VISITING CAIRO? HERE ARE 6 CITY SITES & 2 DAY TRIPS YOU CAN’T MISS

Making the decision to visit Egypt is in itself an exhilarating experience.  

For most travelers, it’s a truly once in a lifetime experience, one they have grown up wondering if they would ever really make happen. And the moment you finally decide to go it’s a big deal. Very few visitors will make their own travel arrangements and for good reason.  

For such a momentous trip, and such an iconic destination, you don’t want to get it wrong. Most people’s biggest fear is to miss the best experiences and go on the wrong ones. So it’s no surprise that working with a certified and experienced travel advisor is your first stop. 

Together we’ll curate your itinerary, one that will fit your own personal travel style and interests. While you won’t be able to see and experience absolutely everything, we can make sure you hit the biggest and best that Egypt has to offer.  

We’ll start our planning in Cairo, where the majority of visitors land. Known as the city of a thousand minarets, Cairo is the natural starting point for your visit to Egypt.  

Most travelers spend two or three days here, but you could easily spend more.  

There’s so much to explore in the fascinating city, from ancient religious sites and bustling markets to world-class museums, not to mention the history and culture and architecture. 

Plus, it’s your hub for day trips to the pyramids. 

Here are some of the popular city sites : 

1. Bab Zuweila 

As you walk through Old Cairo, visiting Al Azhar Mosque and the Tentmakers' Souk, make a stop at Bab Zuweila (bab means “gate” in Arabic). It’s one of the last gates still standing in the Old City.  

Here, you’ll find two of Cairo’s famous minarets. Be sure to head to the rooftop for panoramic views.  

2. The Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan Architecture lovers will be in awe. Home to the tallest minaret in Cairo, this massive mosque and madrasa (Islamic college) is one of the best examples of Mamluk architecture in the world.  
   

Built in the mid-1300s, the monument is still appreciated today for its innovative architectural components. 

3. The Egyptian Museum / Grand Egyptian Museum 

The Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square in Cairo is considered one of the best museums in the world, with an astonishing collection of antiquities. 

The Grand Egyptian Museum, when it opens near the Pyramids of Giza, will replace the Egyptian Museum. The new museum will be larger, more modern, and even more renowned than its predecessor. 

Whether you visit the old or new location, you won’t be able to see everything in a single visit, but you must check out the famous Tutankhamun Galleries. Beyond that, you can decide what treasures interest you most. 

4.  National Museum of Egyptian Civilizations If you’re fascinated by mummies, you’ll want to make a stop here. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilizations (NMEC), dedicated to telling the entire story of Egypt's human history, is the permanent home of the Royal Mummies Collection. You can expect to see Ramses II and III, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, Seti I and II, and more