Cairo, the capital of Egypt, was founded in the year 969. The city is known to many for its ancient history, including the beautiful Giza pyramids, the River Nile, and other ancient sights.

The Cairo metropolitan area is home to 21.3 million people, making it the largest in Africa and the Arabic countries and the 6th largest in the world. Cairo's rich historical background and modern metropolitan features make it an exciting city with sights and activities for everyone.

Must-sees in and around Cairo

• The Giza Pyramid Complex
  • The Giza Pyramid Complex is one of the seven wonders of the world – something you wouldn't want to miss when visiting Cairo. The sight consists of the Great Pyramid, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Sphinx, and multiple other smaller pyramids, temples, and tombs. The Giza Pyramid Complex is situated approximately 13 kilometers southwest of Cairo.
• The Egyptian Museum
  • The Egyptian Museum is the perfect pair for a day at the Giza Pyramids. The museum holds 120 000 artifacts from the past 5000 years in Egypt, including the breathtaking Gold Mask of Tutankhamun. The Egyptian Museum situates in Downtown Cairo.
• Cairo Tower
  • Cairo Tower is a 187-meter tall free-standing tower in the heart of Cairo. It is the tallest building in Egypt and North Africa. The view from the tower is lovely at all times of the day, but Cairo at night is something extraordinary. Don't forget to ask why the tower was built on your visit! The Cairo Tower situates on the Nile's Gezira Island in the Zamalek district.
• The River Nile
  • The Nile is a historical river that was had vast importance in Egyptian life for thousands of years. The river flows through nine countries, and it is approximately 6,650 kilometers long, making it the longest in the world. Cairo was built on the Nile's banks, and the river serves as part of the city's western borders. Experience the river best by taking a cruise.
• Khan El-Khalili
  • The Khan El-Khalili bazaar is a legendary place where you can spend hours. Stop by to buy souvenirs, spices, jewelry, or whatever happens to be on sale. The beautiful alleys will take you on a trip back in time with an authentic bazaar experience, as it has been around for hundreds of years. The Khan El-Khalili bazaar situates in the El Gamaliya district.
• Al-Azhar Mosque
  • Al-Azhar Mosque is a marvelous and vast must-see. The world's oldest university was built around this Islamic mosque and has been active since the year 975. The university is also known to be black graduation robes' place of origin. The mosque is located in the El-Darb El-Ahmar district, a few minutes away from Khan El-Khalili by foot.