Located near Bab al-Futuh, at the beginning of Al-Mo’ez Street, you’ll find one of the largest Fatimid mosques in Cairo: the Al-Hakim Mosque.

Built by the pharaoh Snefru, the Father of Khufu, the pyramid of Maidum seems to stand alone on the edge of the desert, close to several smaller mastabas.

There are plenty of bird watching opportunities in Cairo, especially in and around the Giza Zoo.

At about an hour drive only from Cairo, turquoise waters and relaxing resorts await in the tranquil town of Ain Sukhna.

Located at the heart of Islamic Cairo, the Al-Azhar complex, mosque and university, does not only house the oldest university in the world but it is also the place where the graduation black gowns originated from.

It is usually the sanctuary where the Egyptian president and other dignitaries pray on special occasions.

Located just outside of the outskirts of Cairo on the esplanade known as the Giza Plateau, the Great Pyramidsof Giza is the must-see Ancient Egyptian landmark.

Take the steps that lead to one of the most beautiful churches in the Middle East known as the Hanging Church. Built on top of the Roman fortress gatehouse called Babylon.