Title: Visit Islamic Cairo: 2026 Islamic Cairo, Cairo Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Islamic Cairo](https://expedia.com/Islamic-Cairo-Cairo-Hotels.0-n6145380-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Cairo](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Cairo.d178243.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Cairo](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cairo.d178243.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Islamic Cairo](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Islamic-Cairo.d6145380.Car-Rental-Guide)[Islamic Cairo Vacations](https://expedia.com/Islamic-Cairo.d6145380.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Islamic Cairo ## Cairo ![Khan el-Khalili](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/35c423ed-3f8d-452e-bba5-b21fb05162a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Khan el-Khalili](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/35c423ed-3f8d-452e-bba5-b21fb05162a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Egypt souvenirs](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/41d81e11-9167-4f1a-ab9a-7b1a50b333bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old shopping belt in Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/0f49ebb5-a0c6-4113-9b8f-d7bac331df10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Remember to shave off at least 30-50% of their asking price when buying stuffs here](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/1268542d-3368-49a9-88ca-f23546e81be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Islamic Cairo Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Cairo Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Cairo.dx178243) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Walking the memory lane ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/0f81b01d-d97d-4b26-9b96-8366d556567a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Khan el-Khalili You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your visit to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Khan-El-Khalili-Islamic-Cairo.d6073101.Vacation-Attraction) ![Al-Azhar University that is the centre of Arabic literature and Islamic learning in the world. It has Al-Azhar mosque in Islamic Cairo. Cairo, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073071/bb86abd9-3389-4c60-96c0-2f1147f7f33a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Al-Azhar University Explore the campus of Al-Azhar University, during your travels in Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Al-Azhar-University-Islamic-Cairo.d6073071.Vacation-Attraction) ![The minaret of Al-Hussein mosque, Cairo, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532406246/634d212a-7c00-482a-9fac-8ebc08422603.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque of Sayyidna al-Hussein is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Mosque-Of-Sayyidna-Al-Hussein-Cairo.d553248621532406246.Vacation-Attraction) #### Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar Mosque is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Al-Azhar-Mosque-Islamic-Cairo.d553248621532406237.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.com/Sharia-Al-Muizz-Li-Din-Allah-Islamic-Cairo.d553248621532406238.Vacation-Attraction) #### El Kharazaty Learn about the local history of Cairo when you take a trip to El Kharazaty. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/El-Kharazaty-Islamic-Cairo.d553248621562865107.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours on ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1059931/c0d7cdba-3c61-4b7e-9efb-e41cea6cdf50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert $33 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/giza-pyramids-adventure-tours-with-atv-quad-bike-ride-in-desert.a1059931.activity-details) ![CAC Lounges by EAS and PPG](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49889916/5338147f-2c15-4971-bf87-c3b9682bacac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### CAC Lounge by Plaza Premium Lounge & EAS (International Departures) $57 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cac-lounge-by-plaza-premium-lounge-eas-international-departures.a49889916.activity-details) ![Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1294255/cbca6d43-6131-4245-a381-f1d5a9ec0496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids $27 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/best-vip-private-tour-giza-pyramids.a1294255.activity-details) ![Top ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids, Sphinx,Inside Pyramid ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1289848/f50845ce-f9ac-4972-bae1-2e2caa2f226a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Most Popular Giza Pyramids Tour | Trusted by Thousands $35 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/private-most-popular-giza-pyramids-tour-trusted-by-thousands.a1289848.activity-details) ![Picture 15 for Activity Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4811269/e1b5efd7-8ba5-4b07-b960-04021cb9901e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment $25 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/cairo-dinner-cruise-on-the-nile-river-with-entertainment.a4811269.activity-details) ![2 Hours Open Air Nile Cruise in Cairo & Giza](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47004095/54dcb6dd-206e-40ac-98b0-3b4a68c2998d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunset & Night Open Air Nile Cruise in Cairo & Giza $26 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-night-open-air-nile-cruise-in-cairo-giza.a47004095.activity-details) [See all activities in Cairo](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Cairo.d178243.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Islamic Cairo Hotel Deals ![Le Méridien Cairo Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6460000/6457000/6456907/384b14b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Le Méridien Cairo Airport Cairo Airport , Terminal 3 Cairo $152 nightly $179 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews) Thank-you so much to the incredible staff - when I checked in off a 4am flight they assisted me with changing my reservation so I could sleep after a long journey!! They went above and beyond and made me feel so welcome as a guest! Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=6456907&PinnedHotelID=6456907&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145380) ![Marriott Mena House Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17170000/17162700/17162680/cfb0452b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Mena House Cairo 6 Pyramids Road Giza $571 nightly $658 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. 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(368 reviews) Definitely worth using the Sheraton's Mercedes pick-up service from the airport, as their man breezed us through customs\\passpoet control, took us to no-wait lines and escorted us all the way to the very nice car right out front, so no waiting, delay or hassle coming off an overnight flight 👍 People ... Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=2030&PinnedHotelID=2030&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145380) ![Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74687900/74687878/bf00dae5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile Cairo Cairo $141 nightly $162 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are ... 8.6/10 Excellent! 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Big thanks to Abdulrahim, my room cleaner, who not only did a great job of keeping my room immaculate, but managed to reunite me with something I’d left behind in my room before I had made it out of the front door after checking ... Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=5261&PinnedHotelID=5261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6145380) ![Cairo Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6661/462bdc6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairo Marriott Hotel 16 Saray El Gezira Cairo $143 nightly $164 total Feb 18 - Feb 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Room was spotless and the staff were excellent. Great location and choice of restaurants. 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[](https://expedia.com/Cairo-Qasr-An-Nil.dx553248635967542772) ![#history Originally Beit El Kertlia, this historic home has so many grand rooms, ornate decor, beautiful courtyards, gardens and and my favorite part, the rooftop (you can see Ibn Tulum mosque from here). ⁣ ⁣ One of the many interesting features in this house, is an indoor well, it is in the first room you can enter to your right. They say if you stare closely down the well, you'll see the face of your lover staring back at you](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/767/40e8e3f3-e042-4fa3-a95f-cc61a7789116.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### As-Sayidah Zaynab If you're spending time in As-Sayidah Zaynab, check out sights like Gayer-Anderson Museum or Townhouse Gallery and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sayyeda Zeinab Station or Saad Zaghloul Station. [](https://expedia.com/Cairo-As-Sayidah-Zaynab.dx553248635967617114) ![Mosque Sultan Hassan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000665106/3e9a61e5-9bc5-4a7f-bb84-3a5d918dcf22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Garden City Uncover some of the top draws of Garden City like its restaurants and museums. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, make a stop by Qasr El Nil Bridge or Tahrir Square. [](https://expedia.com/Cairo-Garden-City.dx3000665106) ![Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069791/38d6e950-1b04-4024-a0ef-2d64a699812b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Zamalek 4/5(93 area reviews) Cafes, museums, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station. 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