6 Tourist Destinations You Must Visit While In Cairo, Egypt

Tours in Cairo, Egypt (Photo: Pixabay)

JAKARTA - Have you ever thought about taking a trip to the capital city of Egypt, Cairo? The metropolitan area is the largest city in the Middle East and Arabia. Cairo is also included in the 15th largest city in the world and certainly has tourist destinations that you cannot find in Indonesia.

Although the distance covered takes quite a long time, now there are direct flights from Jakarta to Cairo. The service is offered by the airline Egypt Air. So, for those of you who don't want to have to worry about transiting or changing planes again, choosing Egypt Air as your airline is the right thing. If you are curious about the price offered, you can check it on e-commerce travel applications such as Traveloka. Without further ado, what are the tourist destinations that you can visit while in Cairo? Check out the following reviews: Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza are relics of the Old Kingdom of Egypt which were built about 4,500 years ago. The Pyramids of Giza are one of the icons of the largest city in Egypt. The pyramid, which stands 138 meters high, was built by Pharaoh Khufu and was the tallest man-made structure in the world before Lincoln Cathedral was completed in England in the 14th century.

If you look at the photos circulating on social media, the appearance of this pyramid has a color similar to the surrounding desert. However, in fact, at the beginning of the construction of this pyramid, it was white just like the other pyramids in the city of Cairo. This is because the pyramid is lined with limestone. With a height of 138 meters, this pyramid is one of the largest in the world. If you are curious about what is inside this pyramid, then the answer is the ancient Egyptian relics. But, unfortunately, the items inside the pyramid are often stolen such as Pharaoh Khufu's sarcophagus which is the only thing left in the pyramid itself. Even so, this pyramid is still in demand by tourists to visit. How about you, do you want to try? The Egyptian Museum Located in Tahrir Square, this museum is very easy to reach because it can be visited by any transportation such as taxis, private cars, or the Cairo Metro. This museum has about 120,000 items so that it can be said that The Egyptian Museum is the home of a collection of antiquities from Ancient Egypt.

The museum was built around 1901 by an Italian construction company, designed by a French architect named Marcel Dourgnon. Here, you can see the mummy of Tutankhamun, as long as you are willing to spend another 100 EGP. Hm, but you could say it's worth it to get rid of curiosity and add experience, right?Khan El Khalili MarketHappy with vintage knick-knacks? This is heaven. For those of you who are fans of antiques, visiting Khan El Khalili Market is a must on your visit list when in Cairo.

Here, you can find Moroccan lamps, knitted pillows, rugs, knick-knacks and other items. Don't forget to also take photos at this market because it has a unique feel and last but not least, here you can also taste various typical culinary offerings served by several food stalls there.

Al Azhar Mosque

After visiting Khan El Khalili, take a moment to visit the second oldest mosque after the Amr Ibn Al As mosque, the Al Azhar mosque. This mosque was built by a commander named Jauhar As-Shiqili and then officially opened by the Fatimid Caliph, Al-Mu'iz Lidinillah on 7 Ramadan 361 H/971 AD. In this mosque, you can find 4 towers that stand strong, three of which were built in 1340, 1469, and 1510.

Muiz StreetStill in the same area, Muiz Street is not far from Al Azhar Mosque and Khan El Khalili Market. This road is one of the historic roads as well as the oldest road in the Egyptian capital, which was built during the Fatimid rule when they ruled Egypt in the period between 910 and 1171 AD. On this road there are many relics such as mosques, places of study, and others that have existed since the 1000s AD. Those of you who like photography must bring your camera to this place because the place is quite exotic. Similar to Khan El Khalili Market, this place is also equipped with vendors selling souvenirs or snacks.

Nile River Visiting Cairo but forgetting the Nile? Obviously, this is a very fatal error. Is the longest river in the world, the Nile stretches more than 4,000 miles or the equivalent of 6,650 km, the Nile is the heart of Egypt because in its history the river has greatly helped Egyptian civilization for thousands of years.

Along this road, you can find places to eat where you can at the same time fill your stomach with an amazing view of the Nile. How, interested in visiting this one city?

Those are some recommendations for tourist attractions in Cairo. How? Are you interested in visiting this beautiful country? Don't forget to visit the Traveloka Lifestyle SuperApp to purchase a holiday flight ticket to Cairo, OK!