Cairo
Cairo is on most history buffs’s bucket lists, and with the Grand Egyptian Museum scheduled to open this year, there has never been a better time to start planning that long-awaited trip to the sprawling metropolis that more than 20 million people call home. But Egypt’s capital has so much more to offer than the obvious historic sites. The city reveals itself in layers and it is up to visitors to peel them back. Here are our picks of the best things to do in Cairo.
Visa requirements | Visa is not required for EU citizens. Everyone else needs a Visa. |
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Languages spoken | Greek, Turkish |
Currency used | Euro (EUR) |
Area (km2) | 3,572 sq mi |
Country name | Republic of Cyprus |