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Cairo, Egypt
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When to visit
Attracties in Cairo, Egypt
1. Great Pyramid of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu)
2. Great Sphinx of Giza
3. Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
4. Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)
5. Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser)
6. Citadel of Saladin (Muhammad Ali Mosque)
7. Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
8. Hanging Church (Saint Virgin Mary's Coptic Orthodox Church)
9. Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
10. Cairo Tower
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Basbousa
Basbousa is a semolina cake that soaks up fragrant syrup and is often crowned with a single almond, making it a symbol of hospitality at Egyptian gatherings.
Konafa
Konafa wraps molten sweet cheese or cream in a crisp nest of shredded pastry, creating a dramatic contrast of textures that makes it a Ramadan favorite in Cairo.
Umm Ali
Umm Ali is a warm, milky bread pudding made with flaky pastry and nuts, and its comforting richness turned a simple leftover dessert into a beloved Egyptian classic.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Koshari
Koshari stacks rice, lentils, and macaroni under spicy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions, it is a delicious mashup that became Cairo's everyday street-food emblem.
Ful Medames
Ful Medames is a humble fava bean stew seasoned with olive oil, lemon, and cumin, it has fueled Egyptians for centuries as a hearty breakfast and street-food staple.
Ta'amiya (Falafel)
Ta'amiya, Egypt's falafel, is traditionally made from fava beans rather than chickpeas, giving it a vivid green interior and a uniquely Egyptian flavor.
Traditional Beverages
Karkade
Karkade is a tart, deep-crimson hibiscus drink often served cold in Cairo, it doubles as a festive refreshment and a natural source of vitamin C.
Sahlab
Sahlab is a creamy, fragrant milk pudding thickened with orchid flour or starch, topped with cinnamon and nuts to warm Cairo winters with floral sweetness.
Sugarcane juice
Fresh sugarcane juice, pressed at Cairo street stalls, tastes like liquid sunshine and was prized by workers for quick, natural energy.
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Day trips
Giza Plateau (Pyramids & Sphinx)
World-famous pyramids and the Great Sphinx near Cairo.
Google MapsFayoum (Wadi El Rayan & Lake Qarun)
Oases, waterfalls, and a scenic desert-lake landscape.
Google MapsAlexandria
Mediterranean city with historic sites and corniche.
Google MapsReacties (8)
Pyramids at Giza at sunrise are actually worth the hype, smaller museums felt meh but the main sites hit hard.
Crazy vibrant city, food is unreal if you like bold spices. Expect noise and honking, but the energy kept us awake and exploring.
Start major museums right when they open, afternoons get packed. Also bring cash, some tickets lines/terminals glitch and there are cheap late-entry slots.
Crowds were intense at major spots, but wandering side streets gave real glimpses of daily life. Not a polished tourist city, and I loved that.
Use the metro for long runs, but for short hops use Careem or Uber. Avoid white cabs that refuse meters, always agree price or insist on meter.
Getting there
Train stations
Main lines to Alexandria, Delta and Upper Egypt
Local and regional services; access to Giza area
Use CAI airport shuttle/taxis or Uber; Ramses Station links to the metro and city center.
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