Islamic Cairo Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Khan el-Khalili
You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your trip to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar University
Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Al-Azhar Mosque
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a visit to Al-Azhar Mosque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein
You can learn about the history of Cairo with a trip to Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Kharazaty
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at El Kharazaty. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Midan Hussein Mosque
Learn about the local history of Cairo when you spend time at Midan Hussein Mosque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Cairo VIP Guided Tour to Khan El-Khalili Market with Lunch
Khan El Khalili Tour With optional Felucca Boat Ride
Guided Shopping Tour in Cairo And Khan Al-Khalili Market
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Other neighbourhoods around Islamic Cairo
Downtown Cairo
Known for its interesting museums and stunning river views, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Cairo. Top attractions like Talaat Harb Street and Midan Talaat Harb are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Orabi Station or Nasser Station to see more of the city.
Abdin
While you're in Abdin, take in top sights like Abdeen Palace or El-Ghuri Wakala, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mohamed Naguib Station or Attaba Station.
Qasr an-Nil
If you're spending time in Qasr an-Nil, check out sights like Tahrir Square or Egyptian Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sadat Station or Nasser Station.
As-Sayidah Zaynab
While you're in As-Sayidah Zaynab, take in top sights like Mosque of Syeda Zainab or Townhouse Gallery, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.
Garden City
Some popular features of Garden City include its restaurants and museums. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Zamalek
Cafes, museums and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and El Sawy Culture Wheel are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.