Cairo

The Coptic Museum, which opened originally back in 1910, has just emerged from an extensive refurbishment... and it's a must-see for anyone interested in the history of Egypt. — Frommer's

Its current incarnation is down to Mohammed Ali, who had part of the wall rebuilt, demolished the palaces of his predecessors and built civil buildings. — Michelin Guide

Take the time to stroll about Egypt's biggest souk, which spreads out at the heart of Islamic Cairo, between Muizz li-Din Allah Street and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque. — Michelin Guide

The oldest mosque in Cairo to have retained its original appearance (9C). — Michelin Guide

If you don't have any experience with the history of Islamic art, it's going to be an eye-opener. — Frommer's

This royal tomb, which the Pharaoh's soul climbed to reach the afterlife, is testament to the genius of Imhotep. — Michelin Guide

You may have studied them in school and seen a million pictures, but that has probably done little to prepare you for actually seeing the Pyramids of Giza in real life. — Afar Magazine

Don’t try to climb to the very, very tippy top of the narrow spiral staircase at Bab Zuweila, however, unless you just wrapped up a thirty day juice fast or are missing the limbs on one side of your body. — Afar Magazine

Built over a cave where the Holy Family was said to have stayed the night during their flight from King Herod. — Fodor's

An ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood.  — Atlas Obscura

This church dedicated to the Virgin Mary and located in the heart of the Coptic district is cherished by Cairo's Christians. — Michelin Guide

In the heart of Fatimid Cairo, not far from Al-Azhar Mosque, don't miss this group of ancient houses, which are remarkable examples of Muslim architecture. — Michelin Guide

On the north end of Maydan Tahrir, this huge neoclassical building is home to the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. — Fodor's

Gayer-Andersen joined and renovated two adjacent 16th-century buildings and collected their present contents. — Frommer's

The rest of the tomb is exquisitely decorated and painted, with the original roof preserved throughout much of the tomb. A statue of Ti, albeit a reproduction, is visible in the serdab. — Fodor's

Considered the best example of domestic Islamic architecture in Cairo, this coolly luxurious 16th-century merchant's house is huge and with its gardens, well, and flour mill... — Fodor's

The grand structure was built in the neo-Islamic style. — Travel + Leisure