10 Top Attractions in El Obour City ()

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1. Khan el-Khalili

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4.4/5

189 reviews

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Tablet666Khalili Market is the most legendary Arab traditional market in Cairo, and has been an important trading center on the Silk Road since the 14th century. The maze of narrow lanes is lined with gold and silver shops, spice stalls, handicraft workshops, copper lamps, papyrus and other specialty products. The Fisharvi Café in the core area (founded in 1773) still retains the tradition of gathering Arab literary artists, while the stained glass and mosque minarets under the market dome form a unique Islamic picture. Despite the obvious commercialization and the need to be vigilant against high-price traps, the noisy bargaining noise, the air of mint tea and spices still make it a must-visit place to experience Egyptian culture.

Cairo

29 km from El Obour City

Free entry

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2. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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4.7/5

1,220 reviews

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Tablet666The Egyptian Museum is the world's most famous treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts. It is located in Cairo's Tahrir Square and was built in 1902. The museum contains more than 120,000 treasures, spanning 5,000 years, including the treasures of the town halls such as Tutankhamun's gold mask, the Royal Mummy Hall, and the statue of Kafra. The building itself is neoclassical style, and the two-story exhibition hall is arranged according to the age and theme. Although it is slightly crowded, it creates an archaeological warehouse-like atmosphere. The heritage labeling system is slightly old, but it does not hinder its status as an academic town for studying ancient Egyptian civilization. After the opening of the new museum (the Great Egyptian Museum), it still attracts historical lovers with irreplaceable collection density

Cairo

31 km from El Obour City

From 16.31

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3. Cairo Citadel

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4.6/5

148 reviews

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Tablet666In the long river of history, Saladin Castle stands quietly there as a witness, its existence is not only the accumulation of buildings, but also the precipitation of history and the continuation of culture. Whether it is the first ray of sunshine in the morning or the last sunset in the evening, it seems to be putting on a mysterious veil for the castle, attracting people to explore the story behind it.

Cairo

30.7 km from El Obour City

From 16.27

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4. Nile

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4.7/5

688 reviews

based on 3,312 reviews

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Boating/Sailing

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86338633At that time, on the way from Luxor to Hurghada, I began to miss the Nile River infinitely. Every time I saw the river, I couldn't help but marvel in my heart. It was just a natural scenery, but it had an unreal beauty, flat and vast. I always lived in southern China and always thought that rivers came from valleys, magnificent or winding, with mountains on both sides, but the Nile River was still flat on both sides. I think there would be no Egypt without the Nile River. In such a hot and dry place that is not suitable for living, it should be this river that can pass through thousands of years without changing and keep people. Now, I have been away from Egypt for more than ten days. The most frequent flash in my memory is still the Nile River. Its beauty seems to allow anything to happen. I suddenly understand Agatha very much. If you face such a miracle every day, it is not surprising that you can write any story. Finally, I actually want to say that the Old Falls Hotel is worth staying (if the budget allows, but the afternoon tea is very bad, so be careful.

Cairo

31.4 km from El Obour City

Free entry

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5. City Of The Dead Cairo Egypt

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4.4/5

51 reviews

based on 206 reviews

M84***97Cairo's "City of the Dead" where countless people live | Kalafah Cemetery. This is a unique cemetery area, officially known as the "Kalafah Cemetery". As early as the Fatimid period, this area was used as a cemetery, and over time it gradually expanded into a "city". Many families built mausoleums with courtyards and rooms for their deceased relatives to live in during memorial services. These buildings are of various styles. However, with the rapid growth of Cairo's population, the housing shortage problem has become increasingly serious. Since the middle of the last century, some poor families have begun to move into the "City of the Dead" and transform mausoleums into residences. Today, it is both a cemetery and a home for thousands of people, forming a unique scene of coexistence of life and death. Despite the simple conditions, the residents work hard to make a living, making this area a concrete embodiment of the overlap of Cairo's history and reality.

Cairo

28.6 km from El Obour City

Free entry

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6. Islamic Cairo

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4.7/5

40 reviews

based on 813 reviews

No.8 of Best Things to Do in Cairo

Tablet666Exploring the old Islamic city is like walking into a story of a thousand and one nights. Every alley here is full of mystery and magic, as if telling an old story. 📜✨ Shuttle through the maze of streets, every corner may meet the traces of history, and every slate records the traces of the years. 👣🕰️ Those exquisite crafts, aromatic spices, and melodious prayers are showing the unique charm of Islamic culture to the world. 🎨🎵 If you come to the old Islamic town, you may as well slow down and feel every peace and beauty here. 😌💕

Cairo

27.5 km from El Obour City

Free entry

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7. The Great Pyramid of Giza

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4.7/5

784 reviews

No.3 of Best Things to Do in Egypt

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Tablet666The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest and oldest of the Pyramids of Giza. It was built in the 26th century BC and is the tomb of the fourth dynasty Pharaoh Khufu. It is 146 meters high and is made of about 2.3 million boulders, with an average weight of2.5 tons per block. The construction process has been a mystery to date. Its internal structure is complex, including the king's tomb chamber, the queen's tomb chamber and the large corridor and other spaces, precisely aligned the astronomical orientation. As the only surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world, it shows the peak achievements of ancient Egyptian civilization. Although it has stood still after 4500 years of wind and rain, it is an immortal legend in the history of human architecture.

Nazlet El-Semman

43.3 km from El Obour City

From 20.22

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8. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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4.7/5

6 reviews

based on 224 reviews

No.5 of Best Things to Do in Cairo

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紛享樂Here, according to the complete historical timeline layout, focus on the entire civilization process of Egypt, covering prehistoric, Pharaoh, Greek and Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern Egyptian culture, showing the characteristics of the integration of Egyptian multiculturalism. The museum square is large and empty, and the architectural design cleverly combines the symbols of ancient Egyptian civilization with the language of modern architecture, respecting tradition and full of the future. For specific understanding, you can see my travels on the homepage.

Cairo

33.1 km from El Obour City

From 16.31

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9. Giza Necropolis

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4.8/5

682 reviews

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Logan根叔Egypt-Giza Pyramids Pitfall Prevention Tutorial 📍【Egypt Pyramids Practical Guide｜I was scammed three times on the first day😮‍💨】 Before coming to Egypt, I was mentally prepared: I would be scammed, I would be cheated, and I would meet persistent strangers. But I didn’t expect that I would be scammed three times on the first day! --- ❌ Pitfall 1: I paid for the ticket with QR code but didn’t get the ticket I arrived at the South Gate Ticket Office at 7 o’clock in the morning, scanned the QR code and paid successfully, and the card also showed that the money was deducted, but the system did not issue the ticket, so I had to pay cash again to get the ticket. ✅ Suggestion: It is safest to buy tickets with cash, or take a screenshot of the receipt after booking on the official website for future reference. --- ❌ Pitfall 2: Fake tour guide kidnapped with camels as tickets After entering the venue, a tour guide who looked very "professional" approached me and said sincerely: > "You can only take photos outside with this ticket. You have to pay extra to enter, or take my camel to enter." I was skeptical at first, but fortunately, after I insisted on refusing, he left. ✅ Reminder: The tickets for the pyramids are valid for the entire area. There are no such things as "internal tickets" or "camel passes". --- ❌ Step 3: The police asked for tips after inviting you to take photos I walked to the six-tower camera position, and a uniformed policeman took the initiative to show me the way, and said that it was okay to touch his camel and take photos with it: I thought, the police should not lie, right? After taking two photos, he immediately came over and said: "Tip, give me a tip! You are a very good person..." ... I had to bite the bullet and give you $1. ✅ Suggestion: "Free" is the opening line of the trap, don't take photos easily before confirmation. --- 🎒 Suggestion summary (very important) ⏰ It is best to enter at 7 am, the weather is cool, the light is beautiful, and there are few people 💰 Cash is the most stable, electronic payment is prone to problems 🧍‍♂️ Taking the initiative to talk, especially asking "Where are you from?" This kind of opening line basically wants you to spend money. 🗣 Please refuse decisively, don't look, don't buy, and refuse politely. 🐪 Camel experience is about EGP 500/hour, tips are not included (remember to bargain) --- Although many people approach me with a purpose, sometimes I feel extremely annoyed. But when I really stand in front of the pyramids and watch it still stand tall after 4,500 years, I still feel an indescribable shock. > The charm of Egypt lies in - it is still irresistible in chaos. --- If you also plan to come to the Pyramids of Giza, this article will give you the pits you have stepped on and the sweat you have shed. Remember to bring reason, sunscreen, cash, and - a little sense of humor.

Nazlet El-Semman

43.5 km from El Obour City

From 20.22

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10. Al-Azhar Mosque

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4.9/5

66 reviews

based on 401 reviews

No.9 of Best Things to Do in Cairo

倩宝嘻嘻Egypt Tour - Amr Mosque 6 Destroyed by fire in 1168. Rebuilt by Saladin in 1172, maintaining the original scale. It was the only official mosque where successive caliphs, sultans, governors and ministers held the last Ramadan prayer until 1952. It is now listed as a historical and cultural relic protection site by the Egyptian government

Cairo

29.1 km from El Obour City

Free entry

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Popular Attractions in El Obour City (2025)

1. Khan el-Khalili

2. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

3. Cairo Citadel

4. Nile

5. City Of The Dead Cairo Egypt

6. Islamic Cairo

7. The Great Pyramid of Giza

8. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

9. Giza Necropolis

10. Al-Azhar Mosque

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