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Top Things to Do in Cairo: A Local's Guide

Cairo is one of the world's great ancient cities, the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx are just the beginning. The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Islamic Cairo and a Nile cruise are all essential experiences.

Top Things to Do in Cairo: A Local's Guide
  1. 1

    Egyptian Museum

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    Downtown

    Home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities

  2. 2

    Khan el-Khalili

    Islamic Cairo

    Cairo's medieval bazaar with gold, spices and traditional crafts

  3. 3

    Cairo Jazz Club

    Maadi

    Premier live music venue with jazz, blues and local acts nightly

  4. 4

    Coptic Museum

    Old Cairo

    World's most important collection of Coptic Christian art and artefacts

  5. 5

    Sequoia

    Zamalek

    Open-air Nile-side restaurant with Middle Eastern and Egyptian cuisine

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