Top Reasons to Go to Cairo

The First View of the Great Pyramids: Stand at the viewing platform on the Pyramids’ plateau and gaze out over the only remaining wonder of the ancient world.

King Tut: Come face to face with Tutankhamun's golden funerary mask—and other treasures from his tomb—at the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.

The Call to Prayer: Stand in Islamic Cairo at sunset and enjoy the muezzins calling from hundreds of minarets in the district.

Bettering Your Bargaining Skills: Never pay the first asking price for that must-have treasure at Cairo's famous Khan al-Khalili bazaar.

The Nightlife: Enjoy a cocktail while chilling out to cool vibes at Buddha Bar, one of Cairo's trendiest night spots in the Sofitel El Gezirah Hotel.