Craving a Middle East Trip?
Think about doing something in Egypt’s tourism industry that will change your life. If you go to the northernmost point of Africa, you will find Pharos.
Thinking about the Pyramids of Giza? A wide desert, tents, and camels?
If so, you’ve come to the RIGHT place, because I’m about to tell you how to have more fun in Egypt than you ever have before. We really want to see the Giza Pyramids, so we wouldn’t let anything stop you from going there. But Egypt has a lot of other things to see and do for tourists with different tastes and interests.
You’ve found the Travel Experts, who will share their many years of knowledge with you to help you have the best trip possible and see the real Egypt.
After you’ve seen the Giza Pyramids, the next thing on the list of 12 must-see Tourist Attractions is:
1. Visit The First Capital in Ancient Egypt at Memphis City

The ruins of the city of Memphis were found about 20 kilometers from Giza, on the west bank of the Nile near the city of Mit Rahina. Both Manetho and Herodotus say that Manethus, or the city of Memphis, was the first capital of Egypt. It is believed that King Mina started the city. He united Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt into a single kingdom and ruled all Egyptian lands from the capital of the Nile Delta, which was located at the crossroads of the northern and southern parts of the country.
Throughout the Old Kingdom period, the king lived and administered the government from the city of Memphis. This style remained in place until the Middle Kingdom was established, and Thebes became its new capital in the south.
Memphis is a place that you should definitely visit on your Egypt tours. We think you should spend some time at King Djoser’s Saqqara complex in Memphis, which contains a stepped pyramid and a complete mortuary temple surrounded by a beautiful wall. By doing this, you will be able to see the entire site. In 2020, you can see the 2,500-year-old sarcophagi found at the New Saqqara site.
If you can, visit both Memphis and Saqqara at the same time to get the best trip possible.
2. Enjoy Cairo’s Sight from Above The Citadel of Salah El-Din

Egypt’s history is talked about in-depth, from the time of the Pharaohs to the golden age of Islam in the Middle Ages. The Citadel, which in Arabic is called Qal’aa, was built on top of the Mokattam hills, which are one of the most important places in all of Cairo.
It’s true that the Salah al-Din Citadel wasn’t Cairo’s only big building project at the time. So, during the time of the Ayyubids, a long line of military fortifications were built based on the ideas of kings who had been soldiers before they became kings. Between the 13th and 19th centuries, about 700 years, the Citadel of Salah al-Din is thought to have been the centre of power for most of that time.
The story goes on after the time of the Ayyubid Kingdom and adds new parts at the same time. The Al-Nasir Mohammed Mosque is known for its amazing dome. It was built during the time of the Mamluks and is one of the best things to see when you visit the citadel. The outside of the dome is covered with green tiles, and the bulb on the top of the minaret is shaped like a garlic clove. This is the first bulb to be put on an Egyptian minaret.
Iwan al-Ashrafiyya, also called A Iwan Al-Kabir, is one of the sites related to the Mamluks that you will learn about as you learn more about their history. After that, the Ablaq Palace and some other buildings are inside the citadel.
3. Visit The Spectacular Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha

Later, from 1830 to 1848, Mohammed Ali Pasha and his family were in charge of Egypt. This was the start of the Ottoman era.
Mohammed Ali built the most important building in the citadel, but he didn’t stop there. He also gave it steel-coated domes and pencil-shaped minarets as a nod to Turkey’s Hagia Sophia Mosque. If you go to Cairo, you shouldn’t miss the chance to see the Marble and Alabaster pavement.
The Mohammed Ali Mosque of the Citadel, an impressive example of Ottoman architecture in Cairo that first opened its doors in 1848, was built by the architect Yusuf Boshnak and his team of craftsmen.
4. Experience Authentic Egyptian Dinners

When traveling, eating a variety of local specialties is an important part of the whole experience and should not be missed. Egypt is a popular tourist destination, and food makes up a huge part of the experience. Apart from the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, there are a number of regional specialties.
Koshary, molokhia, garlic okra, stuffed vegetables (stuffed), fatteh, hawawshi, falafel, dirty medames, moussaka, and stuffed pigeon are just some of the deliciously unusual dishes. Meat or cheese stuffed with vegetables (mahshi).
Now, take a look at our guide to traditional Egyptian food for all times of the year.
5. Tour Into The Chaos and Bustle of Islamic Cairo at El Muizz Street

The next thing we have planned is a trip to Al Moez Ldin Allah Al Fatmi, where we can see some of the most impressive works of Islamic art from the Fatimid period.
In 969 A.D., the Fatimids were able to get rid of the Ikhshids of the Abbasid dynasty and set up their own rule over the country. The Fatimid caliph Al-Muizz and his strong vizir Badr El-Din Al-Gammali built a capital city in the style of North Africa. They gave it a name that showed how powerful they were: Al-Qahira, which is also called Cairo.
The first step was to build a wall around the capital and make sure it had strategic entrances. Two of these gates still stand today. The northern Bab Al-Futuh gate and the southern Bab Zuweila gate. The Fatimid walls around the city were raised, and buildings were built inside them. Building mosques, Madrasas, cisterns, hospitals, and homes, among other things, helped meet the needs of the people.
Unmissable attractions at Al-Muizz street to pass by:
- Sultan Al Mansur Qalawun Mosque | Cairo
- Souk Al Khayamiya | Tentmakers Bazaar
- Al Aqmar Mosque | Cairo | Egyptian
- Bayt Al Suhaymi in Cairo | Al Suhaymi House
- El Ghorya | Attractions in Cairo Egypt
6. Capture Unforgettable Souvenirs from Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Building and other things always took place within the Fatimid walls. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the Mamluk era, complete with a beautiful souq where you can do some real shopping.
Legend has it that Jarkas al-Khalili began building Khan al-Khalili in 1382 or 1389 so that it could be a place where Mamluk and foreign caravans could stop and trade with each other.
Khan El Khalili is the best place in Cairo to buy real Egyptian souvenirs, whether you want copies, silver, gold, gemstones, leather, or something else.
7. Attend The Sound and Light of Giza pyramids by Night

During the day, the pyramids, the Sphinx, the Sun Boat Museum, and the rest of the Giza Plateau are great places to see, but the music and light show at night is something else. You will be told a funny and moving story about the pyramids, the Sphinx, the pharaohs, and much more. At seven, the show will start in a number of languages, including English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German.
8. Eat Koshary

Egyptian koshari, often spelled koshari or just koshari, is a popular dish and a great example of the country’s culinary history. A bowl of pasta, lentils, and peas served with a delicious tomato sauce and onions cooked until caramelized. The chef got ideas for this unique dish from dishes from Italy, India, and the Middle East. This is what gives the dish its unique taste.
Never leave Egypt without having a Koshary lunch at one of the local Koshary restaurants. If you are already at home, let’s start making Egyptian Koshari right now.
9. Sail Down The Nile in a Felucca

Egypt is the only place in the world where you can eat on a felucca while watching the sun go down. This amazing trip will keep you busy the whole time you’re in Egypt, and you’ll remember it for years to come. From Cairo to Aswan, you can see traditional wooden boats called feluccas on many Nile cruises. If you want your trip to Cairo to look good on social media, you shouldn’t miss this chance. action-taking on its own
10. Visit The Grand Egyptian Museum – GEM

Plan ahead and get there early for the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is showing an exhibit with more than 50,000 artifacts, such as King Tutankhamun’s master collection and the jewels found in his tomb. These things have either just been found or are currently on display at the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
11. See Cairo from The Highest Point at CairoTower

See ancient Egypt in a totally different way! You’ve come to the right place to start your trip through Cairo. For almost fifty years after it was built, the Cairo Tower was the tallest building in all of Africa and North Africa.
The Cairo Tower was built in 1961 and was designed by the Egyptian architect Naoum Shebib. It is a freestanding building that stands about 187 meters tall. It lets people see all of Cairo and Giza in one large view. After taking in the beautiful view, guests can take a break in the building’s comfortable elevator and relax in the cozy café on the ground floor.
12. The Magical Handicrafts at The Museum of Islamic Art – MIA

Completed in 1902, the current structure of the Islamic Museum in Cairo is a very fine representation of a building in the Mamluk style of architecture.
Among the quiet walls of the museum, here you go with real “treasures” of more than 100,000 objects from mosques and various Islamic sites in Egypt, India, Iran, Syria, and more. Museum exhibitions cover the various Islamic eras in Egypt and the world, from the Umayyads to the Abbasids, the Fatimids, the Tulunids, the Ikhshidids, the Mamluks, the Ottomans, and modern history as well.