Cairo Attractions

Every year Cairo welcomes large number of tourists, who are often attracted to the historic beauty of the city. Whether it is shopping, sailing, belly dancing, cultural events or sightseeing, Cairo offers different options to tourists. Public festivals and museum exhibits are other attractions of this city.

Khan el-Khalili, the largest open-air market in Egypt, is certainly the highlight of this city. Other major attractions for tourists include Egyptian Museum, Cairo Opera House and the Citadel. Cairo also houses some of the most famous Islamic sites like El-Azhar Mosque and Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Besides these, the city also houses plethora of churches and museums.

The Great Pyramids of Giza is another popular tourist spot for those visiting Cairo. Here, one can enjoy the horse rides during day, while the night can be spent camping or watching the sound and light show. Cairo is home to several urban parks and nature reserves like Al-Azhar Park. Amusement parks, such as Sindbad and Al Fustat Garden are also popular amongst kids. Nile River dinner cruise is another activity that attracts lot of tourists after the sightseeing schedule.

Cairo is one of the best places to taste Middle Eastern cuisine. However, other cuisines like Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Lebanese and Turkish are also easily available at restaurants in Zamalek, Mohandeseen and Dokki.