Cairo is the capital of Egypt with a rich history. When most of the world’s population was gathering in tribes, pyramids were already being built in the country, the purpose of which has not yet been fully determined.
There is a lot to see in the capital:
The Pyramids of Giza, which include the Pyramid of Cheops, the largest of all the pyramids. In addition to it, the burial complex includes the pyramids of Khafre and Mykerinos;
The Great Sphinx requires special attention, it is the oldest monumental sculpture, it is well preserved;
The Papyrus Museum – a material created by the hands of the ancient Egyptians from reeds, the plant was specially knocked out and then dried. In the souvenir shop, you can buy papyrus made using ancient technology;
The Egyptian Museum is a place where unique things used by ancient people are collected, as well as art objects from the Predynastic to Hellenistic periods;
The Museum of Egyptian Civilizations is a new museum space opened in 2021. The museum occupies the territory of the city of Fustat. The exhibition is dedicated to writing, religion, government, philosophy, military affairs and many other areas of human activity;
Al-Muizz Street is located in the center of ancient Cairo, here tourists will see ancient houses, mosques – their age dates back thousands of years. The street is given color by shops, cafes and the Egyptians themselves, who arrange everyday life in ancient houses;
Khan el-Khalili Market is the largest Egyptian market, founded in the 14th century. Buyers can find dried fruits, jewelry, carpets and clothes. Here you need to bargain, sellers can inflate the price by two or even three times;
Abdin Palace, built more than 150 years ago. There are 500 rooms here, the premises were occupied by the Egyptian nobility, and now it is the residence of ministers, museums and guest rooms. Gifts to the President of Egypt are on display in the palace.
Excursions in Egypt cover many temples – the Church of St. George, built 850 years ago, the Church of St. Mary – the oldest Christian temple of the 9th century, there are more than a hundred ancient icons. Among the Muslim shrines, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Ottoman governor of Egypt, stands out. It is also called Alabaster because of the alabaster panels with which the temple is faced. The attention of travelers is attracted by the Al-Azhar Mosque, the first mosque built in Cairo, and the Ibn Tulun Mosque, erected in 879 AD.
Excursions to Cairo are organized from Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada.