Cairo International Airport 35 min
Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo (17 min) Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders. The Coptic Museum (9 min) 1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts. The Hanging Church (9 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. Mosque of Muhammad Ali (17 min) Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs. Al Azhar Park (21 min) Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views. Cairo Tower (12 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. The Egyptian Museum (12 min) Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Mosque of Ibn Tulun (15 min) Sprawling mosque built in 879 A.D., with courtyard lined by stucco arcades & elegant spiral minaret. Pyramid of Khafre (30 min) Second-tallest of the ancient pyramids of Giza & tomb of the pharaoh Khafre, dating to c. 2570 BCE. Khan el-Khalili (21 min) Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices. Great Sphinx of Giza (30 min) Iconic stone monument that is more than 4,500 years old & has a human face on a lion's body. Giza Necropolis (28 min) Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins. Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Al Manial Palace) (19 min) This ornately decorated home was built between 1899 & 1929 in European & Islamic styles. Giza Plateau (29 min) Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites. ميدان التحرير (11 min) Historic square & site of revolution lined with offices, university buildings & antiquities museum. |