Cairo
The Pyramids, the Nile, and 5,000 years of history in one city
Cairo is one of the most overwhelming cities on Earth, and the Great Pyramid of Giza on the edge of town makes it immediately clear you are somewhere historically extraordinary. Beyond the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum holds treasures that took a civilisation millennia to create. The Khan el-Khalili bazaar is a maze of spices, silver, and stories. Cairo is not easy: it is loud, dusty, traffic-choked. But it is unforgettable.
- 01Ful medames (fava beans) for breakfast
- 02Koshari at Abou Tarek
- 03Shawarma in Zamalek
- 04Umm Ali (Egyptian bread pudding) at a local restaurant
Pyramid sunrise with a reputable guide is worth the early alarm and the price
Haggle at Khan el-Khalili but with humour, it is a ritual, not a battle
The Egyptian Museum overwhelms, focus your energy on the Tutankhamun room
The Coptic quarter is quiet, beautiful, and often entirely missed by visitors
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