cairo in 3 days: places, food & the pyramids

5 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 2:08

   Downtown Cairo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Downtown · brief mention

2. 6:22

   Giza Pyramid Complex

   🏛️ Historic site · Giza Plateau

   The area is very touristy, and vendors quote souvenir prices in dollars, so confirm the currency before paying.

3. 8:02

   Grand Egyptian Museum

   🏛️ Museum · Giza

4. 9:29

   Khan el-Khalili

   🛒 Market · Islamic Cairo

   Going with a local helps avoid getting scammed.

5. 11:28

   Cave Church (Monastery of Saint Simon the Tanner)

   ⛩️ Temple · Mokattam

   Not all taxis will drive through Garbage City; pay your driver extra to wait, since ordering a ride back is nearly impossible.