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}
From the weakest to the strongest Republican candidates, from purple to ruby-red terrain, hardly anyone in the GOP escaped untouched by last week’s ferocious roar from American voters. It was a night when, to paraphrase the Bible, the electoral rain fell on the just and the unjust alike. Tactical campaign decisions and financial advantages, or …
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The appearance of a massive whale near Umm Qamar Island, north of Hurghada, stirred debate among those working in marine-related sectors and marine life enthusiasts. Divers and sailors have circulated videos and photographs documenting the creature’s appearance during a tourist excursion. Speculation suggests it could be a fin whale, locally referred to as “al-Battan,” or …
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Seven people were killed and 125 injured when two passenger trains collided in Al-Ayyat, in Giza governorate south of Cairo, on Sunday, according to Egypt’s health ministry. The Egyptian National Railways said train number 134, a Tahya Misr service from Giza to Fayoum, ran into the rear of train number 2010, travelling from Cairo to […]
Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has been named the World’s Best Golf Hospitality Developer at the World Golf Awards, a competition that drew representatives from around 80 countries. Madinaty Golf Club, one of the group’s clubs, also won two awards: Egypt’s Best Golf Course and Africa’s Best Golf Course. The club has now held the Egypt […]
Lebanese entrepreneur Karen Wazen expands her eyewear brand in Egypt with two new boutiques at 5A by The Waterway and Arkan Plaza in Cairo.
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Seven people were killed and 112 injured when two passenger trains collided in El-Ayyat, Giza, on Sunday, Egypt's Health Ministry said.
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Iran plans to build a pipeline to import Russian natural gas with a capacity of 110 billion cubic meters (bcm), Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said on November 7, according to Iranian news website Al-Alam. Jalali provided details of the project, which were discussed during a recent meeting between Major General Mohsen Rezaei and […]
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Refined product demand is expected to peak at 108 million barrels per day (mmbbl/d) in 2032, from 105 mmbbl/d in 2025, before declining, said Wood Mackenzie in its Horizon report titled “Adapt or die: Why oil refineries must evolve to survive” “As competition intensifies, refineries will need to adapt to survive and thrive. Others unable […]
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