Places to visit in Cairo

If you're looking for an unforgettable experience in Cairo, look no further than a day tour. From ancient history and culture to shopping, there's something for everyone. Plan Egypt Tours provides a wealth of knowledge and insight into the city’s landmarks, giving you an in-depth look into Cairo’s long and fascinating history, enjoy Places to visit in Cairo.

Visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, explore the Luxor Temple, and marvel at the Karnak Temple Complex. Visit the old Cairo district and explore the narrow streets of Khan El Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Take a day trip to Alexandria and explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, the Montaza Palace, and much more During your Cairo Tour Packages.

Places to visit in Cairo

Whether you’re looking for a private tour of Cairo’s top attractions or a more intimate experience with a local guide, a day's tour in Cairo is a perfect way to discover this immensely diverse and incredibly vibrant city. With world-class museums, a spectacular skyline, and a unique atmosphere, Cairo is a city unlike any other and is sure to leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Planning a trip to Cairo? Check out these great Cairo travel packages! Whether you're looking for a short city break or a longer stay, there's something for everyone.

Family Adventure: Enjoy a family-friendly adventure in Cairo! This package includes a guided tour of the city, a camel ride in the desert, and a visit to the world-famous Cairo Zoo.

Romantic Getaway: Treat your special someone to a romantic getaway in Cairo. This Cairo package includes a luxurious stay in a 5-star hotel, a hot air balloon ride over the city, and an intimate dinner overlooking the Nile river.

1- One of the best places in Cairo to shop is Khan el-Khalili.

Its souq (bazaar), a maze-like network of narrow alleyways built as a commercial area in 1400 CE, is still alive with the clanging of silversmiths and metalworkers.

Divert off the main thoroughfare into the surrounding alleyways, and the small shops and cluttered workshops are some of the best places to visit in Cairo if you're looking to buy traditional products from Egypt. The main streets have long since completely given themselves over to the tourist trade (with plenty of cheap papyrus pictures and plastic pyramids on display).

2- Salah El Din Citadel The Best Place to visit in Cairo. 

Salah El din constructed Cairo's citadel in 1176, giving it a commanding position at the base of the Mokattam Hills.

With the exception of the eastern exterior walls, the original edifice he designed has long since vanished, although subsequent monarchs have added their own features.

The most well-known structure and the primary draw are the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. One of Cairo's most famous buildings is the "Alabaster Mosque," so named for its white stone and towering, abnormally slender minarets.

3- Sultan Hassan Mosque

one of the best Mamluk architectural examples in the world is a masterpiece of Islamic workmanship with a wealth of stalactite detailing and exquisite arabesque motifs.

It was constructed for Sultan Hassan el-Nasir between 1356 and 1363.

The south corner's minaret is Cairo's tallest at 81.5 meters, and the large main gateway at the north corner is over 26 meters high.

The main entrance opens into a domed vestibule, which is followed by a tiny antechamber and a corridor that leads to the elaborate open court that is built around a toilet fountain.

4- Bab Zuweila is the most intriguing of all the gates in the Old Cairo neighborhood.

This 11th-century remnant from the middle ages offers breathtaking rooftop views of the entire neighborhood if you climb to the top.

The gate itself features two minarets and is the final remaining southern entrance to the ancient town.

The Sheikh al-Mu'ayyad Mosque, with its red-and-white masonry, is immediate across the street. A little distance away are the intriguing artisan stalls of the Street of the Tentmakers, where Egypt's vibrant cloth, used for weddings and other special occasions, is sold in large quantities.

5- Ahmed Ibn Tulun

The governor of the Abbasid dynasty, constructed the Ibn Tulun Mosque, the second-oldest mosque still standing in Cairo, between 876 and 879 CE.

It was the biggest mosque in the world when it was first constructed.

Many surviving remnants of the elaborate frieze work may be seen in the colonnades of the main court, which open onto a number of halls with small fronts.

The main prayer hall's (southern side of the court) mihrab still bears some of its original gold mosaic decoration, as well as pieces of its older stucco and wood carving design.

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