Cairo is one of the most important tourist cities in Egypt, where entertainment, culture and history mix together to create a one-of-a-kind experience. It has many popular attractions filled with history, ranging from historic cafés to the famous Cairo Corniche, filled of visitors who come here to seek comfort and tranquility by enjoying the views of the river, especially at night.
Cairo also has a variety of extremely luxurious hotels to fit all budgets, as well as plenty of restaurants and popular markets. Cairo is, undoubtedly, one of the best tourist destinations in the world, as many agree after visiting it. The city attracts millions of travelers around the world every year, mostly because it is filled with many tourist attractions. Let’s find out together what some of the most popular ones are!
The Giza Pyramids
Located in the Giza Governorate, on the west bank of the Nile. Three beautiful pyramids converged named from the largest to the smallest— Khufu, Khafra, and Menqra. They were was built around 25 century BC, and serve as the tombs of the three kings who built them, being named after them.
The pyramids of Giza are the first and most important of the seven wonders of the world and one of the largest mystery in the ancient and modern history. It is also one of the largest and most important archaeological monuments built throughout history, and its engineering still remains a mystery.
The Sphinx
One of the most famous tourist attractions in the world, the Sphinx is a statue of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The ancient Egyptians are believed to have built it during the reign of Pharaoh Khafra. It is located on the Giza plateau on the west bank of the Nile River, in front of the Pyramid of Khafra. It is considered to be the oldest known carvings of the world.
Pharaonic Village
The Pharaonic Village is one of the most popular tourist places in Cairo. It is, without a doubt, a must-visit if you reach Cairo. In this village you will get to know Egyptian history from its beginnings, and the civilizations of the ancient pharaohs. The landmarks and architecture of this village, together with its buildings, are a living testimony of a great period of ancient history, filled with mysteries that still amaze the world.
Cairo Tower
Enjoy the magnificent views of Cairo, with both its old and modern landmarks and neighborhoods. The Cairo Tower rises to 187 meters, which is higher than the largest pyramid from the Giza pyramids. Located in the heart of Cairo on the island of Zamalek in the Nile River, the tower has a unique restaurant located on a rotating platform, making it a unique way to provide visitors with a comprehensive view of the tourist areas in Cairo.
Khan al-Khalili
The most popular market in Cairo, always filled with visitors, both foreigners and locals. Khan al-Khalili is one of the oldest markets in the East, being over 600 years old, and its original architecture remains intact from the Mamluk era to this day.
It offers a wide range of handicrafts such as copper and wood, as well as artifacts and gifts carried by tourists in large quantities. And do not forget Al-Feshawi cafe, which is known both Arab and international.
Ibn Tulun Mosque
This mosque was built by Ahmed Ibn Tulun in 263 AH. Tulun was a Turkish Mamluk who engineered the mosque. The minaret found inside this mosque is the oldest minaret in Egypt, and it is the only remaining mosque in Egypt that has not been changed its structure for hundreds of years.
Abdeen Palace
This is undoubtedly a magnificent architectural masterpiece that you should visit. It was built during the reign of Mohammed Ali Pasha’s family in Egypt. It was then the council of the government from 1872 until 1952. This palace witnessed important events from the time of the Queen until the revolution in July 1952, which represented the beginning of modern Cairo. It was later converted into a museum, which is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
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