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The Pyramids
Giza (14.23 km) (show on map)
Type: A world-famous landmark.
The largest pyramid located here, the Pyramid of Khufu, is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here's where you'll also see the iconic Great Sphinx statue.
Pictures can't never tell how truly amazing the pyra...
– jonnyg (Feb 8, 2009)Words cannot describe! As one of the 7 wonders of th...
– YvonneF (May 1, 2007)boo rating 100%
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Egyptian Museum
Tahrir square (1.62 km) (show on map)
Type: A large museum.
From mummies to jewellery, this museum hosts approximately 120,000 artefacts dating back to many different times in Ancient Egyptian history.
Well worth the trip! Was amazing to see everything ...
– jonnyg (Feb 8, 2009)The Cairo Museum houses some of the most beautiful o...
– TravelBugged (Feb 17, 2008)boo rating 93%
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Wadi Rayan
(1.86 km) (show on map)
Type: Desert lakes.
This area was made a World Heritage Site in 2005. It is a pair of new lakes, which were actually created by a mismanaged government drainage project in the 1970s. They are surrounding by sand dunes with lots of new greenery and waterfalls.
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Saqqara
(21.88 km) (show on map)
Type: An ancient site.
This site is of a huge necropolis which was attached to the ancient city of Memphis and includes a massive step pyramid. Also a museum on site.
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Faluca Ride
(2.54 km) (show on map)
Type: Cruises on the Nile in traditional lateen-rigged sailboats.
These cruises are amazing in the traditional lateen-rigged sailboats. They have a very relaxed atmosphere so bring your dinner or some drinks on board for your cruise.
