Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the Cairo Governorate, being home to more than 10 million people. It is also part of the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. The Greater Cairo metropolitan area is one of the largest in the world by population with over 22 million people.
Source: tocairo.com
Explore Egypt’s capital with real walking tours, ancient site tours, and modern museum experiences.
Enjoy the lively streets and markets of Cairo in this high‑definition walking tour.
An immersive livestream‑style walking tour through different neighborhoods of Cairo.
Experience the Giza plateau with this in‑depth walking tour among the pyramids and the iconic sphinx.
Discover the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization — all set near the Giza Plateau, with spectacular artifacts and exhibits. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Explore the historic Khan el‑Khalili bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous street markets and cultural hubs.
The Pyramids of Giza — including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure — and the Great Sphinx are among the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt, part of the Giza Plateau just outside modern Cairo. They remain top destinations for travelers exploring Egyptian history. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, located near the Giza Plateau. It houses vast collections of ancient artifacts, including spectacular Tutankhamun treasures, and opened officially in late 2025. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Khan el‑Khalili has been a bustling market and cultural center for centuries, with spices, crafts, and traditional Egyptian street culture. It’s one of the best places in Cairo to experience local life. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Cairo blends ancient heritage, dynamic city life, and cultural depth — making it one of Africa’s most fascinating capitals to visit. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
The Lebanese-Israeli border has witnessed a rapid military escalation. Hezbollah announced it has launched drone strikes against Israeli military targets, while the Israeli military imposed strict security restrictions on public gatherings amid warnings of imminent and “fierce” retaliatory military operations. In a statement released on Tuesday, Hezbollah confirmed it targeted an Israeli military artillery position …
The post Hezbollah launches intensive drone attacks on Israel appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Iran and the United States have signaled they are closing in on an agreement to turn the existing ceasefire that ended weeks of conflict into a more long-lasting settlement. Both sides are talking of a “memorandum of understanding” that will set out a roadmap for resolving all outstanding issues, although a deal is still a …
The post What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
World Football Day at the United Nations on May 25 underscores a compelling reality: the FIFA World Cup 2026™ stands as a powerful testament to what countries can achieve through sustained international cooperation. Canada, the United States, and Mexico will each host matches while jointly delivering the largest and most ambitious World Cup in history—an […]
The post Opinion | Canada Welcomes the World: The FIFA World Cup 2026™ first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
Mokhtar Abdel Latif, Chairperson of the Arab Organization for Industrialization (AOI), held talks with Emad El Senbaty, Chairperson of the French Chamber of Commerce in Cairo, joined by representatives of the chamber’s industry committee headed by Ahmed El Assar. The discussions, held within AOI’s mandate to strengthen industrial and trade relations and attract investment to […]
The post AOI explores new cooperation, investment opportunities with French Chamber of Commerce first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) issued an urgent warning on Saturday 23 May to both international and local visitors regarding a renewed wave of cyber scams that impersonate the museum and target people attempting to book admission tickets. In a statement, the museum’s CEO, Ahmed Ghoneim, said specialized teams are continuously monitoring dozens of fraudulent websites and fake social media pages that lure unsuspecting tourists with promises of “immediate booking” or discounted tickets, with the aim of stealing credit card details and personal data. Ghoneim said the museum has been working closely with cybercrime authorities to counter the threat and has already dismantled a wide network of these digital traps. He added that more than 50 fraudulent websites have been shut down inside and outside Egypt, while emphasizing that the scams continue to resurface despite enforcement efforts. As a result, the museum reiterated a key safeguard for travelers: the only secure, authorized way to obtain tickets is through the museum’s official website. The warning comes amid strong global interest in the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the world’s largest archaeological institutions. The museum is located on more than 500,000 squareContinue reading "Grand Egyptian Museum Warns of Fake Ticket Websites and Social Media Scams"
The post Grand Egyptian Museum Warns of Fake Ticket Websites and Social Media Scams first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources signed a contract on Sunday, 24 May, to launch a comprehensive aerial geophysical survey of the country’s mineral resources, according to a ministry statement. The agreement was signed between the Egyptian Mineral Resources Authority and Spanish geodata and aerial surveying company Xcalibur, in cooperation with the Nuclear Materials Authority and Egyptian drone services company DroneTech. According to the ministry, the project marks Egypt’s first comprehensive aerial mining survey in 42 years and is aimed at creating a modern database of the country’s mineral resources to support exploration and attract investment in the mining sector. The contract signing took place at Marsa Alam International Airport, where a specialised aircraft equipped with geophysical survey technology was presented ahead of the start of operations. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi said the survey would help reduce exploration costs and risks by providing updated geological data for local and international investors. The survey is expected to cover six regions across Egypt, including parts of the Eastern Desert, the Western Desert, Sinai Peninsula, Bahariya Oasis, and the Abu Tartour area in the New Valley Governorate. OfficialsContinue reading "Egypt Signs Deal for First Nationwide Mineral Survey in Over Four Decades"
The post Egypt Signs Deal for First Nationwide Mineral Survey in Over Four Decades first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
Egypt expects to fully settle its outstanding dues to foreign oil and gas partners, reaching “zero arrears” by June 10, 2026, thereby accelerating the initial June 30 deadline. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, disclosed this during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, noting that regular payments pushed foreign partners’ arrears down […]
The post Egypt to Fully Settle Foreign Partners’ Arrears by June 10 first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas.
Abu Qir Fertilizers and Chemical Industries posted an unaudited net profit after tax of EGP 5.63 billion during the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, marking 102% year-on-year (YoY). These results were disclosed in the company’s unaudited financial statement submitted to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) following its board of directors meeting held on April 29. The […]
The post Abu Qir Fertilizers’ Q1 2026 Net Profit Surges 102% YoY first appeared on Egypt Oil & Gas.