What to do in Cairo at Night
Travelers generally come to Cairo to see the pyramids at Giza This is absolutely no surprise considering that the Great Pyramid is the only surviving original ancient wonder of the world. But what to do when the sun sets and you’re not relatively ready to head back to the hotel? Luckily, Cairo is a world-class city with numerous options for livening up your night. Here are a many of my faves:
Opera House
The Cairo Opera House is Egypt’s premier performing arts center. This massive opera establishment opened in 1988 and houses seven theaters of varying sizes, as well as an art gallery, museum, and music library. In addition to opera, the center holds ballet performances, adaptations, musicals, and plays. Its spacious Main Hall has room for 1200 patrons to enjoy opera, orchestral music, and ballet. minor theaters give other intimate settings and excellent acoustics.
The opera house serves as a center for many companies in hearthstone, similar to the Cairo Symphony Orchestra, Cairo Opera Company, Cairo Opera Ballet Company, National Arab Music Ensemble, and Cairo Opera Choir. It’s located in a tranquil setting amidst the manicured gardens of the National Egyptian Museum of Modern Art, on Gezira Island in the Nile. Dress up and enjoy a glamorous night out!
The Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe
A true must-see while you’re in Cairo, The Tannoura dance troop provides a spectacle for both your eyes and ears. with colorfully costumed entertainers show off their talents in song, music, and dance. This beautiful performance is like a moving contemplation, showing you a spiritual and amping side of traditional Egyptian culture. Prepare to be fascinated.
Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center
Located in mid-Cairo, the Wekalet El Ghouri Arts Center regularly hosts artistic and cultural events and shows, including performances by the Al- Tannoura Egyptian Heritage Dance Troupe. It makes for a stunning venue, thanks to its incredible configuration( dating back to 1504!) and atmosphere. Make sure to catch a show then if you get the chance.
Felucca by Night
Feluccas are classical wooden boats that people have sailed for centuries along the Nile. Consider for a time how significant the Nile has been to the entire course of Egyptian history. Glories ago, the Nile’s regular flooding patterns enabled the ancient Egyptians to cultivate the embracing land. Egyptian society sprang up along the river, which nourished the growth of an astounding civilization. The Nile also plays a larger-than-life part in ancient Egyptian religion and myth.
On your trip to Egypt, you’ll likely arrive by airplane and travel around the country by car — but take a moment to slow down and enjoy this slower, more traditional way of the trip. As you skim over the Nile waters in a felucca, you can witness for yourself what the Pharaohs themselves did when they traveled by boat. You’ll leave Egypt with a more concrete appreciation of( and sharing in) its legendary history.
Dinner Nile Cruise
Admire Cairo’s emblazed skyline while enjoying dinner and a show. A dinner cruise down the Nile is the perfect way to chill out
after a long and exciting day of sightseeing. cooks prepare a luxurious dinner from fresh ingredients, offering you a delicious intro to Egyptian cuisine. The Nile’s floating restaurants also feature top-notch entertainment belly dancing, traditional music, myth shows, and more. Dinner cruises are simultaneously chilling and engaging, making them a vacation classic for a reason!
Muizz Street (Bayt al-Suhaymi)
Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, this one- kilometer street contains an extraordinarily high attention of medieval Islamic gems. Since 2008, the street has been designated as a rambler only zone, helping maintain its unique charm and character.
Your evening perambulation down Muizz Street will take you past the Mosque of Al Hakim bi Amr Allah( constructed in 1013), the Mosque of al- Aqmar( constructed in 1125), the Complex of Qalawun( constructed in 1285), the Madrasa of Al- Nasir Muhammad( constructed in 1304), Qasr Bashtak( constructed in 1339), the Madrasa of Barquq( constructed in 1386), the Mausoleum of Sultan Al- Ghuri( constructed in 1505), and multiple, numerous further spectacular building of immense historical, cultural, and aesthetic significance.
Bayt al- Suhaymi is one of many notable buildings on or near Muizz Street. This house, constructed in 1648, is a phenomenal illustration of Ottoman-period architecture and design. Latticed windows, marble bottoms, and enamel tiles This place will give you some interior design inspiration for your own home!
While Muizz Street is beautiful at any time, it becomes especially alluring in the evening.
Pyramids Sound and Light Show
If you’re in Cairo, you’ll of course want to enjoy pyramid tours and sphinx. But did you know that you can also explore the history of these ancient marvels at night? The sound and light show is a striking audio-visual show that not only makes for enough pictures but also acquaints you with the stories behind these mysterious structures.
Do you know the story of the sphinx? Or about the interesting lives of Queen Nefertiti and her rather unusual husband the pharaoh Akhenaten? The pyramid’s sound and light show is a history class like no other, brought to life at the veritable spot where history was made.
Cairo Tower
Cairo Tower is a notorious landmark that was formerly the highest building in all of Africa( until 1971). Standing 187 meters tall, it looms over the city, its concrete latticework surface blending rudiments of both ultramodern and ancient design. Dispensable to say, the tower offers breathtaking panoramic views over the city.
Atop the tower, you’ll find an observation deck and rotating restaurant, ideal for admiring the sunset and watching as the city lights begin to shine through the dark. You’ll gain a whole new admiration for the sheer size of Cairo.