{"id":4388,"date":"2020-03-27T12:49:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-27T15:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=4388"},"modified":"2025-12-31T12:52:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:52:59","slug":"el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/","title":{"rendered":"Cairo, what to do in the city of chaos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chaotic, vibrant, and full of contrasts, that was my first impression upon arriving in Cairo. A city where the ancient past of the pharaohs coexists with the modern bustle of one of the largest cities in the Arab world. Lively streets, the constant sound of horns, crowded markets, and mosques that mark the rhythm of the day make the Egyptian capital a fascinating place to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond the chaos, Cairo is the gateway to one of history's most impressive civilizations. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza to the treasures housed in its museums, the city offers a unique journey back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I'll tell you about the top things to do in Cairo and also share some personal reflections on my time in the Egyptian capital. You can read and learn a lot before traveling, but in the end, it's the sensations, sounds, smells, and energy of the place that ultimately define whether or not there was a real connection with this unique city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog04-1-opt.webp\" alt=\"Mezquita del Sult\u00e1n Hassan y la Mezquita de Al-Azhar vista desde la ciudadela de Saladino - El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-38446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog04-1-opt.webp 1200w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog04-1-opt-800x533.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog04-1-opt-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sultan Hassan Mosque and Al-Azhar Mosque seen from the Saladin Citadel \u2013 Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg\" alt=\"Division Egipto\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background 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d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ef950d212f9\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Historia_de_El_Cairo\" >History of Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#El_Cairo_la_%E2%80%9Cciudad_del_caos%E2%80%9D\" >Cairo, the \u201ccity of chaos\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_ir_desde_el_Aeropuerto_de_El_Cairo_hasta_el_Centro\" >How to get from Cairo Airport to the Center<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Taxi_oficial_o_UberCareem\" >Official taxi or Uber\/Careem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Autobuses_publicos_y_BRT\" >Public buses and BRT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Metro_linea_3\" >Metro (line 3)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_fue_nuestra_llegada_al_aeropuerto_de_El_Cairo\" >How was our arrival at Cairo airport?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#El_asedio_de_los_taxistas_en_el_aeropuerto\" >The siege of taxi drivers at the airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_moverse_por_El_Cairo\" >How to get around Cairo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Metro_y_Uber\" >Metro and Uber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Buses\" >Buses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_es_la_ciudad_de_El_Cairo\" >What is the city of Cairo like?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Estado_de_la_ciudad\" >State of the city<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#El_Cairo_frente_a_otras_ciudades_caoticas\" >Cairo compared to other chaotic cities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Mapa_con_las_principales_atracciones_para_ver_en_El_Cairo\" >Map with the main attractions to see in Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Que_hacer_en_El_Cairo\" >What to do in Cairo<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Walking_Tour\" >Walking Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Visitar_la_Ciudadela_de_Saladino\" >Visit the Citadel of Saladin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Dentro_de_la_ciudadela\" >Inside the citadel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_llegar_a_la_Ciudadela_de_Saladino\" >How to get to the Citadel of Saladin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Mezquita_de_Alabastro_o_Mohammed_Ali\" >Alabaster Mosque or Mohammed Ali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Mezquita_del_Sultan_Hassan\" >Sultan Hassan Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Recorrer_el_El_Cairo_Islamico\" >Touring Islamic Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Caminar_por_el_Mercado_de_Jan_El_Jalili\" >Walking through the Khan El-Khalili Market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Recorrer_el_Barrio_Copto\" >Visit the Coptic Quarter<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_llegar_al_Barrio_Copto\" >How to get to the Coptic Quarter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Museo_de_El_Cairo\" >Cairo Museum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Sala_de_Momias\" >Mummy Room<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_llegar_al_Museo_Egipcio_de_El_Cairo\" >How to get to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Precio_para_entrar_al_museo_de_Egipto\" >Price to enter the Egyptian Museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Gran_Museo_Egipcio_GEM\" >Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Como_llegar_precios_y_datos_practicos\" >How to get there, prices and practical information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Consejos_para_tu_visita\" >Tips for your visit<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Conocer_las_Piramides_de_Guiza_unica_maravilla_del_mundo_antiguo_en_pie\" >Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the only remaining wonder of the ancient world<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Actividades_organizadas_en_El_Cairo\" >Organized activities in Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#%C2%BFQue_museo_visitar_el_Museo_Egipcio_de_El_Cairo_o_el_Gran_Museo_Egipcio_GEM\" >Which museum to visit: the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Que_pasa_con_el_Museo_Egipcio_de_El_Cairo\" >What's happening to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Que_ofrece_el_Gran_Museo_Egipcio_GEM\" >What does the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) offer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Entonces_%C2%BFcual_visitar\" >So, which one should you visit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Donde_alojarse_en_El_Cairo\" >Where to stay in Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Seguridad_en_El_Cairo\" >Security in Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#%C2%BFCuantos_dias_quedarse_en_El_Cairo\" >How many days to stay in Cairo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Mejor_epoca_para_visitar_El_Cairo\" >Best time to visit Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Reflexiones_sobre_mi_visita_a_El_Cairo\" >Thoughts on my visit to Cairo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/el-cairo-la-ciudad-del-caos\/#Otros_articulos_que_te_puede_interesar_sobre_Egipto\" >Other articles that may interest you about Egypt<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historia_de_El_Cairo\"><\/span>History of Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Cairo is not only the capital of Egypt, but also a city with centuries of history behind it. Although the country's most famous monuments, such as the Pyramids of Giza, predate and date back to Ancient Egypt, the city itself was born much later. Its origins date back to 969 AD, when the Fatimids founded the city they called Al-Qahirah, \"the Victorious,\" from which the present-day \"Cairo\" is derived.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog25.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza Tahrir de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4409\" style=\"width:542px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tahrir Square in Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Over the centuries, Cairo became a cultural, religious, and political center of great importance in the Arab world. It was the capital of various Islamic dynasties, such as the Fatimids, Ayyubids, and Mamluks, who left behind an impressive architectural legacy in the form of mosques, madrasas, and historic markets. During the Ottoman era, it continued to grow, and with the arrival of the British in the 19th century, it underwent a transformation into the modern city we see today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Cairo's cityscape combines the remains of all those eras: from the pyramids and temples of Pharaonic Egypt on the outskirts, to the medieval alleyways of the Islamic city, to the modern buildings that reflect its role as a contemporary capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trivia-sobre-egipto-cuanto-sabes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portada-egipto-quiz02.jpg\" alt=\"Ejemplos de preguntas de la trivia\" class=\"wp-image-38115 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portada-egipto-quiz02.jpg 602w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portada-egipto-quiz02-600x334.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/portada-egipto-quiz02-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/trivia-sobre-egipto-cuanto-sabes\/\">Want to test your knowledge of Egypt? I invite you to play the trivia I've prepared about this fascinating country.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Cairo_la_%E2%80%9Cciudad_del_caos%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Cairo, the \u201ccity of chaos\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cairo has earned the nickname \"the city of chaos\" for the intensity with which everything seems to happen at once. Traffic is one of its main protagonists: thousands of cars, buses, and motorcycles circulate without any clear order, horns blare constantly, and crossing a street can become an adventure. Added to this are the streets crowded with vendors, improvised markets, and the unstoppable energy of more than 20 million inhabitants who set a dizzying pace.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog20.jpg\" alt=\"Caos cerca del Bazar Jan El Jalili\" class=\"wp-image-4405\" style=\"width:527px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chaos near the Khan El Khalili Bazaar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Many tourists tend to avoid spending too many days in Cairo precisely because of this overwhelming feeling. The heat, pollution, noise, and pressure from some vendors make the experience less than comfortable for those seeking a more relaxing trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, behind this chaos lies the city's true charm: an authentic, intense, and contrasting place that challenges travelers while simultaneously offering a deep immersion in Egyptian life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_ir_desde_el_Aeropuerto_de_El_Cairo_hasta_el_Centro\"><\/span>How to get from Cairo Airport to the Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to the city center, you have several options depending on your budget, comfort, available time, and arrival time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taxi_oficial_o_UberCareem\"><\/span>Official taxi or Uber\/Careem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>White taxis:<\/strong> These are equipped with meters, but it's a good idea to confirm that they're activated before starting your trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Uber and Careem<\/strong>: Reliable and popular ride-hailing apps in Cairo. You can request them upon arrival and pay in cash or by card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Estimated time<\/strong>: Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Approximate cost<\/strong>: Between 150 and 250 EGP (around 5 to 8 USD).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Autobuses_publicos_y_BRT\"><\/span>Public buses and BRT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Internal Airport Shuttle<\/strong>: Connects the terminals with the airport bus station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>From there<\/strong>: You can take public buses to key points such as Tahrir Square or the Abdel-Moniem Riad bus station.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">BRT (Bus Rapid Transit): A modern electric bus system that connects the airport to Adly Mansour Station, from where you can access other transportation lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Very cheap (less than $1 USD), but may be less convenient if you have a lot of luggage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro_linea_3\"><\/span>Metro (line 3)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Currently, the metro does not go directly to the airport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The nearest station is <strong>Adly Mansour<\/strong>, accessible by BRT or taxi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From there, you can connect to other metro lines to reach the city center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-egipto\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog42.jpg\" alt=\"Atardecer en las Pir\u00e1mides de Egipto\" class=\"wp-image-4486 size-medium\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-por-egipto\/\">This trip to Cairo is part of the 2-week itinerary traveling through Egypt independently.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_fue_nuestra_llegada_al_aeropuerto_de_El_Cairo\"><\/span>How was our arrival at Cairo airport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We arrived at Cairo Airport on a <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-malta-lugares-imprescindibles-para-tu-viaje\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">flight from Malta<\/a>, and it was 2:30 AM when we landed. An unusual time to start a trip. With so little traffic at that hour, we went through the entry procedures in a matter of minutes. If you don't have a visa yet, you can get one right there for about $25 (euros are also accepted).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"caja-custom has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;font-size:15px\">Please note: Some countries require visas to be obtained in advance; it's best to check with your country for specific details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right next to the visa window is a 24-hour currency exchange office. Although it's useful for quick fixes, it's recommended to exchange only what you need, as the rate is considerably less favorable than in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"856\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog21.jpg\" alt=\"Mural en el aeropuerto de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4398\" style=\"width:560px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mural at Cairo Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_asedio_de_los_taxistas_en_el_aeropuerto\"><\/span>The siege of taxi drivers at the airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as we set foot in the arrivals hall, we felt for the first time that characteristic harassment that would accompany us throughout our trip to Egypt. In this case, it was the taxi drivers who insisted on taking us to the hotel. No matter how friendly they seem, it's best to avoid taking a taxi with them. Some even offer to call your accommodation or \"help\" you with anything, but they expect a mandatory tip afterward, and from what I've read, they tend to do so quite insistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, we had already booked a transfer with our accommodation; we just had to find the driver holding a sign with our names on it. The problem was that when we arrived, the man wasn't there. With no Wi-Fi, no local chip, and surrounded by taxi drivers who kept approaching us to convince us that our driver wouldn't show up, those minutes dragged on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, just after 3 a.m., our driver appeared. With gestures, since he didn't speak English, he explained that he was running late, and we got in the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The positive thing about arriving at that hour was the traffic: practically nonexistent. The driver flew at 120 km\/h on empty highways, without working seatbelts (welcome to Egypt), and in less than 40 minutes we were in front of our hotel in the heart of Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"caja-custom has-background translation-block\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;font-size:15px\">If you want to be on the safe side, you can book a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitatis.com\/en\/cairo\/transfers\/\/?aid=8195&amp;cmp=transferCairo\" target=\"_self\">private transfer<\/a> with Civitatis, who will arrange to take you from the airport to your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_moverse_por_El_Cairo\"><\/span>How to get around Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cairo is a large, chaotic, and densely populated city. Nearly 20 million people live in its metropolitan area, making it the eleventh most populous city in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo08.jpg\" alt=\"Mural en una de las estaciones del Metro - El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-40403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo08.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo08-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mural at one of the Cairo Metro stations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Metro_y_Uber\"><\/span>Metro and Uber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For getting around, the most advisable thing, based on time and convenience, was to use the subway and Uber. We preferred to use Uber so we wouldn't have to negotiate the price with each taxi driver and avoid being taken to friendly businesses to buy groceries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We took several and had no problems with any of them. The only thing worth mentioning is that they generally don&#039;t speak English, and if you have to coordinate a pickup point through the app, it can sometimes be a bit complicated. But with Google Translate, you can reach a good understanding, although it sometimes translates anything (as in the image below).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"1080\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20200217-WA0002.jpg\" alt=\"Conversaci\u00f3n incoherente con un chofer de El Cairo en la app de Uber\" class=\"wp-image-4423\" style=\"width:287px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Incoherent conversation with a Cairo driver on the Uber app<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buses\"><\/span>Buses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is the city&#039;s scheduled buses. Google usually shows you the routes they take. But the only time we tried to take one to the Pyramids, they tried to charge us a ridiculous fare because we were tourists (we dismissed it).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, and least recommended, are the minibuses that stop anywhere. They&#039;re cheap, but given the way they travel, and not knowing where they&#039;re going, we didn&#039;t even consider them :D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-egipto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog40.jpg\" alt=\"Vista a las pir\u00e1mides con camellos\" class=\"wp-image-4490 size-medium\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you want more information on how to get around the country and other useful information, I recommend checking out the <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-egipto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guide to traveling through Egypt<\/a>, ideal for planning your adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg\" alt=\"Division Egipto\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_es_la_ciudad_de_El_Cairo\"><\/span>What is the city of Cairo like? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">With the dawn, the desolate downtown scene we encountered at night transformed into pure energy. Everything was movement, noise, people. Chaos. It only took a few meters to feel the bombardment of the senses: honking horns, conversations and arguments on every corner, pleasant smells and others not so pleasant, garbage strewn in the streets and sidewalks. In just a few minutes, Cairo made it clear to us what daily life in the Egyptian capital is like.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo03.jpg\" alt=\"Una parada de autob\u00fas en El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-40396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo03.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo03-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bus stop in Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Estado_de_la_ciudad\"><\/span>State of the city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the days we were there, the overall impression was of a very deteriorated place in terms of infrastructure. Most of the buildings look old and neglected, some seem abandoned and half-built, even though people live inside them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubble and trash pile up on every block, and the scene repeats itself over and over again, with people throwing more waste on top of what's already there. It gave me the feeling of a city abandoned to its fate, as if each inhabitant had to fend for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog37.jpg\" alt=\"Ejemplo de veredas rotas y sucias de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4424\" style=\"width:550px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Example of broken and dirty sidewalks in Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Traffic, except on the highways, is truly chaotic. There are no clear rules or right-of-way: everyone drives quickly, agitated, trying to gain space even when there isn't any. Pedestrians walk between cars and cross wherever they want. It's the law of the jungle, a true every man for himself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This chaos also exists in other parts of the world, but with a different flavor. For example, in Southeast Asian countries like Thailand or Vietnam, it's common to cross amidst a sea of \u200b\u200bmotorcycles without traffic lights, but there, everything flows calmly within the chaos. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_ho_chi_ming01.jpg\" alt=\"Calles de Ho Chi Ming - Vietnam\" class=\"wp-image-40404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_ho_chi_ming01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_ho_chi_ming01-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Streets of Ho Chi Minh \u2013 Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Cairo, however, we witnessed several minor collisions and accidents between cars and pedestrians in a short period of time. So my \"order within chaos\" theory ended up falling short here \ud83d\ude05.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_Cairo_frente_a_otras_ciudades_caoticas\"><\/span>Cairo compared to other chaotic cities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traveling to major world capitals often involves facing chaos, but it's not always the same, nor is it always experienced in the same way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In <strong>New Delhi<\/strong>, for example, disorder coexists with a cultural and religious intensity that fills the streets with temples, processions, and markets packed with people. The noise and pollution are extreme, but at the same time there are wide avenues, green spaces, a modern subway, and a certain structure that holds it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_delhi00.jpg\" alt=\"En la Tumba de Humayun - Nueva Delhi\" class=\"wp-image-40405 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_delhi00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_delhi00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_delhi00-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>What to do in New Delhi, the capital of India (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In <strong>Kathmandu<\/strong>, the chaos is felt to a lesser extent: narrow streets filled with motorcycles, dust in the air, and half-finished buildings. However, the vibe is different; more relaxed, with that spiritual undertone typical of Nepal that balances the disorganization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_katmandu00.jpg\" alt=\"Plaza Bhaktapur Durbar en Katmand\u00fa - Nepal\" class=\"wp-image-40406 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_katmandu00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_katmandu00-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_katmandu00-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Things to do in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Bangkok<\/strong>, on the other hand, is chaotic but organized in its own way. Its night markets, endless traffic, and tuk-tuks weaving through cars can be overwhelming, but the city has a much more modern infrastructure: subways, elevated trains, and services that make the chaos flow with a certain harmony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_bangkok00.jpg\" alt=\"Bangkok, capital de Tailandia\" class=\"wp-image-40407 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_bangkok00.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_bangkok00-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Bangkok, gateway to Southeast Asia (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Cairo<\/strong>, in comparison, seemed more raw and worn to me. It's more intense, chaotic, and at times, hostile. Yet it's precisely that character that makes it so authentic: a place where life is lived without makeup and that leaves no traveler indifferent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg\" alt=\"Division Egipto\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mapa_con_las_principales_atracciones_para_ver_en_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Map with the main attractions to see in Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Map with the main attractions to see in Cairo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1NSRVbUIjqg5M9z6XzXfKlp-nzEZElLE&#038;ehbc=2E312F&#038;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_El_Cairo\"><\/span>What to do in Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond my perceptions about the city's decaying state, there are truly incredible places to see and visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walking_Tour\"><\/span>Walking Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/X5Wtr9Kc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walking tour in Cairo<\/a> is the best way to start exploring the city. While it's not free, it helps you get your bearings quickly, you learn history and anecdotes from a local guide, and you can meet other travelers along the way. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/X5Wtr9Kc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book your walking tour here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitar_la_Ciudadela_de_Saladino\"><\/span>Visit the Citadel of Saladin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Citadel of Saladin<\/strong> is one of Cairo's main historical attractions and a must-see for any visitor. This imposing fortress is located on Mokattam Hill, giving it <strong>spectacular panoramic views<\/strong> of the city and the bustle of the historic center.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog19.jpg\" alt=\"Ciudadela de Saladino en El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4399\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saladin Citadel in Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Saladin Citadel<\/strong> was built in the 12th century by the Kurdish sultan <strong>Salah ad-Din<\/strong> as a defensive fortress to protect Cairo from invasions, especially by the Crusaders. Over the centuries, the citadel was expanded and became the residence of sultans and the center of political and military power in Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog16.jpg\" alt=\"Ciudadela de Saladino en El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4400\" style=\"width:556px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Saladin Citadel in Cairo <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Its strategic location on a hill allowed it to <strong>control the entire city and the Nile<\/strong>, as well as serving as a refuge in times of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dentro_de_la_ciudadela\"><\/span>Inside the citadel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Today, within its walls are some of the city's most famous mosques, such as the <strong>Muhammad Ali Mosque<\/strong>, known for its enormous domes and imposing marble interior. There is also the Mamluk-style <strong>Al-Nasir Muhammad Mosque<\/strong>, and several museums that offer an insight into Egypt's military and cultural history.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog14.jpg\" alt=\"Interior de la Mezquita de Al-Nasser Mohammed Ibn Kalawoun \" class=\"wp-image-4401\" style=\"width:530px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior of the Al-Nasser Mohammed Ibn Kalawoun Mosque <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Touring the Citadel is an experience that blends history with unique views. Its walls, towers, and bastions offer a glimpse into how the city was defended in the Middle Ages, while the mosques and museums showcase the artistic and cultural wealth accumulated over the centuries. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo01.jpg\" alt=\"Una terraza con vistas  a la ciudad dentro de la ciudadela de Saladino - El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-40397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo01-588x400.jpg 588w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A terrace overlooking the city within the Saladin Citadel \u2013 Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plus, the site isn't usually as crowded with tourists as other downtown spots, allowing you to enjoy the architectural details more peacefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Inside the Citadel, there is also a terrace from which you can enjoy <strong>one of the best panoramic views of Cairo<\/strong>. From there, you can see other mosques in the city, the ancient roofs, and, if the weather is good, you can even make out <strong>the silhouettes of the Pyramids of Giza in the distance<\/strong>, creating a striking contrast between Islamic history and that of Ancient Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog13.jpg\" alt=\"Panor\u00e1micas de El Cairo desde las terrazas de la ciudadela de Saladino\" class=\"wp-image-4402\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panoramic views of Cairo from the terraces of the Saladin Citadel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">La entrada a la Ciudadela de Saladino en el 2026 tiene un precio de EGP 550 libras egipcias (EGP 275 con descuento de estudiante). De todas maneras recomiendo siempre verificar en el <a href=\"https:\/\/egymonuments.gov.eg\/en\/archaeological-sites\/cairo-citadel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official site<\/a> por los horarios y precios actualizados<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_la_Ciudadela_de_Saladino\"><\/span>How to get to the Citadel of Saladin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To get to the Saladin Citadel from downtown, the most practical way is to take an <strong>Uber<\/strong> or <strong>taxi<\/strong>. We prefer to use Uber in Cairo (which is very good) to avoid haggling endlessly with taxi drivers for every place we wanted to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The citadel can also be reached on foot, but it is a fairly long distance from the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Panoramic view of Cairo from the Citadel of Saladin\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YMEJ5Ubbdzs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Panoramic views of Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mezquita_de_Alabastro_o_Mohammed_Ali\"><\/span>Alabaster Mosque or Mohammed Ali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mosque is located at the top of the Saladin Citadel. It was the largest mosque built in the first half of the 19th century, between 1830 and 1848, and is also the most visible in the Egyptian capital due to its elevated location and the height of its minarets. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog35.jpg\" alt=\"Minaretes de la Mezquita de Alabastro o Mohammed Al\u00ed\" class=\"wp-image-4420\" style=\"width:523px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Minarets of the Alabaster Mosque or Mohammed Ali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Its location on the Citadel Hill gives it an imposing air, its enormous domes and the <strong>light brown<\/strong> tone of the alabaster, similar to marble, make the combination simply unique.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog15.jpg\" alt=\"Mezquita de Alabastro o Mohammed Al\u00ed  \" class=\"wp-image-4403\" style=\"width:561px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alabaster Mosque or Mohammed Ali  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Visiting it means enjoying an icon of Islamic art in all its splendor, with spectacular views of Cairo all around.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog36.jpg\" alt=\"La decoraci\u00f3n de los techos de la Mezquita de Alabastro\" class=\"wp-image-4421\" style=\"width:613px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The decoration of the ceilings of the Alabaster Mosque<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">After having visited many mosques over the years, such as the imposing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/que-ver-en-abu-dhabi-la-cara-mas-tranquila-de-los-emiratos\/\" target=\"_self\">White Mosque in Abu Dhabi<\/a><\/strong>, the <strong>Blue Mosque in Istanbul<\/strong> or the picturesque <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/samarcanda-un-viaje-al-pasado-historia-e-imprescindibles-para-ver\/\" target=\"_self\"><strong>mosques of Samarkand in Uzbekistan<\/strong><\/a>, I still consider the <strong>Muhammad Ali Mosque<\/strong> to be one of the most impressive I have seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mezquita_del_Sultan_Hassan\"><\/span>Sultan Hassan Mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mezquita-madrasa_del_Sultn_Hasn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sultan Hassan Mosque<\/a><\/strong> is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of the Mamluk period, a time of great artistic splendor in Egypt. Its monumentality and elegance make it an essential icon for visitors to Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog17.jpg\" alt=\"Mezquita del Sultan Hassan en El Cairo Isl\u00e1mico\" class=\"wp-image-4404\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sultan Hassan Mosque in Islamic Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we didn't make it in time to enter, as it closes between 4 and 5 p.m., but we were still able to admire it from the outside. Its imposing fa\u00e7ade and harmonious proportions allow you to appreciate its grandeur even without entering.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog38.jpg\" alt=\"Mezquita del Sultan Hassan en El Cairo Isl\u00e1mico\" class=\"wp-image-4428\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> Sultan Hassan Mosque in Islamic Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The mosque is located very close to the <strong>Citadel of Saladin<\/strong>; in fact, it's visible from the fortress's terrace. It's easily accessible with a 15- to 20-minute walk, making it an ideal addition to a visit to the Citadel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recorrer_el_El_Cairo_Islamico\"><\/span>Touring Islamic Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Islamic Cairo<\/strong> is the historic area where much of the architecture and monuments from Egypt's medieval period are concentrated. Narrow streets, traditional markets, and mosques of enormous historical value make walking here feel like traveling back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"542\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog109.jpg\" alt=\"Pintura del Barrio Islamico de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-13380\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog109.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog109-590x400.jpg 590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Painting of the Islamic Quarter of Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Among the must-sees are the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/es.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mezquita_de_Ibn_Tulun\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ibn Tulun Mosque<\/a><\/strong>, one of the oldest in the city, famous for its gigantic courtyard and unique helical minaret; and the <strong>Sarghatmish Madrasa<\/strong>, an example of Mamluk ornamentation with stone and wood details.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mezquita_ibn_tulun.webp\" alt=\"Mezquita de Ibn Tulun - El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-40342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mezquita_ibn_tulun.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/mezquita_ibn_tulun-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Ibn Tulun Mosque \u2013 Cairo. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=47167512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sailko<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Also notable are the aforementioned <strong>Sultan Hassan Mosque<\/strong> and the <strong>Al-Azhar Mosque<\/strong>, not only religious but also educational centers, where generations of Islamic scholars were trained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Walking through this area also allows you to discover <strong>bazaars, cobblestone streets and small squares<\/strong>, where you can experience local life away from the hustle and bustle of downtown tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">That's why it's recommended to <strong>spend at least half a day or a full day<\/strong> exploring it, taking time to stop at each monument and enjoy the unique atmosphere that characterizes Islamic Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Caminar_por_el_Mercado_de_Jan_El_Jalili\"><\/span>Walking through the Khan El-Khalili Market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Another must-see in Cairo is <strong>walking through the streets of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar<\/strong>. It consists of several pedestrian blocks filled with stalls selling everything from ornaments and travel souvenirs, papyrus, carpets, clothing, jewelry... practically everything you can imagine buying in Egypt is there.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/960px-Bab_al-badistan.jpg\" alt=\"Mercado Jan El Jalili. Casual Builder \/ CC BY-SA (https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0)\" class=\"wp-image-4422\" style=\"width:728px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Jan El Jalili Market. Casual Builder \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The bazaar is a <strong>world of people, noise, and constant shouting<\/strong>, where the range of products is enormous. Here, bargaining is not optional: what costs 100 pounds at one stall may cost 80 pounds at another, and that's before the actual bargaining game has even begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It's easy to feel overwhelmed, and at times it can be exhausting to have to negotiate everything. The best thing is to <strong>take it as a game<\/strong>, enjoy the dynamics and learn to move with patience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo02.jpg\" alt=\"Bazar Jan El Jalili de noche\" class=\"wp-image-40395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo02.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo02-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Khan El Khalili Bazaar at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Vendors employ various strategies to convince you to buy from them, some even somewhat aggressive. It happened to us in Luxor: after negotiating for a few minutes and wanting to leave, a vendor stood in our face, yelling at us and even spit on us while talking. \ud83d\ude05 An extreme moment, but one that reflects part of the intense experience of the bazaar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I ended up shopping at stalls where we were allowed to browse and choose at leisure before haggling. We acquired magnets, ornaments, and a beautiful scroll, enjoying the experience without stress or feeling unduly pressured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chaos in the streets of Cairo\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3sSngyqThtY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chaos in the streets of the Jal El Jalili market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recorrer_el_Barrio_Copto\"><\/span>Visit the Coptic Quarter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Coptic Quarter<\/strong> is in the old part of the city, crisscrossed by narrow streets, and where you can find many churches such as <strong>The Church of Saint Mary, The Church of Saint Sergius, The Chapel of Saint Barbara<\/strong> or <strong>The Hanging Church<\/strong>, so called because you have to climb some stairs to enter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog26.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia colgante del Barrio Copto de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4408\" style=\"width:572px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hanging Church of the Coptic Quarter of Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The term <strong>Coptic<\/strong> refers to Egyptians who profess some type of Christian faith, whether in the Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church or the Evangelical Church.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog23.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia de Saint George en el Barrio Copto de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4407\" style=\"width:536px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saint George Church in the Coptic Quarter of Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In addition, within the neighborhood is the <strong>Coptic Museum<\/strong>, which houses 4th-century manuscripts written in Coptic, as well as <strong>other archaeological pieces<\/strong> that show the life and culture of ancient peoples.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog108-600x800.jpg\" alt=\"Murales cristianos en el Barrio Copto de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-13381\" style=\"width:550px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog108-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog108-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog108.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christian murals in Cairo&#039;s Coptic Quarter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is an ideal place for those who want to delve deeper into Cairo's Christian history and cultural heritage beyond its Islamic monuments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\">La entrada al Barrio Copto es gratuita, pero si hay que pagar para ingresar al Museo Copto. Su precio al 2026 es de unos 3 euros (1.5 euros con descuento de estudiante)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_al_Barrio_Copto\"><\/span>How to get to the Coptic Quarter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From downtown, <strong>reaching the Coptic Quarter is very easy by metro<\/strong>. Just take the line that stops at <strong>Sadat Station<\/strong>, in Tahrir Square, and get off at <strong>Mar Girgis Station<\/strong>, right in front of the entrance to the neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog22.jpg\" alt=\"Barrio Copto de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4406\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coptic Quarter of Cairo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museo_de_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Cairo Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Egyptian Museum in Cairo<\/strong> has so many pieces to display that the space seems constantly too small. Many rooms are somewhat crowded, dust accumulates in certain corners and there are always people moving around, but this almost chaotic atmosphere gives it a <strong>unique charm<\/strong>, as if each object had its own story waiting to be discovered. What's more, there are hundreds of pieces still stored in storage, waiting to one day be revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog24.jpg\" alt=\"Museo de Egipto\" class=\"wp-image-4410\" style=\"width:544px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Egyptian Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The museum is organized by the different periods of ancient Egypt. On the ground floor is a collection of papyri from the last two millennia. There are also objects from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, including statues, paintings, and sarcophagi. These include objects found in the tombs of several pharaohs, as well as many others found in the Valley of the Kings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo05.jpg\" alt=\"En el hall principal del Museo de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-40398\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo05-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In the main hall of the Cairo Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In it <strong>piso superior<\/strong> se encuentra el famoso <strong>Tutankhamun&#039;s treasure<\/strong>, incluida su ic\u00f3nica m\u00e1scara de oro. Adem\u00e1s la exposici\u00f3n sigue un orden cronol\u00f3gico, mostrando objetos de las \u00faltimas dinast\u00edas, como las dinast\u00edas <strong>XXI y XXII de Tanis<\/strong>, donde se encuentra la m\u00e1scara de oro del fara\u00f3n <strong>Psusennes I<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog33.jpg\" alt=\"Estatua at\u00edpica de un Fara\u00f3n\" class=\"wp-image-4414\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Atypical statue of a Pharaoh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog28.jpg\" alt=\"Arte tallado en un sarc\u00f3fago egipcio - Museo de El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-4412\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Art carved on an Egyptian sarcophagus \u2013 Cairo Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The collection concludes with pieces from the Roman period, including a mosaic with the head of <strong>Medusa<\/strong>, which reflects the influence of external cultures on Egypt.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog32.jpg\" alt=\"Mascara funeraria que les pon\u00edan a los muertos para conservar mejor su cara\" class=\"wp-image-4415\" style=\"width:536px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Funerary mask that was put on the dead to better preserve their faces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sala_de_Momias\"><\/span>Mummy Room<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Mummy Room<\/strong> deserves special mention. The degree of preservation of the pharaohs' bodies is impressive. Seeing <strong>Ramesses II<\/strong> lying prostrate before me was simply astonishing: this small body of a pharaoh, who more than 3,000 years ago was one of the most powerful in Egyptian history and architect of great wonders, was now there, exposed and protected only by glass.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog31.jpg\" alt=\"Solo a 2 momias se le pod\u00edan sacar fotos\" class=\"wp-image-4411\" style=\"width:562px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Only two mummies could be photographed (not Ramses)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The experience is unforgettable and tangibly conveys the magnitude of Egypt's history. (Photos are not permitted inside the gallery.)<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1217\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog34.jpg\" alt=\"La mascara estaba rota, pero el resto se conserva muy bien\" class=\"wp-image-4417\" style=\"width:531px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The mask was broken, but the rest is very well preserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_al_Museo_Egipcio_de_El_Cairo\"><\/span>How to get to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If we&#039;re downtown, near Tahrir Square, we only have to walk a few blocks to get there. Very easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precio_para_entrar_al_museo_de_Egipto\"><\/span>Price to enter the Egyptian Museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>He <strong>valor de las entradas al 2026 estaban a EGP 550<\/strong>. De todas maneras conviene verificar en el <a href=\"https:\/\/egyptianmuseumcairo.eg\/ticket-opening-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official site<\/a> los horarios y precios actualizados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gran_Museo_Egipcio_GEM\"><\/span>Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Open to the public since the beginning of November 2025, the <strong>Grand Egyptian Museum<\/strong> (GEM) is one of Egypt's most ambitious museum projects.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/grand_egyptian_museum.jpg\" alt=\"Gran Museo Egipcio. Foto por Caoimheen3\" class=\"wp-image-40399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/grand_egyptian_museum.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/grand_egyptian_museum-600x270.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Grand Egyptian Museum. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=162624760\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caoimheen3<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">It has more than <strong>50,000 works on display<\/strong> and its collection is expected to reach close to <strong>100,000 artifacts<\/strong> in total.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among its main rooms are galleries dedicated to Egyptian civilization from the pre-dynastic period to Greco-Roman times, with a modern staging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Two of the main attractions are the <strong>complete collection of Pharaoh Tutankhamun<\/strong> (all his treasures reunited for the first time) and the imposing 11-meter-high, 83-ton statue of Ramses II, located in the museum's atrium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">The architectural design is futuristic and is located just <strong>2 km from the Giza pyramids<\/strong>, on the outskirts of Cairo, making it a key part of the tourist experience of the Giza plateau.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tutankamon.jpg\" alt=\"Mascara de Tutankamon. Foto por Roland Unger\" class=\"wp-image-40400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tutankamon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/tutankamon-320x400.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Tutankhamun mask. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=48168958\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roland Unger<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_precios_y_datos_practicos\"><\/span>How to get there, prices and practical information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Giza Plateau, a few minutes from the plateau of the pyramids, on the outskirts of Cairo.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Estimated hours:<\/strong> The galleries would be open from 09:00 to 18:00 (may vary depending on the season).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Approximate Entrance Fees:<\/strong> For adult foreign visitors, the entrance fee is around <strong>1,450 Egyptian pounds<\/strong> (\u2248 \u20ac27) at opening time (<a href=\"https:\/\/visit-gem.com\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see prices on the official website<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>How to get there:<\/strong> From downtown Cairo or Giza, you can take a taxi or private transport. Given its proximity to the pyramids, many <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/XBmCEboJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tours combine a visit to Giza + GEM<\/a>. Furthermore, infrastructure (metro, new access roads) is being developed to facilitate access.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consejos_para_tu_visita\"><\/span>Tips for your visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Book in advance if you're traveling during peak season: given global interest, the museum could handle up to <strong>20,000 visitors per day<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">Dedicate at least <strong>3 to 4 hours<\/strong> to the visit, although if you want to enjoy it calmly and contemplate details, plan for half a day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take advantage of its location next to the pyramids of Giza, allowing you to combine both landmarks in a single day trip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don't miss the rooms dedicated to Tutankhamun: you will see his complete collection reunited for the first time, a historic moment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For more information and updates, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/gem.eg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the museum's official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conocer_las_Piramides_de_Guiza_unica_maravilla_del_mundo_antiguo_en_pie\"><\/span>Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the only remaining wonder of the ancient world<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, <strong>no visit to Cairo would be complete without seeing the Pyramids of Giza<\/strong>. Their grandeur and mystery make them an absolute icon of Egypt and the ancient world. In this post, I only wanted to mention them, but if you're interested in knowing <strong>how I visited them on my own, without organized tours<\/strong>, in another article I'll tell you all the details: transportation, schedules, prices, and practical tips for exploring them at your own pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog03JPG-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Las Piramides junto con la Esfinge\" class=\"wp-image-13322 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog03JPG-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog03JPG-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog03JPG-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog03JPG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In this article I wrote about the <a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/visitar-las-piramides-de-giza-por-tu-cuenta\/\">visit we made to the <strong>Pyramids of Giza<\/strong> on our own<\/a>They detail how we managed to get there without booking a tour, and all the challenges we had to overcome to get there.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Actividades_organizadas_en_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Organized activities in Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Disclaimer: The following tours contain affiliate links. This means that if you book through them, I&#039;ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. It&#039;s a way to support my work and help me keep this space alive, filled with stories and travel advice. Thanks for joining me on the journey ;)!<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"459032,215709,851104,12969,11732,474376\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"6\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"cairo\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/el-cairo-l92\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg\" alt=\"Division Egipto\" class=\"wp-image-13379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/banner-divisorio-egipto-600x46.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_museo_visitar_el_Museo_Egipcio_de_El_Cairo_o_el_Gran_Museo_Egipcio_GEM\"><\/span>Which museum to visit: the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With both museums open, the question inevitably arises: which one is worth visiting? The answer depends on how much time you have available and what you're most interested in seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_pasa_con_el_Museo_Egipcio_de_El_Cairo\"><\/span>What's happening to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Historical Museum in Tahrir Square is still open and houses a large part of the classical Egyptian antiquities collection. Although many pieces are being moved to the GEM, it is still worth a visit if you are interested in seeing classical collections and experiencing the traditional atmosphere of a centuries-old museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ofrece_el_Gran_Museo_Egipcio_GEM\"><\/span>What does the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) offer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the GEM you will find the complete Tutankhamun collection, recently restored pieces, state-of-the-art museography and an experience designed for contemporary visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entonces_%C2%BFcual_visitar\"><\/span>So, which one should you visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If you only have <strong>half a day or are in transit<\/strong>, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a solid, central, and historic option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">If you have a <strong>full day or more<\/strong>, the GEM offers a more comprehensive, modern, and closer experience to the pyramids, ideal to combine with a visit to Giza.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\">And if you can, <strong>visiting both<\/strong> gives you the best of both worlds: the historical charm of the traditional museum and the innovation of the new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_alojarse_en_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Where to stay in Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Our accommodation was the <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/45Va1GP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cairo Plaza Hotel<\/a><\/strong>, located in the heart of downtown, in other words, in the city center. The building it's located in doesn't make the best first impression: the three floors before the hotel are dirty, neglected, and, to top it all off, there's no elevator. But as soon as we walk through the reception door, everything changes radically. The hotel is clean, with good facilities, a full breakfast, and quite affordable prices. A recommended option for travelers who prioritize value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo04.jpg\" alt=\"Entrada al edificio donde est\u00e1 el Hotel. Da miedo, pero el hotel est\u00e1 bien.\" class=\"wp-image-40401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo04.jpg 550w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo04-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Entrance to the hotel building. It's scary, but the hotel is fine.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Downtown itself is a chaotic area, with old buildings, somewhat neglected streets, and a lot of noise during the day (although, let's be honest, what part of Cairo isn't?). However, it is very practical: from there you can walk to the <strong>Egyptian Museum<\/strong>, the <strong>Khan El Khalili Bazaar<\/strong> and the metro is also close by to get to other parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, Cairo offers options for all tastes and budgets. Those looking for something more modern and with high-end amenities can opt for a stay on <strong>Gezira Island<\/strong>, in the middle of the Nile, where more exclusive, though also considerably more expensive, hotels abound.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"404\" src=\"http:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog29.jpg\" alt=\"Torre del Cairo en la Isla Gezira\" class=\"wp-image-4418\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cairo Tower on Gezira Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seguridad_en_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Security in Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the first questions that arose when we decided to travel to Cairo was about security. Is it safe to walk the streets? Are there frequent attacks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In my experience, the city seemed <strong>safe for travelers<\/strong>. At no point did I feel like anything bad could happen (<a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/visitar-las-piramides-de-giza-por-tu-cuenta\/\" target=\"_self\">except for a specific situation on the way to the Pyramids that I will describe in another article<\/a>). For those of us who come from Latin America, where living with insecurity is part of everyday life, it's inevitable to compare. However, in the areas we visited in Cairo, I never had that feeling of constant alert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Of course, <strong>caution is never a bad idea<\/strong>. If your instinct tells you not to enter a street, it's best not to. As in other Muslim countries in the region, the penalties for theft or crime are severe, which greatly reduces this type of risk. Even so, it's always advisable to be vigilant with personal belongings and not get too confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Regarding attacks, while they were more common years ago, they are rare today. If something happens, it's usually linked to specific protests or demonstrations, so it's best to <strong>avoid large crowds of people<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuantos_dias_quedarse_en_El_Cairo\"><\/span>How many days to stay in Cairo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In my opinion, the ideal would be to dedicate <strong>at least 3 full days to Cairo<\/strong>, plus <strong>1 additional day to visit the Pyramids of Giza<\/strong>. I would have liked to explore the city more slowly, exploring the modern part on <strong>Gezira Island<\/strong>, where the Cairo Tower is located, and getting lost in Islamic Cairo.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo07.jpg\" alt=\"Disfrutando de mi lugar favorito en El Cairo, la terraza de la ciudadela\" class=\"wp-image-40402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog_cairo07-533x400.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Enjoying my favorite place in Cairo, the citadel terrace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Despite all the negative things I mentioned earlier about the city's decaying state, <strong>Cairo has a magnetism all its own.<\/strong> Old, dirty, and chaotic as it is, it sparked a curiosity in me that I would have loved to satisfy by staying a few more days, exploring corners I'd only glimpsed and immersing myself even deeper in its history and urban life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejor_epoca_para_visitar_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Best time to visit Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I visited <strong>Cairo in February<\/strong>, and the weather was ideal for exploring the city on foot. The temperatures are <strong>pleasant, neither too hot nor too cold<\/strong>, allowing you to enjoy walks around downtown, historic Cairo, and the markets without suffering from the scorching summer heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In general, the months from <strong>November to March<\/strong> tend to be the most recommended to visit Egypt, as the temperatures are milder and you can walk and explore comfortably. During the <strong>summer<\/strong>, the heat can be intense, especially when visiting the Pyramids or outdoor areas, which can make a leisurely tour of the city difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflexiones_sobre_mi_visita_a_El_Cairo\"><\/span>Thoughts on my visit to Cairo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My stay in Cairo was brief but intense. I was only able to stay a couple of days, enough time to walk a lot and soak up its urban life, but still making it clear that I still had a lot to discover. The city has an incredibly rich history captured in its streets, monuments, and markets, and it's evident in every corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">At the same time, I couldn't help but notice the <strong>most neglected areas<\/strong>, the dirt on some streets, and the chaos that characterizes many South American capitals. However, that didn't dull my fascination with the city: old, noisy, and chaotic, Cairo awakens a curiosity that invites you to explore it calmly and attentively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a doubt, one day I would like to return to give it more time and explore everything this city still has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Otros_articulos_que_te_puede_interesar_sobre_Egipto\"><\/span>Other articles that may interest you about Egypt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-viajar-desde-el-cairo-hasta-asuan-en-tren\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog06-1-533x400.jpg\" alt=\"Estaci\u00f3n de Tren en El Cairo\" class=\"wp-image-13325 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog06-1-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog06-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog06-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog06-1-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/blog06-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-viajar-desde-el-cairo-hasta-asuan-en-tren\/\">How to travel from Cairo to Aswan or Luxor by train<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/luxor-capital-del-imperio-egipcio-antiguo\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog91-533x400.jpg\" alt=\"Templo de Karnak\" class=\"wp-image-4584 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog91-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog91-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog91-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog91-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/blog91.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/luxor-capital-del-imperio-egipcio-antiguo\/\">Luxor, Capital of the Ancient Egyptian Empire<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom fondo-div-egipto00 has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0f0f07a;grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/asuan-abu-simbel-y-templo-de-philae\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog71-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Abu Simbel\" class=\"wp-image-4513 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog71-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog71-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog71-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/blog71.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/asuan-abu-simbel-y-templo-de-philae\/\">Visit Aswan, with Abu Simbel and Philae Temple<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ca\u00f3tica, vibrante y llena de contrastes, as\u00ed fue mi primera impresi\u00f3n al llegar a El Cairo. Una ciudad donde el pasado milenario de los faraones convive con el bullicio moderno&#8230;<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38446,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[183,190],"tags":[180,188],"class_list":["post-4388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-africa","category-egipto","tag-capitales","tag-mezquitas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>El Cairo, que hacer en la ciudad del caos - El Prisma de Fer<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Que hacer en El Cairo, la capital Egipcia. C\u00f3mo es la ciudad. Imprescindibles, \u00bfes segura? \u00bfvale la pena ir? 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