Introduction to Cairo tourist attractions

Introduction: Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is the largest city in Africa and one of the oldest cities in the world. If you want to see the pyramids of Egypt, don’t miss the city of Cairo. So, what else is there to do in Cairo? Let's take a look with the editor.

About Cairo

There are many attractions in and around Cairo, so a three-day tour is generally more suitable. There are two major areas to visit in the pyramids alone: ??the Pyramids of Giza and the Pyramids of Saqqara in the distance. The Egyptian Museum is the most famous and largest museum of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world and is well worth a visit.

Best time to travel

Cairo has a Mediterranean climate with two distinct seasons. Summer is from May to October, and autumn is from November to April. In mid-November, the temperature is around 25 degrees Celsius during the day and 15 degrees Celsius at night. Except for the hot and windy summer months of June to August, which are not suitable for tourism, the climate is mild at other times, which is the peak tourist season in Cairo.

What to wear

Cairo’s daily temperature range is large, and tourist buses, hotels, and restaurants are all air-conditioned in summer. Therefore, you should bring some cold-proof clothes along with your summer clothes. Also, be sure to bring sunscreen and sunglasses when visiting sites like the pyramids, as you'll be spending a lot of time in the desert.

Cairo Tour Route

Cairo Classic Three-Day Tour Route:

D1: Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Mon Cala, Red Pyramid.

D2: Hanging Church Muhammad Ali Mosque Khalili Market Saladin Castle.

D3: Egyptian Museum Cairo Opera House

Cairo one-day tour selection:

D1: Koshari El Tahrir Giza Pyramid Saladin Citadel Hussein Mosque Khali Market ElFishawy Cafe Gad Sultan Hassan Mosque.

One-day leisure tour in Cairo:

D1: Memphis, Giza Pyramid, Khufu Pyramid, Khafre Pyramid, Hanging Church, Egyptian Museum, Egyptian National Railway Museum.

Two-day tour of Cairo:

D1: Giza Pyramids, Saladin’s Citadel

D2: Saidna Hussein Mosque, Nile River

Cairo Attractions Guide

Memphis and its necropolis from Giza to the Pyramids of Shur

The Pyramids of Giza are located in the southwest suburbs of Cairo and are the most famous pyramid area in Egypt. One of the seven wonders of the world. There are three great pyramids (——), belonging to the three pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty, namely Sunsandai Khufu, Haraf and Mankaura. In addition, there are world-famous ruins, such as the Sphinx, Sun Boat and Valley Temple

The Sphinx

The Sphinx is also called "The Sphinx", which is "Father of Terror" in Arabic. It means. It is 73 meters long, more than 21 meters high, and 5 meters wide. Its head is carved into the image of Pharaoh Khafulah, with a majestic expression and a gaze looking into the distance. East, crouching next to the Tomb of Haraf

Almost every visitor here takes a photo of the misplaced "Kissing" Sphinx climbing up the corridor next to the Sphinx. , you can get what you want. In addition, you can take photos of various postures such as leaning on the pyramid and kissing the pyramid.

The Egyptian Antiquities Museum

The Egyptian Museum is located in the center of Cairo. Near Tahrir Square, cultural relics from ancient Egypt to Roman rule are displayed. Come here to witness the golden masks of the Egyptian pharaohs, the treasure of the museum, and visit the mummies of many pharaohs and royal nobles in the mummy exhibition hall to learn about their production techniques.