Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Egypt in terms of area, population, and tourist places to visit in Cairo as well. Its people are hospitable and treat their tourists with kindness and welcome. Cairo’s disadvantage...

Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and one of the largest cities in Egypt in terms of area, population, and tourist places to visit in Cairo as well. Its people are hospitable and treat their tourists with kindness and welcome. Cairo’s disadvantage is the crowding, so we advise you to try to avoid Friday and Saturday visits because it is the official holiday in Egypt. However, despite its crowds, the tourist places to visit in Cairo and Cairo things to do are endless.

Most popular Cairo things to do

Only in Cairo, you will find diversity in the activities to do in Cairo with a special flavor, as it echoes the achievements of the ancient Egyptians in more than one era, in addition to its diversity between historical tourism, religious tourism, Nile cruises, and other fun things to do in Cairo Egypt. You will never get bored, so let’s take a tour of the places to visit in Cairo.

Pyramids of Giza.

The most popular activity known in Cairo things to do is the Pyramids of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, located in the Giza Governorate in Greater Cairo, built to be immortal, and they are the tombs of the pharaohs (Khufu - Khafre - Menkaure) that were built by a miracle to see them today. It is more than 4500 years old. The pharaohs of Egypt expected to become gods in the afterlife and that death was the beginning of a new life, so they built huge pyramid temples and tombs to fit their new world.

The pyramids also include the statue of the Sphinx, which has a human head and a lion's body. Some history professors say that it is a metaphor for the courage of the ancient Egyptians, and others say that it is a guard for the group of tombs of the pharaohs in general. In the end, it is a wonderful memorial statue.

During your visit to the pyramids, do not forget to take various memorial photos, ride horses and camels, and enjoy the fun Bedouin sessions.

Since you’re in Giza, it is possible to include in your program a visit to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, but what will you find there? This is what you will know now.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was known all over the world because of the great event related to the transfer of mummies from the Egyptian Museum to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. It is impossible to deny the diversity of the exhibits in the museum, from the royal muffins, archaeological artifacts, and ancient inscriptions to historical cultural practices and currencies.

When you enter the main hall of the museum, you will find large screens that tell the history of Ancient Egyptians in all its stages. As the first cultural center of its kind in the entire Arab world, NMEC takes all visitors on an exciting journey through Egypt's rich heritage and practices. Soon you can visit the Grand Egyptian Museum after its opening in 2022. It will be a global event also attended by all satellite channels from all over the world.

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is one of the oldest museums in the Middle East, and it also houses the largest pharaonic pieces and artifacts in the world. When you go to the Egyptian Museum, you will learn about the pre-dynastic era until Greek and Roman times.

 In this ancient museum, you will find everything that was buried with Yuya and Tuya, Psusennes I, and the treasures of Tanis. You will also see the archaeological painting that embodies the memory of the unification of Lower and Upper Egypt under the rule of one king, the priceless Narmer Panel. Then you move on to the statues of the great kings, the owners of the building of the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and then you explore how the ancient man used to live, and you see the pots and food that he ate and everything that was used in the past. After you finish your tour in the Egyptian Museum, you will be in Tahrir square by the River Nile, so what do you think of the Nile Cruise with the beautiful sunset?

Cairo Nile River Cruise 

Egypt is a place worth exploring, so what do you think about exploring it at night? The night in Cairo has a special taste especially with the luxury Nile Cruise which is full of Egyptian songs and dances. You can also have your lunch or dinner on the ship and enjoy the songs, lighting, and places you discover, such as the Cairo Tower, the Opera House, and other discoveries. A trip worth trying. Enjoy the best luxury Nile cruise offered to you at Egypt Promotion.

Egypt day tours are abundant and diverse, especially in Cairo, where you will really get to know the Egyptian culture. Cairo day tours and the activities to do in Cairo that I mentioned are the most famous in Cairo and are considered a small part of Cairo things to do. You can browse through the Cairo excursions that we provide and discover more tourist places to visit in Cairo.

If your stay in Cairo is long, you can also travel and move between the governorates of Egypt to discover more, you will find a lot of Luxor things to do. Moving from Cairo to Luxor is available in our travel packages, or if you are looking for coastal trips you can go to Hurghada, Hurghada has a lot to do or Sharm El Sheikh is famous for its rare coral reefs and its amazing cafe that offers different parties daily and other things to do in Sharm El Sheikh.