Things to do in Cairo

Cairo

A museum beside the Giza plateau holding the complete Tutankhamun collection and thousands of objects moved from the old Tahrir museum. Located near the Giza pyramids, it was built to house a large share of Egypt's antiquities, including the Tutankhamun collection. A colossal statue of Ramesses II stands in the entrance atrium.

Cairo

A medieval market quarter of covered lanes, coppersmiths, perfume shops and old coffee houses in Islamic Cairo. The bazaar dates back to the 14th century and sits in Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lanes sell spices, lanterns, jewellery and textiles, and bargaining is normal practice.

Cairo

Three fourth-dynasty royal pyramids and the Sphinx on the plateau at the city's edge, with interior chambers open on separate tickets. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still standing. Built around 4,500 years ago, the complex is part of the Memphis and its Necropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site.