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Must be Seen

Cairo Tower
Egyptian Museum of Antiques
The Sphynx and Pyramids of Giza
Gate of Bab Zuwayla
City of the Dead (Qarafa) - this huge necropolis on the East side of Cairo is a vast 'living cemetery' as it were makes it a fascinating place to visit.

Activities

Traditional dance
Hhorseback or Camel riding
Swimming
Whirling Derviches - Free performances by Sufi dancers take place at the Citadel and on Wednesday and Saturday nights at the Mausoleum of Al-Ghouri in Islamic Cairo. These are amazing performances
Falucca on the Nile - You can rent a Falucca (an ancient sail boat) by the hour
Visit the Mummification Museum - has everything you've ever wanted to know about mummies and the process of mummification
Visit the Luxor Museum houses many of the relics found at the Theben temples and necropolis on the west bank. The museum comes highly recommended because it will enrich your experience when you visit the rest of the sites
Karnak - North of Luxor city are the spectacular Temples of Karnak. In ancient times, Karnak was known as Ipet-isut, 'The most select of places'. The temple complex of Karnak was built over a time period of 1500 years and was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt

When to go

The best time to visit Cairo, is during the cooler months between November and March.

Events

Every year, Cairo provides an array of international events. Some of the most attended and proclaimed are:
Cairo International Book Fair - This fair is considered as the largest book fair in the Middle East. This book fair is held at the Nasr International Fair Grounds every January. Millions of books of any imaginable topic are displayed and sold
Cairo International Song Festival - This song festival is organise under the auspices of the Minister of tourism to promote mutual understanding and friendship among nations through music and songs. This is held every August.
Cairo Theatre Festival - This is an annual festival that gives chance to new theatrical art. Artists from all over the world present new theatrical art in ten days. Held every September
Pharaoh's Rally - Rally de Pharaon or Pharaoh's Rally is celebrated from late September to early October in Cairo. It is a traditional cross country rally staged in Egypt
Arabic Music Festival - A month of soulful festivity is held in the month of November or December. It is a festival of Arabic music after the long awaited relaxation from summer's heat
Cairo International Film Festival - Year after year, Cairo tries to come out with the best possible experience for film critics, fans, and guests both local and international through exhibitions of numerous quality films from around the world.

Dining Out

Citadel: Elegantly landscaped on what was a 500-year-old garbage heap outside the main wall of the medieval quarter, Al Azhar Park is congested Cairo's first large green space in more than a century. An immediate hit with the Egyptian elite, who vie for the outdoor tables, the park's Mamluk-styled Citadel is one of the world's most atmospheric alfresco dining experiences. / Adress: Al Haram Street, Gizeh, Cairo. Ph: +20 2 346 7757
Rossini: One of the most elegant restaurants in the district, this former villa offers a classy dining experience and a delicious Italian menu. The soft lighting, elegantly set tables and soft piano music create a warm and romantic ambiance. Adress: 66 Omar Ibn el-Khattab Street – Cairo
Petit Palmyra: Local food with elegance. Adress: 27 Al-Ahram Street, Cairo.

Shopping

Cairo is a kind of a shoppers paradise, one can get almost everything and also it is possible to watch them being made
Bazaars and Bargaining - One of the pleasures of Cairo is to get lost in the bazaars (souqs) and take in the sights, smells and sounds of life in all its chaos and glory. It is possible to find carpets, camels, shoes, books and veils or whatever else takes your fancy. It could be really exciting getting immersed in a world that has changed little in hundreds of years
For souvenirs most tourists head to Khan Al-Khalil one of the world's oldest bazaars. Haggling is part of the “business” here
The main goods sold are gold, silver, copper, perfume, spices, and cloth. Another place that gets good reviews for souvenir shoppers is the Khan Misr Touloun also located in medieval Cairo, just in front of the Mosque Ibn Touloun
You probably aren't seriously considering buying a 'ship of the desert' but just wait until you see these lovely beasts at the camel bazaar (souq al-gamal). Held every Friday beyond Sharia Sudan in the west of city these beasts have travelled a long way to get to Cairo, so give them a pat on the head. Go early in the morning to get the most out of this bazaar
Try the Wekalet al-Balah, for fabrics, including Egyptian cotton, the Tent makers' Bazaar for applique-work, Mohammed Ali Street for musical instruments, and Mahmoud Abd El Ghaffar in the Khan Al-Khalili for dance costumes (for the belly-dancers among you)

Nightlife

Cairo by night is a transformed city of national and international plays, casinos and popular night clubs. Is always recommended to see some outlined typical shows, like belly dancing and folkloric ones.