Let’s be honest — Cairo isn’t subtle. It’s loud, proud, and full of dusty magic. One minute you’re dodging a donkey cart, the next you’re standing in front of a 4,500-year-old pyramid wondering how on earth they pulled it off without cranes or coffee. If you think you’ve “done” Egypt by watching The Mummy, think again. Cairo is chaotic in all the best ways — and we’re here for it.
Pyramid Power: Giza’s Sandstone Icons
Three colossal triangles, one very smug Sphinx, and enough camel selfies to break your phone’s storage — the Giza Plateau is your obligatory “I’m in Egypt” moment. But here’s how to make it less touristy, more timeless:
Visit early or near sunset to avoid the scorching heat
Hire a certified guide — you’ll actually understand what you’re looking at
Go inside the Great Pyramid… if you’re not claustrophobic (it’s a hot crawl space)
Fun fact: The Great Pyramid was the tallest human-made structure on Earth for over 3,800 years. (Sorry, Eiffel.)
Sphinx Sass & Secret Angles
That famous stone cat-human hybrid? She’s smaller than you think, but no less iconic. For the best shots, ditch the crowd and circle round to the back — the side angles are chef’s kiss. Bonus points for pretending she whispered ancient wisdom in your ear.
Bazaar Bonanza: Khan El-Khalili
Welcome to your new obsession: a centuries-old market where you can haggle your way into owning more scarves than your luggage can legally handle. Gold, spices, lamps, and knockoff Nikes — it’s all here. Just bring patience and small change.
Shop like a local:
Never accept the first price
Ask for mint tea even if you’re not thirsty — it buys you time
If someone says “free”, it definitely isn’t
A Rooftop View & Mint Tea Life
When Cairo gets overwhelming (and it will), climb to a rooftop café near the bazaar. Watch the city swirl below while sipping mint tea and pretending you’re in a Netflix series about lost artefacts and dramatic reunions. You might even spot the pyramids on a clear day.
Quirky Bonus: The Museum Where Mummies Mumble
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is crammed with mummies, sarcophagi, and enough glittery amulets to make a pharaoh blush. King Tut’s mask is here, looking like he just invented eyeliner.
Pro tip: Visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum once it opens fully — it’s bigger, shinier, and has actual air-conditioning.
Tempted to trade skyscrapers for sphinxes and flat whites for mint tea?
Let us plan your Cairo adventure — pyramid dust, ancient wonders, and a market spree included.
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