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}
It’s one of the most extraordinary and monumental moments in the history of the Premier League – a story that has threatened and continues to endanger the very integrity of soccer in England. Manchester City, one of the most successful teams in the world in recent years, has been found guilty of systematically cheating – …
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Metz, France — France may have a highly secularized culture, but it has given Pope Leo XIV a superstar welcome. In Paris, around 800,000 lined the Champs-Élysées avenue, some waving Vatican or French flags while others climbed trees or stood on each other’s shoulders to get a glimpse of the popemobile. In Lourdes, a holy site …
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Madinaty Golf Club concluded the second Asian Development Tour (ADT) tournament on Thursday, marking the end of a two-week stretch of international professional competitions at the venue. The event, which serves as the 14th tournament in the “Golf Egypt” series, featured a field of professional golfers from around the world. The competition followed the successful […]
Egyptian actor Ahmed Hatem continues to establish a distinctive presence in the Egyptian film industry with his latest feature, Red Flag, which opened in cinemas on 9 September across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and several other Arab markets. Blending social comedy with an exploration of the complexities of romantic and marital relationships, the film takes its […]
CRC Dorra Iraq has been awarded the Phase One construction works at Madinat Al Ward by ORA Iraq, following POWERCHINA's completion of earthworks on site.
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President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has announced on Thursday, 1 October, the launch of the preparatory sessions and the official website for “Egypt Forum 2026,” aimed at enabling the start of attendance registrations and setting the stage for a series of academic and community discussions and dialogues. The initiative marks the beginning of preparations for the forum, scheduled to take place from 19 to 24 October. In a a post on his official social media accounts, President Sisi said the launch includes both the preparatory meetings and the online platform, which will allow participants to register for attendance and engage in structured conversations. He emphasized that the forum’s format is designed to bring together a wide range of voices through academic and societal dialogue, as part of the broader effort to prepare for the forum’s proceedings during the October dates. The President also called on all state institutions, experts, and Egyptian citizens across different backgrounds and orientations to register on the forum’s website, share their views, and submit proposals. He finally stressed that participation and dialogue are central to building Egypt’s future as he presented the initiative as an opportunityContinue reading "Sisi Announces Launch of ‘Egypt Forum 2026’"
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The Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) has given an overview of the West El King Block, one of the 14 oil and gas exploration blocks included in Egypt’s 2026 international bid round launched by the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (MoPMR) in August, on its LinkedIn page. The 2026 bid round, includes eight blocks offered […]
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Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, met with Namrata Thapar, World Bank Group Global Director for Metals and Minerals, to outline an integrated framework for advancing Egypt’s mining industry. Developed in collaboration with the World Bank (WB), the roadmap focuses on scaling up mineral development and elevating the sector’s overall GDP footprint, according […]
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