Things to do in Cairo this weekend

Zamalek

Hour-long sail in a wooden lateen-rigged boat — best at golden hour.

Giza

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

Islamic Cairo

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

Mohandessin

Live jazz, electro and oriental fusion — the city's longest-running music room.

Old Cairo

Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Roman walls in one quiet quarter.

Giza

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

Egyptian · Zamalek

Velvet banquettes, molokhia, koshary and stuffed pigeon — the classic Cairo dinner.

Street Egyptian · Downtown

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

Mediterranean · Zamalek

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

Modern Egyptian · Multiple

Street-food classics done bright and clean — koshary cones, hawawshi sandwiches.

Pan-Asian · Garden City

Nile views, sushi and ceviche — date-night staple.