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Overview

Why Go?

The awe-inspiring Great Pyramid—the only Ancient Wonder of the World still standing

The Egyptian Museum, repository of King Tut's treasures

More than 600 Islamic monuments

What To Skip

The Memphis Museum—it has more souvenir stands than artifacts

What For:

Arts + Culture Budget Design + Architecture Family

When To Go:

April May September October

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