Umm al-Dunya indeed: Pyramids, the Grand Museum, Khan el-Khalili, and Nile nights.
The Arabs' largest city and Earth's oldest continuously living capital. First-visit formula: a Giza day (Pyramids at opening, then the new Grand Egyptian Museum next door), an Islamic Cairo day (Al-Azhar, Al-Muizz street, Khan el-Khalili, El Fishawi café), and a Nile day (sunset felucca, Zamalek dinner boats). Hire a daily driver — cheap in riyals — keep the schedule loose, and treat haggling as the friendly sport it is.
In-depth pages on the city's history, getting around, and the best times to visit.
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