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Cairo for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

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Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    Sequoia

    Mediterranean · $$$ · Zamalek

    Iconic kickoff — Sprawling Nile-side garden with shisha and grills — locals' favourite weekend spot.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Zamalek — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Khan el-Khalili
    Culture · Islamic Cairo

    14th-century bazaar of copper, perfume and silver — finish with mint tea at El Fishawi.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Islamic Cairo — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  2. 1:00 PM
    Farmers' Market
    Food & Drink · Weekend market

    Local produce, street food, buskers — easy solo wander or family morning.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Weekend market — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  3. 3:30 PM
    Grand Egyptian Museum
    Culture · Giza

    World's largest archaeological museum — full Tutankhamun collection in one place.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Giza — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere
  4. 9:00 PM

    Felfela

    Street Egyptian · $ · Downtown

    Since 1959 — taameya, foul and koshary in a kitschy garden setting.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

Sunday

  1. 2:00 PM
    Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
    Culture · Giza

    The last surviving Wonder — go at sunrise on a horse from the back gate.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Giza — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A fall-perfect atmosphere

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