Egypt
What's happening in Cairo this weekend
Nile-side walks, koshari feasts, and shisha in Zamalek. Cairo is ancient, bustling, and endlessly fascinating.
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Walk along the Nile Corniche
Morning stroll before the heat. Feluccas on the water.
Coffee at Cafe Riche
Historic downtown cafe. Egyptian coffee and atmosphere.
Koshari lunch at Abou Tarek
Egypt's national dish. Lentils, rice, pasta, and sauce.
Coming up this week
Photography at Khan el-Khalili
Medieval bazaar. Lanterns, spices, and gold.
Yoga at Al-Azhar Park
Morning flow in the rooftop garden. City views.
Felucca ride on the Nile
Traditional sailboat at sunset. Wind and calm.
Football at Gezira Club
Pickup game on Zamalek island. Good pitches.
Shisha evening in Zamalek
Apple or grape flavour on a quiet street. Cairo evenings at their best.
Egyptian cooking class
Ful medames and molokhia. Ancient recipes, modern kitchen.
Your guide to Cairo
Don't miss
Take a felucca sailboat on the Nile at sunset and watch the city glow
Get lost in the medieval lanes of Khan el-Khalili bazaar at night
Eat koshari from Abou Tarek — Egypt's beloved national dish piled high
Visit Al-Azhar Park for a rooftop garden oasis above the old city
Local tips
Bargain hard at markets — the first price is always several times the real one
Use Uber or Careem instead of street taxis for metered and safe rides
Avoid summer months — temperatures above 40C make sightseeing miserable
Neighbourhoods
Good to know
- Language
- Arabic
- Currency
- Egyptian Pound (EGP)
- Best time to visit
- Oct-Apr
- Getting around
- Metro buses and ride-hailing
- Cost level
- Very low
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