The Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
Cairo
القاهرة · Pyramids & the timeless Nile
A vast, thrilling megacity where the last surviving wonder of the ancient world sits at the desert's edge. Cairo layers Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic history over a chaotic modern sprawl — the Pyramids of Giza, medieval mosques and the Nile all in one restless city.
Top sightsSights
Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
The 4,500-year-old wonders on the Giza plateau at the city’s edge.
Grand Egyptian Museum
The vast new museum holding Tutankhamun’s complete treasures.
Khan el-Khalili
A labyrinthine medieval bazaar of spices, lanterns and coffee houses.
Islamic Cairo
A UNESCO old city of grand mosques, madrasas and the Citadel.
Coptic Cairo
Ancient churches and the Hanging Church in the Christian quarter.
What to eatFood
Koshari
Egypt’s national dish of rice, lentils, pasta and fried onions in tomato sauce.
Ful medames
Slow-cooked fava beans with oil, lemon and spices — the classic breakfast.
Molokhia
A green jute-leaf stew served with rice or bread.
Good to know
- Go to the Pyramids early to beat heat and crowds.
- Agree taxi fares first or use ride apps; traffic is intense.
- Dress modestly, especially around mosques.
Getting there
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the busiest in Africa; trains and buses head south to Luxor and Aswan.
Next city
Luxor