century. The maze of narrow lanes is lined with gold and silver shops, spice stalls, handicraft workshops, copper lamps, papyrus and other specialty products. The Fisharvi Café in the core area (founded in 1773) still retains the tradition of gathering Arab literary artists, while the stained glass and mosque minarets under the market dome form a unique Islamic picture. Despite the obvious commercialization and the need to be vigilant against high-price traps, the noisy bargaining noise, the air of mint tea and spices still make it a must-visit place to experience Egyptian culture.

  • Cairo Citadeltop_3
    󰺂9.1
    Cairo2.9 km from downtown
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    Highlights:
    Historic Yusof Well & Pavilion
    󱨜The Millennial Twin Castles built by General Saladin
    󱨠Saved by 213 users󱨠37% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    The Military Museum in Saladin Castle🏰 allows you to learn about the military culture from ancient Egypt to the present day Egypt🇪🇬. If you buy a ticket to Saladin Castle🎫, you can enter the Military Museum inside the castle for free (note: there is a hidden small museum in the Military Museum where staff sell tickets, and you need to pay to visit). The entire castle building exudes a strong Sultan Ottoman atmosphere, which is definitely worth visiting here!

  • Nile
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    󰺂8.5
    Cairo615m from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFelucca ride on the Nile in Aswan
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    Highlights:
    󰋄Floods nourish fertile river valleys
    Sail Nile on a felucca
    󱨠Saved by 231 users󱨠141 positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    At that time, on the way from Luxor to Hurghada, I began to miss the Nile River infinitely. Every time I saw the river, I couldn't help but marvel in my heart. It was just a natural scenery, but it had an unreal beauty, flat and vast. I always lived in southern China and always thought that rivers came from valleys, magnificent or winding, with mountains on both sides, but the Nile River was still flat on both sides. I think there would be no Egypt without the Nile River. In such a hot and dry place that is not suitable for living, it should be this river that can pass through thousands of years without changing and keep people. Now, I have been away from Egypt for more than ten days. The most frequent flash in my memory is still the Nile River. Its beauty seems to allow anything to happen. I suddenly understand Agatha very much. If you face such a miracle every day, it is not surprising that you can write any story. Finally, I actually want to say that the Old Falls Hotel is worth staying (if the budget allows, but the afternoon tea is very bad, so be careful.

  • The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
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    󰺂8.1
    Cairo4.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜An overview of the history of Egyptian civilization
    Explore Ancient Egyptian life with VR technology
    4.7/5
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    The museum is laid out in a complete historical timeline, focusing on the entire history of Egyptian civilization, covering prehistory, Pharaoh, Greek and Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern Egyptian culture, presenting the characteristics of Egypt's multicultural integration. The museum square is large and spacious, and the architectural design cleverly combines the symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization with modern architectural language, respecting tradition and full of future. If you want to know more, you can read my travel notes on my homepage.

  • Hanging Church
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    󰺂8.1
    Cairo4.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Display of 8th century Coptic Christian artifacts
    󱨜White tower shines under blue sky
    󱨠Saved by 107 users󱨠39% positive reviews
    4.9/5
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    The hanging church building itself is like a work of art, standing on a cliff, giving a mysterious sense of solemnity. The exquisite interior decoration complements the magnificent scenery outside, making people feel like they are in a quiet and sacred space. In addition, the natural scenery around the church is beautiful and a very memorable experience. Highly recommended for friends who like to explore beautiful buildings and seek peace.

  • Coptic Cairo
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    󰺂7.8
    Cairo4.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Cairo's 360° view from Citadel
    Explore ancient Islamic heritage & 14th century
    4.7/5
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    Located in the northeast of Cairo, it has a history of thousands of years. It has many scenic spots and historical sites such as the ancient castle, mosques, and the Khalili Traditional Crafts Market. It was listed in the World Heritage List in 1979. There are more than 1,000 mosques in Cairo, and the towering minarets of the mosques are straight into the clouds, so Cairo is also known as the "City of a Thousand Minarets". Located in the old city, the Khalili Market consists of thousands of shops distributed in dozens of streets and alleys, and many of the shops can be traced back to the 14th century. The narrow roads are lined with various jewelry, copper plates, stone carvings, leather goods and other traditional Egyptian handicrafts. Most tourists come here to buy tourist souvenirs. Shopping here is a special feeling, as if walking into the real version of "One Thousand and One Nights".

  • Islamic Cairo
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    󰺂7.7
    Cairo3.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Authentic Egyptian market experience
    󰋄Copper & papyrus crafts market
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.7/5
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    Exploring the old Islamic city is like walking into a story of a thousand and one nights. Every alley here is full of mystery and magic, as if telling an old story. 📜✨ Shuttle through the maze of streets, every corner may meet the traces of history, and every slate records the traces of the years. 👣🕰️ Those exquisite crafts, aromatic spices, and melodious prayers are showing the unique charm of Islamic culture to the world. 🎨🎵 If you come to the old Islamic town, you may as well slow down and feel every peace and beauty here. 😌💕

  • The Cave Church
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    󰺂7.6
    Cairo4.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜A classic example of Kievan Rus' religious culture
    Journey into the mysterious underground tunnel
    4.6/5
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    After passing through the garbage city and arriving at this ancient church, I marveled at human wisdom and awe of faith. You can take a taxi online and ask the driver to wait. It is not easy to take a taxi back. The ceiling of the church has no colorful glass and gorgeous decorations, but it is extremely sacred and quiet.

  • Cairo Tower
    10
    󰺂6.9
    Cairo1.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Night Attractions in Cairo
    Highlights:
    Panoramic view of Nile & pyramids
    󰋄Egyptian history & culture nightly
    󱨠34% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    The Cairo Tower, as an iconic building in Egypt, does have a certain historical and cultural value. However, it did not impress me in terms of the experience. The facilities inside the tower are slightly old and the maintenance does not seem to be perfect. After climbing the tower, the view is wide, but due to the development of the city, the surrounding landscape is not very attractive. For history lovers, there may be some attractions here, but for thrill-seeking travelers, it may seem a bit prosaic.

What Best Things to Do are there in Cairo?
These are all Best Things to Do in Cairo:The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Khan el-Khalili, Cairo Citadel, Nile, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cairo?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Cairo include:The Egyptian Museum in Cairo:4.7, Khan el-Khalili:4.4, Cairo Citadel:4.6, Nile:4.7, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:4.7
At what locations in Cairo can Best Things to Do in Cairo be found?
The Best Things to Do in Cairo are mainly located in:The Egyptian Museum in Cairo:Cairo, Khan el-Khalili:Cairo, Cairo Citadel:Cairo, Nile:Cairo, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:Cairo
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