in Egypt★ Capital

Cairo

Egypt's sprawling, energetic capital on the Nile, packed with pharaonic treasures, medieval mosques and buzzing bazaars.

Notable spots

Egyptian Museum
Museum
The historic Tahrir Square home of pharaonic antiquities.
Khan el-Khalili
Shopping
A labyrinthine 14th-century bazaar of lamps, spices and coffeehouses.
Citadel of Saladin
History
Al-Muizz Street
Area
Coptic Cairo
History

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Cairo in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Photo: Egyptian Museum · Wikimedia