The Ultimate Cairo City Tour

Cairo is the capital of Egypt, a country that is home to the Egyptian Pyramids, and some of the most important archaeological and historical sites in the world. Here we take you through our top 10 sights in Cairo, so that you can experience all that this fantastic city has to offer. When you are ready to book, contact Brightsun Travel about a wide range of cheap flights to Cairo, including direct flights from London – perfect for that weekend city break.

1. Egypt Museum

Take a trip back in time at the Egypt Museum in Downtown Cairo, which showcases arguably the world’s most important collection of ancient artefacts. The museum houses the remains of Pharaohs from 1650 BC in its Royal Mummies Hall, as well as the famous black statue of Khafre.

2. Al Azhar Mosque

In Cairo you can take walking tours to help you appreciate the city’s ancient history and diverse present. Most include a tour of the beautiful Al Azhar Mosque, founded in 970 AD, with white marble courtyards, giant prayer halls and intricate minarets.

3. Nile Cruise

For front row views of the Nile you could stay at the exclusive Sofitel hotel that has exceptional restaurants serving incredible Egyptian cuisine. Or you could take a cruise down the Nile on a traditional sailboat for an impressive day out, Cairo style.

4. Ibn Mosque

Cairo is full of extraordinary Islamic architecture, including the ninth century Ibn Mosque, a building of enormous historical importance, which is the city’s oldest intact and functioning Islamic monument. The mosque is also one of the most beautiful in the city, covering an area of over 2 hectares.

5. The Pyramids of Giza

From Cairo you could visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Egyptian Pyramids, which date back thousands of years. The Pyramids were built as tombs for Pharaohs, by teams of ancient Egyptians thought to be 10,000 strong in number.

6. Khan al-Khalili

The back street markets of Khan al-Khalili are like something off the set of a movie. These markets, which date back to the 14th century, are places where you can join locals at traditional coffee houses, and haggle for a range of products from spices to gold.

7. Museum of Islamic Art

The Museum of Islamic Art boasts one of the world’s most comprehensive, and most beautiful, collections of Islamic art, including architectural artefacts, ceramics, carpets and even medical tools, making for a stunning day out in the heart of the city.

8. Cairo Tower

The Cairo Tower is a famous landmark in Cairo towering almost 200 metres above the city, complete with an observation deck with spectacular views of Cairo’s skyline. Head to the Sky Garden café or the Tower’s revolving restaurant and experience a night to remember.

9. Al-Azhar Park

In 2005 this once garbage dump in the city was converted into a spectacular park, now the biggest park in Cairo, boasting beautiful gardens and fountains, as well as lakes and on site restaurants. Take a picnic and enjoy fantastic views over the city.

10. Egyptian Textile Museum

The Egyptian Textile Museum is a unique museum in the Middle East, set in a beautiful central building in Cairo, featuring a range of exhibits. The museum has jewellery worn by Pharaohs in ancient Egypt, as well as traditional tribal costumes.

Getting there

Brightsun Travel has a wide choice of Cairo flights from UK, including direct flights with British Airways from London, plus discounted stop-over routes with some of Europe’s major airlines.

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