Cairo

Sights

Egyptian Museum
Cairo Tower
Citadel of Saladin
Mosque of Mohamed Ali in the Citadel
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Sultan Hassan Madrassa and Mosque
The Coptic Museum
Abdeen palace

Day Trips

Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur
Best way to get there is by taxi or private car.

Alexandria
Train from Cairo goes there almost every hour.

Food

Baba ganoush
Tahini paste
Hummas
Kebabs
Shawarma
Falafel
Fatir
Koshari
Mint tea
Fresh fruit juice - mango, strawberry
Karkady
Stuffed Pigeon

Restaurants

Abou El Sid
Felfela