Cairo Things to Do

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Egyptian Museum

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Founded in 1858 by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette (whose tomb is in the museum's garden), the giant salmon-colored building was built in 1902 under Khedive Abbas II Helmi. Housing one of the world's greatest collections... more

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WorldExplorer said

… in the Egyptian Museum. Following the unification, the Dynastic Period began and continued for about 3000 years… continue reading »
Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

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The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (better known as Cheops) around B.C... more
Pyramids Sound and Light Show

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The commentary might not impress you, but the dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sphinx and Pyramids surely will. Three times a night in three different languages, the Sphinx plays the role of storyteller, na... more
Step Pyramid of Saqqara

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Designed by Imhotep, chief architect of the III Dynasty pharaoh Djoser, this six-tiered funerary chamber was the first pyramid. Prior to its construction, pharaohs were buried beneath rectangular mastabas. Imhotep created a pyr... more

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Syerah said

… of this is King Djoser’s pyramid also known as the Step Pyramid, in Saqqara.TEXT-ALIGN: justify… continue reading »
Cairo Tower

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Built during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser with Soviet assistance, this 187m-high slender tower on an island in the Nile offers spectacular views of Cairo. Its concrete lattice work with a fluted lotus flower finial is u... more

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maustin said

… it rains again). We also went to the top of the Cairo Tower to view the city from the top of the smog… continue reading »
Sultan Hassan Mosque and Madr...

#7 of 201 things to do rated by Real Travelers

If you're only going visit one mosque in Egypt, then consider this one. Built in 1356 under the orders of Sultan Hassan bin Mohammed bin Qualaun, it was designed to serve not only as a mosque, but also as a religious school for... more
Citadel (The)

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One of Cairo's major attractions, the massive Citadel complex dominates the city skyline. Built on a limestone spur by Salah al-Din (Saladin) in the 12th century, most of its features are associated with Mohammed Ali, the early... more

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jsmadsen said

… character, and it was a fun experience.I tried to visit the Citadel--the so-called nerve center… continue reading »
Dream Park

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This fantastic 150-acre theme park is one of the largest recreational facilities in the Middle East. There is certainly plenty to do with three areas for children, teenagers and families—all with a multitude of rides and attrac... more
Cairo Opera House Performances

#10 of 201 things to do rated by Real Travelers

Opened in 1988, the Opera House complex is a stunning jewel of postmodernist architecture incorporating Islamic and Pharaonic motifs. There are two opera halls, one of which is strictly jacket-and-tie while the other is a littl... more
Military Museum

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With more space devoted to ceremonial equipment and costumes than the brutal realities of war, pacifists should not be deterred by the name of this museum. Scale models and life-size simulations depict several of Egypt's key ba... more

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