Cairo International Airport 16 min
Cairo Tower (27 min) Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant. ميدان التحرير (24 min) Historic square & site of revolution lined with offices, university buildings & antiquities museum. The Coptic Museum (29 min) 1908 building housing a collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts. Mosque of Muhammad Ali (21 min) Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs. City Of The Dead Cairo Egypt (20 min) Sprawling ancient cemetery known for its warren of ornate tombs, mausoleums & historic burial sites. Khan el-Khalili (20 min) Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices. Mokattam (24 min) Range of low hills in Cairo's suburbs that features the Cave Church & sweeping views of the city. The Hanging Church (29 min) Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons. Al Azhar Park (18 min) Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views. Abdeen Palace Museum (24 min) Ornate former palace with 500 rooms, home to museums containing silver, weapons & royal artifacts. Mosque of Ibn Tulun (26 min) Sprawling mosque built in 879 A.D., with courtyard lined by stucco arcades & elegant spiral minaret. The Egyptian Museum (23 min) Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures. Al-Azhar Mosque (22 min) Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning. Baron Palace (10 min) Stately & abandoned Indian Hindu temple featuring a carved wooden spiral staircase & gardens. Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Salah Salem Street, Cairo (22 min) Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders. |