Best Sightseeing in Cairo

5 places

Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

Architecture & Buildings

Africa, Egypt, Cairo

Items are well documented in English. Don't miss an opportunity to visit, but take a guided tour to make things easier.

Coptic Museum

Orientation & Geography

Africa, Egypt, Cairo

This is a remarkably well-organized and well-maintained museum. Very peaceful and uncrowded.

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Orientation & Geography

Africa, Egypt, Cairo

At the citadel there are also two museums and it's a nice half day excursion. The mosque can be visited outside of pray time. But only in appropriate clothing, if not, you will receive a cape.

The Hanging Church

Architecture & Buildings

Africa, Egypt, Cairo

Take a look at the Virgin Mary painting at the right back side and take your time to bow your head and pray. You may take pictures inside the church, but without the flash please.

Ben Ezra Synagogue

Orientation & Geography

Africa, Egypt, Cairo

The interior of the synagogue is beautiful - a perfect merger of Middle Eastern mosaic patterns and Jewish synagogue design. It's a must see.