• 4 Unique Things to Do in Cairo
• Usual & Unusual Things to See in Cairo – Cairo Egypt attractions
• Cairo Egypt pyramid tours

Do you want to visit Cairo attractions but don’t know the secret to the unique things to do or see in Cairo? 

Nowadays, visiting Cairo has become mandatory for history lovers, and unraveling ancient civilization secrets enthusiasts. And associated with visiting Cairo Egypt attractions comes a wide variety of things you should do during your stay there. 

Thus, we provide you a quick guide to the things to do and see in Cairo that’ll get you out with the most of your visit to Cairo.

4 Unique Things to Do in Cairo

Actually, the number of unique things to do in Cairo is more than 4 due to the unique history and activities associated with Cairo attractions itself, making it like a color palette and always having something here or there to do.

1- Take the felucca boat ride

Imagine yourself having a classy delicious meal while the breeze of the Nile River touches your face giving you a mixture of feelings that you’ll never forget! A felucca boat ride is a 2-hour ride trip in the Nile and you can include the meal you wish -preferably dinner meal- to it.

2- Ride a camel or a horse

Once the official ride in the deserts, the camel ride is an ancient transportation for desert travelers that you can try on your Cairo pyramids tour. You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the deserts as if you’re an ancient nomad.

For adventure lovers and a more fast and fun ride, you can try a horse ride at the pyramids as well! Horses are an authentic part of Egyptian culture and are still used in Egypt for pulling carts and sports.

3- Take an Alexandria or Luxor day tour from Cairo

Alexandria day tour from Cairo is a great option for visiting the main Alexandria attractions without the need to stay overnight there. 

Among the things to see in Alexandria:

• Qaitbay citadel
• Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina 
• Montaza Palace
• Serapeum of Alexandria
• Greco-Roman Museum
• Kom El Dikka
• Ras El Tin Palace 

Similarly, you can take the early flight to go on a Luxor day trip from Cairo and unravel the secrets of this ancient capital as you visit:

• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple
• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
• Mummification Museum   
• Luxor Museum

4- Eat like an Egyptian

There’s no cuisine in the world like Egyptian cuisine for its wide varieties of sweet and salty food which date back thousands of years!

Among the popular dishes you should try is: 

• Molokhia: A must-try dish of green soup from jute leaves with garlic and coriander, served with rice or bread. 
• Koshary: The national dish in Egypt, and has a magical taste of blend between pasta, rice, lentils, fried onion, garlic, and chickpeas. You can find it at a modest price (less than 1$) at local restaurants.
• Ful Medames: A pure Egyptian morning dish made of cooked and seasoned fava beans, served with toppings like lemon, cumin, and tahini. Mostly is served with Falafel, vegetables, and pickles. 
• Konafa: A popular Egyptian desert that you’ll definitely fall in love with, and comprises pastry strands, cheese, or nuts soaked in syrup.

Read More: Top 10 Try Egyptian Cuisine Dishes

Usual & Unusual Things to See in Cairo – Cairo Egypt attractions

Things to see in Cairo are endless, and in every step you take on its land, you’ll find yourself at one of Cairo Egypt attractions, some are older than the history of whole countries!  

What’s unique about Cairo attractions is regarded for 2 things:

• The long history of its famous attractions ranges from over 5000 years ago to less than 100 years ago. 
• The mixture of different tastes, styles, and cultural backgrounds of the civilizations on the lands of Cairo and Egypt in general like Pharaonic, Coptic, Roman, Macedonian, and Islamic like Abbasid, Fatimid, Mamluk, and Ottoman epochs that came across Egypt and left its architectural and artistry fingerprint that still lives in Cairo Egypt attractions.  

Mostly, people venture only to the famous things to see in Cairo like: 

• The Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx: The most famous Cairo Egypt attractions and the only one remaining of ancient world wonders.
• Egyptian Museum in Cairo: Egypt’s treasury box of artifacts and monuments dating back to the dawn of Egypt. 
• Khan El Khalili Bazaar: One of the most authentic and original souks in Egypt that dates back to the 14th century.

But to get ahead of everyone else and get a sneak peek at the hidden gems and things to see in Cairo, Magic Carpet guides you to Cairo Egypt attractions that are both rich in history and far less crowded for a more relaxing experience such as:

• The Nilometer: An engineering marvel that Egyptians once created to predict floods (before the Aswan High Dam construction) and continuously assess water levels. Needless to mention the relaxing natural views of the area itself!    
• St. Simon Church (Cave Church): Penetrating the Mokattam mountain and ornate with special astounding craftings of scenes from the Bible. 
• Museum of Islamic Art: Among the most unique museums in the world, and houses the biggest collection of Islamic pieces from many Islamic epochs and subjects like medicine and architecture. 
• Abdeen Palace Museum: A representative of the new magnificent architectural age in Egypt created by Khedive Ismail, and houses 5 museums, each for certain royal belongings and masterpieces: War Museum, Presidential Gifts Museum, Royal Museum, Historical Documents Museum, and Silverware Museum.

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