2 Days in Cairo is all you need to see lots of ancient and modern Egypt! With this Cairo 2 day itinerary, you see all the highlights, including the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and some of Egypt's Islamic and Christian monuments. Plus, lots of Egyptian food!

According to various news outlets, the GEM’s exterior will be completed by June 30, 2022, and the interior of the museum finished on or before September 30, 2022. This means we are one step closer to hearing the announcement of the museum’s official opening date, hopefully in November 2022!

The long-awaited opening of the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum will be in November, 2022. Here’s what we know so far.

Travelers often wonder where to buy souvenirs in Egypt that are authentic, hand-made, and not just cheap replicas made in China. Here are three of our favorite places to buy gifts or mementos in Cairo, and all three: Fair Trade Egypt, Sami Badawi’s Pottery Studio, and Sami Amin Leather, offer high quality handicrafts at great prices that support local artisans.

The new Grand Egyptian Museum will be the largest archaeological museum in the world when it finally opens near the Giza Pyramids in Cairo, but many travelers want to know: “When will the GEM finally open”? I think we shouldn’t expect an opening before spring of 2022—here’s why.

Come learn about Koshary, Egypt’s high-carb, high-flavor culinary masterpiece. This post is to-the-point, telling you what Koshary is and where to sample this delicious dish in Cairo.