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Gizeh Plateau
Ollie #1 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 66 reviews

The Giza Plateau is home to the three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure as well as the Sphinx and numerous mastabas, tombs, and mortuary temples.  The pyramids usually... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Museums
Al-Azhar Park
Ollie #2 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 57 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Ollie #3 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 191 reviews
Owner description: This is one of the most extensive archaeological sites comprising many important monuments such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Pyramid of Unas,...... more » Owner description: This is one of the most extensive archaeological sites comprising many important monuments such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Pyramid of Unas, Pyramid of Sekhemket, Mastaba of Ti and the deep underground Persian Tombs. « less
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Historic Sites
Dahshur
Ollie #4 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 60 reviews
Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Ollie #5 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews

The Pyramid of Djoser is the showpiece of the necropolis at Saqqara.  Built in the 27th Century BC by the first recorded architect, Imhotep, this is the prototype for all the... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Architectural Buildings
Mohamed Ali Mosque (Citadel of Saladin)
Ollie #6 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews

The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns the Citadel of Salah ad-Din.  Built between 1824 and 1857 in the Ottoman style, the mosque was intended to echo the great imperial mosques of the... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Old City (Coptic Cairo)
Ollie #7 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 99 reviews
Owner description: Once known as the Roman stronghold of Babylon, Cairo’s oldest section is the ancient heart of the Coptic Christian community featuring five original...... more » Owner description: Once known as the Roman stronghold of Babylon, Cairo’s oldest section is the ancient heart of the Coptic Christian community featuring five original churches, the first mosque built in Egypt and the oldest synagogue, all representing three of the major world religions. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Historic Walking Areas; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Keops Pyramid
Ollie #8 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 19 reviews

An ancient arab proverb says it all, "Man fears time; time fears the pyramids".  The Pyramid of Khufu (Keops in Greek) is the only remaining wonder of the ancient world.  Built of... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
Egyptian Antiquities Museum
Ollie #9 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 314 reviews

This famous museum built in 1902 houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyption artifacts (more than 120,000 items on display) featuring the famous Tutankhamun... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums; Museums; Speciality Museums
Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Ollie #10 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews

The Mosque of Sultan Hassan is one of the best examples of early Mamluk architecture in Cairo.  The portal and courtyard are grand and imposing; its four niches were used for the... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Alabaster Sphinx
Ollie #11 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews

This impressive monument weighing eighty tons was carved to honor an unknown Pharaoh during the 18th Dynasty.  Made of calcite, a type of alabaster, the sphinx is 26 feet long and... more »

Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Al-Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe
Ollie #12 of 123 attractions in Cairo
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Performances
Islamic Cairo
Ollie #13 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 55 reviews

            Islamic Cairo, the jewel of Cairo                   ...   I This very special part of Cairo is centered around "El Hussein", that is how it is know to locals - but  to... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Ollie #14 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
Owner description: This is considered one of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques, which was built between AD 876 and AD 879 by an Abbasid governor sent from Baghdad to...... more » Owner description: This is considered one of Egypt's largest and oldest mosques, which was built between AD 876 and AD 879 by an Abbasid governor sent from Baghdad to rule over Egypt. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Mosque of Al-Azhar
Ollie #15 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
The oldest university in the world is built around this ancient mosque, which has been the center of Islamic scholarship since 975 AD.
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Educational Sites
Heliopolis
Ollie #16 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

Heliopolis One of the most attractive and pleasant areas of Cairo         Photos: Baghdad Street, Korba - Heliopolis         Heliopolis is a suburb of Cairo, close to the Airport... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Citadel (Al-Qalaa)
Ollie #17 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4.5 of 5 stars 42 reviews

This massive stone fortress, begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 was home to Egypt's rulers for 700 years.  Egypt's diverse heritage can be seen in the fortifications, palaces, mosques... more »

Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Military Bases/ Facilities; Historic Sites; Neighbourhoods
Solar Boat Museum
Ollie #18 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Khan Al-Khalili
Ollie #19 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 178 reviews
Owner description: Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air bazaar is filled with unique and exotic items from spices and perfumes to...... more » Owner description: Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this busy and colorful open-air bazaar is filled with unique and exotic items from spices and perfumes to jewelry and souvenirs. « less
Attraction type  Flea/ Street Markets; Shopping centres; Architectural Buildings
Memphis
Ollie #20 of 123 attractions in Cairo
4 of 5 stars 136 reviews

Memphis was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Middle Kingdom.  It is believed that the Nile at one time flowed closer to this site, but changed its course, making a move to... more »

Attraction type  Ancient Ruins
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