Cairo & Giza

Egypt

About Cairo & Giza

Millennia of Egyptian history compressed into one sprawling, traffic-choked megacity: the Giza Plateau's pyramids and Sphinx, the new Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo's mosques and citadel, the old Coptic quarter, and Khan el-Khalili's bazaar alleys — all reachable from a single base by Uber, metro, or an organized day tour.

Food & drink

KoshariFood

Egypt's national dish — rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas topped with spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.

Ful medamesFood

Stewed fava beans, a staple breakfast dish.

MolokhiaFood

Jute-leaf stew, usually served over rice or with bread.

Ta'ameyaFood

Egyptian-style falafel made with fava beans rather than chickpeas, distinct from Levantine falafel.

KarkadeDrink

Hibiscus tea, served hot or cold.

Things to do

Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx

historic site

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

museum

Egyptian Museum (Tahrir Square)

museum

Saqqara — Step Pyramid

historic site

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

shopping & markets

Citadel of Salah El-Din & Mohamed Ali Mosque

religious site

Coptic Cairo

cultural site

Nile Dinner Cruise (Cairo)

culinary experience

Dahshur — Red Pyramid & Bent Pyramid

historic site

Pyramids Sound & Light Show

entertainment & leisure

Al-Azhar Park

nature park

Camel Ride at the Pyramids (sunset)

family activity