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Explore all that you are looking for about Cairo tourist attractions with our full guide. Read more about all the amazing history of Cairo tourist attractions. Explore the hidden fact about the incredible Egyptian Museum, the glorious Giza Pyramids complex that contains the three Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, all the artifacts and attraction of the Fatimid and Ottoman Empires such as Khan El Khalili, Salah El Din Citadel and many more.
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Here are some of our Cairo day tours if you are already in Cairo and prefer to visit Cairo tourist attractions or want to book a day tour from Cairo to any attraction in Egypt, then you can choose from our Cairo day tours below, or if you are looking for a tour package to Egypt that includes discovering Cairo, then you can check our Egypt tour packages and choose your dream vacation, also, our Nile cruises include wonderful experiences in Egypt, you can check it now!
Cairo (Al Qahirah) means “The Vanquisher” as it is one of the few cities in the world that was able to stand the test of time. Cairo is known of course of being the capital of Egypt and the city’s metropolitan area is considered one of the largest cities in Africa, the biggest in the middle east and the Arab world and the 15th largest city in the entire world. It is located on the lifestream of Egypt the Nile River, 135 km west of the red sea and 160 km inland from the Mediterranean and in its heart the famous Tahrir square and the extraordinary Egyptian Museum in one of the best places to visit in Cairo that holds the unbelievable amount of artifacts and antiquities dating back to the 26th century. The climate is usual as Cairo enjoys eight months of summer and four months of winter. It is also the headquarters of the government, the center for all sectors of financial control and economic production and the home to the biggest mass media Centre, film & music industry in the Middle East, artistic institutes, cultural centers,Museums, sports clubs and universities in addition to the population of 9 million people covering 3,083 sq km which leads to an unstoppable stream of constant activity.
Cairo history goes back 5,000 years to the city of Memphis, one of Egypt’s ancient capitals and one of the most important Cairo tourist attractions, which is 24 km southwest of Cairo, there is also not far away the Giza pyramid complex that can’t be missed during your Egypt tours, they hold two of the world’s seven wonders which are the Sphinx, and the Great Pyramid. The modern city that we know today can be traced back to the roman 2000 years back when they took over Egypt and constructed fortress called Babylon which was the center of the Orthodox community during the Coptic era in the late 4th century, that’s why all of Cairo’s Coptic churches are located in the same era along the fortress walls of Babylon like the hanging church and many others, that you can explore through our Cairo day tours. In 641 B.C, The Islamic capital Al-Fustat was constructed by the conqueror Amr Ibn Al-As north of Babylon, many dynasties added many constructions north to the city of Fustat like Al-Askar in 750 BC by the Umayyads and al-Qatai in 870 BC by Ahmed Ibn Tulun who also built a mosque by his name in 878 BC which is also one of the most important Cairo tourist attractions. In 970, a general by the name Jawhar from the Fatimid dynasty conquered Egypt and establishes a new city called Al Qahirah northeast of the current settlements and in that dynasty, the magical Khan El Khalili bazaar was constructed and it’s highlight of Cairo tourist attractions that you can visit during your Egypt travel packages to buy some memorized artifacts from their. When the city of Fustat went in flames in 1168 in a battle against the crusaders, which led Al-Qahirah to be the official capital of Egypt. Over the years, the rebuilt city of Fustat and all the surrounding settlements were known as old Cairo and in the 11the century the first sultan of Egypt transformed Cairo into an imperial metropolis and constructing his famous salah El-din citadel. In 1340, Cairo became the biggest city in Africa, Asia Minor and Europe and a center of Spice trade and Islamic studies as Al-Azhar university was constructed to be one of Cairo’s greatest architectural masterpieces on the hands of the Mamluk dynasty.
In 1805, Egypt became under the control of Muhammad Ali Pasha who freed Egypt from the Ottoman empire and sought to drive the country into the modern era. He saw the true potential of Cairo as he built many public buildings including Mohammed Ali Mosque which is a big landmark of Cairo tourist attractions that you can visit it during your Egypt private tours, even his grandson Isam’il Pasha (1863-1879) constructed many maidens, avenues and a modern area called downtown Cairo influenced by Baron Haussmann’s renovation of Paris. From the 1950s till now, the path of development hasn’t slowed down as new cities, and projects are still built every single day while facing all the typical problems may face like expanding the population, transportation, and infrastructural services but never still Cairo will forever be the essence of Egypt.
The entire country of Egypt deserve to be seen with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan like Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read More About the Best Places to Visit in Egypt
If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read More About Egypt Travel Visa.
Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a bit tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the weather is unsafe and if any changes have been made.
You should pack everything you could ever need and but in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.
We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 10 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main concern priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the best atmosphere until you return home.
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read More
Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light, sunblock during your time in Egypt in the summer and wear comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt.
The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read More
Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.
The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.
The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot and winter is cool and mild but sometimes it becomes cold at night. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.
