Among all the Egyptian cities, Cairo is one of the most eminent destinations. Tourists from all over the planet plan a visit to this Egyptian city to explore the native pulse. Cairo is a city of diverse offerings. A simple tour through the city will help you explore more of Egypt than you can ever accomplish by visiting other cities in the country. You need more than a day to experience Cairo and its different attractions. In this discussion, we will see some of the principal places to visit in Cairo.

Visit the pyramids as the first thing

Egypt is primarily known as the land of Pyramids. Hence, Imperial Egypt, as the top tour operator in Egypt, begins the Cairo day tours with a visit to the Pyramids. You will go to the ancient site at the Cairo city outskirts where you can see the majestic pyramid, made from stone block. The largest of these pyramids is Khufu which is situated next to Menkaure and the famous Khafre pyramids. You can also enter the internal chambers of the Pyramid, against limited tickets.

See the Legendary Sphinx

Located at the Giza Plateau the Sphinx is your second destination. This iconic pyramid is one of the biggest constructions in Egypt and is a wonder to behold. This colossal structure is made from limestone and depicts the body of a lion and a human face. The face says to exhibit the face of Pharaoh Kafre. The light and sound show at the Giza Plateau is yet another attraction of the place that you must cover in your Cairo Day tours. Do not miss the spectacular exhibition of laser lights and a narrator telling your dreamlike tales of Ancient Egypt.

Do miss the Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum antiquity is located at the city’s heart and is one of the largest museums in Egypt. You can see nothing less than 120,000 artifacts, and the displays cover two whole floors. The Museum was originally located at Ezbekeyah Garden when it was constructed in 1835. Later, it was shifted to the Cairo citadel. The TutanKhamen displays are one of the main attractions of the place.

Witness the grandeur of Saladin Citadel

The Saladin Citadel at Cairo is yet another iconic attraction in Egypt. Constructed by Saladin in 1176, this Citadel can help you see mosques, museums, and palaces from the historic eras in Egypt. A tale told in Limestone, this Citadel was one of the iconic fortifications against the Crusaders. The Citadel served as the home to the Egyptian rulers for more than 700 years. The UNESCO declared Citadel a memorial of historic warfare in 1976.

The Bab al-Futuh Gateway

Our Cairo trip itinerary will take you to Bab al-Futuh Gateway, one of the most impressive specimens of Ancient Egyptian architecture. Constructed by Commander Vizier Badr al-Jamali in 1087 this gateway marks the northern boundary of the Fatamid City. The gateway is the location of a vivacious market where you can get all indigenous goods from clothes to spices.