Perfect Cairo Itinerary

Author: Sam Opp

Visiting Cairo Egypt

You can't visit Egypt without visiting Cairo. This is where you will find the Great Pyramid of Giza. Here are more epic things to add to your Cairo itinerary!

Day 1 - Great Giza Complex

Every Cairo itinerary must include visiting the Giza complex to see the Great Pyramid and Shphix.

Day 1 - Saqarra Monuments 

Next, head to the Saqarra Monuments. This is the oldest structure built of stone.

Day 1 -  Dahshur Bent Pyramid

After, add the Bent Pyramid to your Cairo Itinerary. This was the first attempt at a true Pyramid.

Day 1 -  Dahshur Red Pyramid

Less than a mile a way, you will also see the first true pyramid that was ever used, the Red Pyramid.

Day 2 - Old Cairo

On day 2 of your Cairo itinerary, you will first head to the Cairo Citadel, an important fortress of the city.

Day 2 - Hanging Church

Next, visit the Hanging Church. This is the oldest Coptic Church in the city dating back to the 3rd Century.

Day 2 - St Sergius and St Bacchus Church

After, walk to the St Sergius and St Bacchus Church. This is another very old Coptic church and it was said...

Day 2 - Egyptian Museum

Finally, head to the famous Egyptian Museum that has a plethora of ancient artifacts.

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