Egypt
Cairo Governorate
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9,539,673Population 🕒 10:21Local time
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world: a thousand minarets, Coptic churches, great museums and the Nile running through it all.
Known for
- Historic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Al-Azhar Mosque, founded in 970
- The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar: brass lanterns, inlay work and spices
- Coptic Cairo and the Hanging Church
- Koshari, ful and ta'ameya: the street food of the capital
- Khayamiya: hand-stitched tent appliqué from the Street of the Tentmakers
Cities of Cairo Governorate
6Things to do in Cairo Governorate
Tour Packages (Multi-Day)
8 days Classic Egypt: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan & a Nile cruise · ٨ أيام مصر الكلاسيكية: القاهرة والأقصر وأسوان وكروز
≈ US$1,326Cairo
Local Food Tours
Downtown Cairo street food: koshari, ful & feteer · أكل شارع في وسط البلد: كشري وفول وفطير
≈ US$19.50Cairo
Islamic & Coptic Heritage
Islamic Cairo walk: Al-Muizz Street & Khan el-Khalili
≈ US$14.63Cairo
Conferences & Events
Conference venue for 300 with simultaneous interpretation · قاعة مؤتمرات ٣٠٠ فرد مع ترجمة فورية
≈ US$2,340Cairo
Licensed Guides & Translators
Arabic–English–Spanish translator & city guide · مترجم ومرشد عربي وإنجليزي وإسباني
≈ US$38.99Cairo
Religious Tourism
Holy Family route: Old Cairo & the Wadi El Natrun monasteries
≈ US$37.04Cairo
Family & Kids
Japanese Garden in Helwan
≈ US$0.98Helwan
Family & Kids
Al-Azhar Park picnic and sunset
≈ US$4.88Cairo
Bazaars & Shopping
Khan el-Khalili bazaar and spice market walk
≈ US$7.80Cairo
Pharaonic Sites & Museums
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir with an Egyptologist
≈ US$21.45Cairo
Islamic & Coptic Heritage
Saladin Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
≈ US$17.55Cairo
Photography Tours
Old Cairo street photography walk · جولة تصوير في شوارع القاهرة القديمة
≈ US$18.52Cairo
Sea Trips
Felucca ride on the Nile at sunset
≈ US$6.83Cairo
Local Food Tours
Downtown street food tour: koshari, ful and ta'ameya
≈ US$10.73Cairo
Culture & History
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization ticket and tour
≈ US$16.57Cairo
Islamic & Coptic Heritage
Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra
≈ US$12.68Cairo
Islamic & Coptic Heritage
Guided walk: Al-Azhar Mosque and Al-Muizz Street
≈ US$14.63Cairo
Car with Driver
Car with driver in Cairo & Giza (8 hours) · عربية بسواق في القاهرة والجيزة (٨ ساعات)
≈ US$44.84Cairo
Nile Cruises
Dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo
≈ US$27.30Cairo
Islamic & Coptic Heritage
Coptic Cairo: the Hanging Church, Abu Serga & Ben Ezra
≈ US$13.65Cairo
Visa, SIM & Money Help
Airport welcome & SIM card setup in Cairo · استقبال في مطار القاهرة وتجهيز شريحة الموبايل
≈ US$15.60Cairo
Local products & crafts
Market
Festivals & events
Events
13Nov
Cairo International Film Festival · مهرجان القاهرة السينمائي الدوليCairo, Egypt · القاهرة
13Dec
لقاء أعضاء إحنا أونلاين - القاهرةالقاهرة
21Jan
Cairo International Book Fair · معرض القاهرة الدولي للكتابCairo, Egypt · القاهرة
10Feb
Ramadan nights on Al-Muizz Street · ليالي رمضان في شارع المعزCairo, Egypt · القاهرة
