Cairo Tourism
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, with a name that means "the victorious city."
This stunning, historic, ancient city is most visitors' first stop on a trip through Egypt. The Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum top the list for most, but there is a lot more to see and do in this city. Here are the best things to do in Cairo:
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Returning to central Cairo, just outside Tahrir Square, visitors will find the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (Tahrir Square); one of the many museums in the city that invite people to explore Egypt's glorious past. This must-see museum houses a unique collection of over 160,000 pieces of ancient Egyptian history. Take the time to browse the museum's rooms dedicated to some of the most prosperous Egyptian dynasties and discover what life was like during the era of the pharaohs.
Old Cairo
This side of Cairo stretches for a mile, is the oldest place of settlement, and religious worship in the region, and it combines Islamic, Christian, and Jewish history. In the alleys of narrow streets, you will find yourself at a cultural and religious crossroads. Discover the Amr Mosque, the first mosque built in Cairo, the Ibn Ezra Synagogue, which dates back to the ninth century, in addition to Coptic Cairo with some of the oldest churches in the world, such as the Church of Saint George, or the Hanging Church of Saint George. Virgin Mary, raised in the fourth century.
Khan El Khalili
Enter medieval Islamic Cairo on an imaginary oriental journey to a land of spices, luxurious fabrics, and perfumes. The area displays many monuments and mosques from the Islamic period, but the jewel of this area is undoubtedly the Khan Al Khalili Bazaar. Founded in the 14th century, it is one of the first markets in the world, with a maze of winding and narrow alleys. Almost anything can be bought here and if a merchant doesn't have what you're looking for, they'll be happy to find someone with it. Don't forget to bargain though!
Al-Azhar Mosque
Al-Azhar was built in 970 AD, and it is one of Cairo's newer mosques. The building has seen large-scale expansions over the course of a thousand years and thus has become a harmonious blend of architectural styles. The mosque displays three minarets dating back to the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, while the central courtyard is the oldest part built. The building also hosts the second oldest university in the world, dating back to AD 988, with its large modern campus as the most famous place to study Sunni theology.
Cairo Tower
The tower, which has a height of 187 meters, is the second most famous landmark in Cairo after the pyramids. The tower was created in 1961 as a stylized lotus plant, and it is best to enjoy the 360-degree views of the tower late in the morning after the smog burned through the city below. Visitors can also reserve a table at the Sky Garden Cafe, which is located one floor below the observation deck and offers some great panoramas for dinner time.
Cruise On The Nile
You can’t have a trip to Cairo without experience a trip cruising in the Nile. You can choose between restaurants, nightclubs, and floating cruise boats, but nothing beats a relaxing and rewarding river experience onboard a felucca. Come to dusk, when the call to prayer reverberates all over Cairo, take one of these traditional dhows, and enjoy the wonderful tranquility that only the Nile River can offer. Sailing the same river that Cleopatra did many centuries ago is a real pleasure.
Cairo weather
Cairo has only two seasons: approximately eight months in the summer and four months in the winter. In the hot summer months of June, July, and August, the average daily maximum temperature is 35 ° C and the average daily minimum is 21 ° C. During the winter, the strong tropical sun makes days warm and dry, but the nights are cool and wet, often refreshed by the Nile breezes. The average daily maximum temperature in January and February is 19 ° C, and the average daily minimum is 8.5 ° C. The best time to visit Cairo is in autumn or spring when the weather is not very hot or cold.
