Explore Cairo & Giza

Sunset skyline views aboard Nile Maxim.

Nile Maxim Boat, Saraya El Gezira, Zamalek, Cairo

Confirm sunset sailing and boarding point.

Evening river strolls at Mamsha Ahl Misr.

Mamsha Ahl Misr, Nile Corniche, Cairo

Check the nearest open entrance.

Panoramic Cairo and Nile views.

El Borg Street, Gezira Island, Cairo

Crafts, spices and souvenirs in winding bazaar lanes.

Al-Hussein district, Al-Gamaliya, Cairo

Historic architecture, mosques and centuries-old streets.

Al-Muizz Street, Al-Gamaliya, Cairo

Dress modestly; check access around prayers.

Whirling costumes and traditional Egyptian music.

Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center, near Al-Azhar Street, Cairo

Confirm show dates and tickets.

Peaceful gardens and sweeping city views.

Salah Salem Street, Darb al-Ahmar, Cairo

Ancient churches and neighborhoods with a local guide.

Religions Complex, near Mar Girgis, Old Cairo

Book a guide separately; confirm the route and meeting point.

Egypt’s history and the Royal Mummies Hall.

El-Fustat Road, Ain El-Sira, Cairo

Royal gardens and intricate Islamic interiors.

Al-Saray Street, Manial / Rhoda Island, Cairo

Not the Muhammad Ali Mosque at the Citadel.

Lavish royal interiors and palace collections.

Gomhuria Square, Abdeen, Cairo

Check which palace areas are open.

Ancient Egyptian treasures on Tahrir Square.

1 Meret Basha, Tahrir Square, Cairo

Egyptian breakfast and sweeping pyramid views.

Giza Plateau, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza

Reserve ahead; confirm plateau entry requirements.

Steaks, seafood and sushi on a rooftop facing the Pyramids and Sphinx.

14 Abou Al Hool Al Seiahi Street, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza

Published hours 7 AM to 11 PM, Sunday to Friday; reserve for sunset.

The viral fast-food rooftop opposite the Sphinx, order downstairs and go up for the view.

Opposite the Pyramids ticket office, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza

No reservation, open late. Come for the view, not the food.

Italian favorites in Mena House’s garden setting.

Marriott Mena House, 6 Pyramids Road, Giza

Charcoal-grilled chicken and fresh bread with city views.

NEWGIZA, west of Cairo, Giza

Now in NEWGIZA, not beside the Pyramids.

Rooftop sushi and international dishes with pyramid views.

Royal Great Pyramid Inn, 41A Alexandria Road, Giza

Home-style Egyptian dishes near the Sphinx; reviewers love the lamb with couscous.

Abu El Hol Street, Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza

One of Giza’s most-reviewed restaurants.

Egyptian classics on a rooftop facing the Pyramids.

Nazlet El-Semman, Al Haram, Giza

Ask for a terrace table for the view.

Long-loved Indian dining inside Mena House, with live music some evenings.

Marriott Mena House, 6 Pyramids Road, Giza

Highly rated Nikkei cuisine with waterside tables, a special night out.

Hyatt Regency Cairo West, Giza

A drive west of the Pyramids; reserve ahead.

Egyptian cuisine, outdoor dining and select-night belly dancing.

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, between the Nile and Tahrir Square, Cairo

Book ahead; confirm entertainment nights.

Mediterranean rooftop dining with sunset Nile views.

Nile waterfront, Zamalek, Cairo

Confirm the entrance when booking.

Italian and Mediterranean dining on the Nile.

Nile River venue, Zamalek, Cairo

Reserve the Nile River branch.

Egyptian dishes and buffets overlooking the river.

Four Seasons Nile Plaza, 1089 Corniche El Nil, Garden City, Cairo

Traditional Egyptian dishes in a vintage setting.

Zamalek branch, Cairo

Confirm the Zamalek branch address.

Ornate bazaar interiors and Egyptian favorites.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Al-Gamaliya, Cairo

Official site unverified; confirm reservations directly.

Classic koshary topped with crispy onions.

Champollion Street, Downtown Cairo

Quick, casual Egyptian takeaway.

29 El-Bostan Street, Bab El Louk, Downtown Cairo

El-Bostan takeaway branch, not the sit-down restaurant.

One of our favorites for Egyptian comfort food.

Cairo, confirm your branch directly before traveling

Confirm your branch before following directions.

A floating collection of restaurants and cuisines.

Le Pacha 1901 boat, Zamalek, Cairo

Reserve a restaurant; a cruise is not included by default.

Floating Nile dining with skyline views.

Published reservation address: 106 Nile Street, Dokki, inside Seekh Mashwy

Confirm boarding point and sailing time.

Egyptian tea and coffee amid bazaar bustle.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, Al-Gamaliya, Cairo

Vintage café charm and Cairo’s literary history.

Talaat Harb Street, Downtown Cairo

Check current opening hours.

More than 750 stores, cinemas and restaurants under one roof.

Over 300 stores and 95 restaurants and cafés, with an outdoor village.

Shops, restaurants and entertainment on the city’s western edge.