Egypt is so photogenic 📸

🇪🇬 Personal ranking of Cairo attractions: Pyramids + Sphinx 🏜️ > Egyptian Museum 🏛️ > Salah El-Din Citadel 🏰 > Khan El Khalili Market 🛍️ > Cave Church ⛪ 📅 Itinerary: Day 1: Pyramids + Sphinx in the morning 🌅; Egyptian Museum in the afternoon 🖼️ Day 2: Salah El-Din Citadel in the morning ☀️; Cave Church in the afternoon 🌄; Khan El Khalili Market in the evening 🌙 1️⃣ Pyramids + Sphinx 💰 700 EGP per person ▪️ Visit the Pyramids first, then go downhill to the Sphinx—climbing uphill is more tiring 😮‍💨. The complex includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre (Khufu’s son), Pyramid of Menkaure (Khufu’s grandson), and several smaller pyramids. ▪️ Camel ride or horse carriage? Choose the camel 🐫! Uniform price of 500 EGP. Even if you’re afraid of heights, it’s not scary and super fun 😄. ▪️ The interior of the pyramids is optional—it’s stuffy and requires bending while climbing stairs 🌀. ▪️ The KFC at the foot of the pyramids offers a fantastic full view of the pyramids for the price of a fried meal 🍗👀. 2️⃣ Egyptian Museum 💰 550 EGP per person ▪️ Choose the Egyptian Museum—it’s classic and rich in history 📜. ▪️ A guided tour is highly recommended (around 500–600 EGP per hour). If you skip the guide, do some homework beforehand 🧠. ▪️ Must-see exhibits: Tutankhamun’s golden mask and throne 🎭, statue of Ramses II 👑, Anubis statue 🐺, and Hatshepsut’s sphinx 🦁. 3️⃣ Salah El-Din Citadel 💰 550 EGP per person ▪️ Blends Islamic and Egyptian architectural styles. The main structure is a mosque with a stunning dome and chandeliers—mysterious and solemn 🕌✨. ⚠️ No shorts allowed inside. You’ll need to remove shoes or wear shoe covers (sold at the entrance for 10 EGP) 👞➡️👣. ▪️ The castle walls offer a panoramic view of Cairo 🌆. ▪️ There’s also a military museum at the base with tanks, cannons, and warship models—a must for military enthusiasts 🔫🎖️. 4️⃣ Cave Church 🆓 Free entry ▪️ Many drivers are reluctant to drive inside, so you may need to tip extra 💰🚗. ▪️ To reach the church, you’ll pass through Cairo’s "City of the Dead" and "Garbage City," which can be dirty and smelly—be prepared 🏚️🤢. ▪️ The Cave Church itself is clean and sacred, and the interior is awe-inspiring 🙏❤️. 5️⃣ Khan El Khalili Market 🆓 Free entry ▪️ Egypt’s version of a Yiwu small commodity market—vibrant and perfect for souvenirs 🎁💫. It’s also very photogenic at night 🌃📸. ▪️ The iconic "One Thousand and One Nights" photo spot is at the arch of Z. ELASSIOUTI shop 🌠📸. ▪️ Recommended buys: affordable and portable items like fridge magnets and papyrus 🧲📜. ▪️ Not recommended: lamps—quality varies, and they may not be compatible with sockets back home 💡❌. #Egypt 🇪🇬 #EgyptTravel ✈️ #CairoGuide 🗺️ #TravelNow 🌍 #ExploreWithLikeMindedPeople 👫 #FirstTripOfTheYear 🎉🏛️