Cairo
Cairo is magnificent, beautiful, and amazing city. It is the capital of Egypt and it’s largest city. Located near the Nile Delta, Cairo was founded in 969 AD during the Fatimid dynasty. One of the Arab countries, the second largest in Africa, and the sixth largest in the world. Cairo is associated with the famous Giza pyramid complex and the ancient city of Memphis.
Pyramids of Giza
Most visitors will make a must see trip to the four most famous sights; the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Sphinx. But for those who want to explore more, the desert plateau surrounding the pyramids is full of tombs, temple ruins and smaller pyramids.
National Museum of Egyptian civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a large museum (490,000 square meters ) in the ancient city of Fustat, Cairo, Egypt. The museum now open and displays a collection of 50,000 artifacts, presenting Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. It will act as a venue for a variety of events, including film screenings, conferences, lectures and cultural activities and will target broad local, national and international audiences.
Khan Al Khalili
The oldest market, agglomeration of shops, are basically a medieval-style mall arranged around small courtyards. It stocks everything from soap powder to semiprecious stones, open from around 9 AM to well after sundown have plenty of the souvenir vendors. It was built in the 14th century, some parts such as the gold district, the copper smiths, and the spice dealers are still the 1st choice for thousands of locals. Almost anything can be bought here.
Coptic Cairo
Is a part of Old Cairo which includes; the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity before and during the Islamic era, as most of its churches were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
Bab Zuweila
Built in the 11th century, was an execution site during Mamluk times. There are exhibits about the gate’s history, with thorough explanations in English inside the gate. While on top the roof , you can get a panoramic sight of the citadel.
Museum of Islamic Art
This museum, holds one of the world’s finest collections of Islamic art. What’s on display are only about 80,000 sliver objects which the museum owns, but the selected items are stunning. The museum was heavily damaged in 2014 in an attack on nearby police headquarters but after extensive renovations was finally reopened early in 2017.
Sharia Al Muizz Li Din Allah
Sharia Al Muizz, as it’s usually called, was Cairo’s grand thoroughfare, once chock-a-block with storytellers has entertainers and food stalls. The part of Sharia Al Muizz just north of Khan Al Khalili’s gold district known as Bein Al Qasreen.