Cairo in a Day: Pyramids, Pharaohs & a Nile Sunset 🏺🛶

🌇 1 Day in Cairo, Egypt | Pyramids, Bazaars & Falafel 🏺🐫

📍Morning: Ancient Wonders
• Giza Pyramids (أهرامات الجيزة) – Sunrise at the Great Pyramid of Khufu 🛕
• Sphinx (أبو الهول) – Snap a selfie with this mysterious guardian 🐆
• Camel Ride or ATV Tour – Epic desert views with pyramid backdrops 🐪

📸 Photo Tip: Head to the panoramic viewpoint for all three pyramids + golden hour glow 🌅

🥘 Brunch: Felfela Restaurant – Iconic spot for falafel, taameya & fresh pita 🫓

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📍Afternoon: History + Heartbeat of the City
• Egyptian Museum (متحف الآثار المصرية) – Tutankhamun’s gold mask & mummies 🏺
• Tahrir Square – Cairo’s political and cultural core 🌍
• Lunch: Koshary Abou Tarek – National dish of lentils, pasta, & spice explosion 🍲

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📍Evening: Bazaar Magic & Rooftop Vibes
• Khan El Khalili Bazaar (خان الخليلي) – Gold, spices, lamps, & souvenirs ✨
• Al-Azhar Mosque – Visit one of the oldest Islamic universities (dress respectfully) 🕌
• Sunset Drink: Rooftop cafe at El Fishawy – Sips with minaret views & oud music 🎶

🍽️ Dinner: Zooba – Hip Egyptian street food with a modern twist (try the hawawshi!) 🍖

🌙 Optional Late Night:
• Nile River Cruise with Dinner & Tanoura Dance – Dine while floating past Cairo’s skyline 🚢
• Zamalek nightlife – Chill cafes & jazz bars on this leafy island 🎷

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📍📍 Must-Visit Attractions
• Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
• Egyptian Museum
• Khan El Khalili
• Al-Azhar Mosque
• Tahrir Square

🥘🥘 Must-Try Food
• Koshary
• Taameya (Egyptian falafel)
• Hawawshi (spiced meat pita)
• Fresh sugarcane juice
• Mint tea in Khan El Khalili

📷📷 Photo Spots
• Pyramids at sunrise
• Sphinx side profile
• Inside Khan El Khalili with lanterns
• Rooftop views from El Fishawy

📣📣 Tips
✔️ Wear sunscreen + hat at the pyramids ☀️🧢
✔️ Cash is king – carry Egyptian pounds 💵
✔️ Bargain respectfully at the bazaar 💬
✔️ Dress modestly for mosques 🙏

🏠🏠 Accommodation Suggestion:
Marriott Mena House – Sleep with pyramid views from your window 🏨

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[📸 Photo idea: You on a camel with the pyramids in the back 🐪📸]

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