What to do in Cairo? Must 

With thousands of years of history behind it, the capital of Egypt is a spectacular place to visit. Remains and archaeological sites of ancient Egypt to the most recent buildings of the old-center, things to do and see in Cairo abound. Prudence, however, when you stay there. Here are 6 places you must see in Cairo: 

1 Great Pyramid of Giza 

While the pyramids of Giza are not technically in the city, they are just a little while by bus or car and are a must see if you're in the area. The pyramids are the only original seven ancient wonders in the world to be still standing today, and dating back more than 2500 years BC. You can get close and look more closely at these incredible structures, and you can even buy a ticket to visit the inside. Every day at 8:30, it is possible to buy one but tickets for each tour are limited, so be sure to get one before the crowds of tourists. 

2 Cairo Opera House 

Enjoy live entertainment in Cairo to the Cairo Opera House (Opera Khédival Cairo) where you can catch a show almost every day of the week in one of the seven theaters. If opera is not your thing, you can still see a ballet dance or music show, explore the art gallery, museum or opera music library, or a bite to eat at the restaurant on site . 

3 Cairo Tower 

Climb to the top of the Cairo Tower to enjoy a spectacular view of the city. From its 187 meters, the tower has an observation deck and a rotating restaurant at the top. The price of one ticket costs 20 Egyptian Pounds (about € 2 10) for Egyptian residents and 70 Egyptian Pounds (about 7 € 50) for non-Egyptian visitors. During the winter, the Cairo Tower is open from 8 am to noon, and from 9am to 13pm in the summer.

4 Egyptian Museum in Cairo 

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the largest museum in Egypt and houses 160,000 items in 107 theaters. Here you can admire ancient pharaonic objects that date back 5,000 years, and see the mummies closely. Admission is 4 LE (€ 0.40) for Egyptian residents and 60 LE (6 € 30) for foreign visitors, but you'll pay a little more to get into special rooms like the room where royal mummies Ramses II is there especially. 

5 Colossus of Ramses II 

Measuring 10 meters long, the Colossus of Ramses II is a spectacular statue. With a museum built around the statue lying to protect her, the site is particularly well preserved. One can look at the statue from the ground or taking pictures from a second floor balcony. Although the statue is unfinished, visitors are always amazed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail of this magnificent sculpture. While you're here, go see other objects in the museum or admire other structures outside the museum as the alabaster Sphinx for example. Colossus of Ramses II is located in the Memphis Museum, located just south of Cairo, in the village of Mit Rahina on the west bank of the Nile. 

6 City of the Dead 

The City of the Dead (City of the Dead) extends over 6.5 kilometers and includes an incredible number of graves and mausoleums. One of the most unique aspects of this huge cemetery is the fact that people still live there, some to be close to their ancestors and others because they have no other choice. Visitors enjoy this site thanks to the beauty of the monuments and structures, while others like to explore the cultural diversity of the area. If you want to discover the history of Egypt, it's a great place to do it where you can enjoy the monuments, structures and buildings, such as the funerary complex of Sultan Qaitbay.

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