Cairo Off The Beaten Path
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Oct 21, 2025 - Oct 22, 2025
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Wadi Degla Protectorate
07:00-18:00
Nature reserve
El-Zahraa
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Wadi Degla Protectorate, located on Cairo's southern outskirts, is a serene nature reserve offering picturesque hikes through stunning gorges and desert landscapes.
Duration: 2–4 hours.
Free. No ticket required for entry.
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City of the Dead
Open 24 hours
Cemetery
7 Branshed from Al Soultan Ahmed
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City of the Dead is a vast cemetery in Cairo filled with beautiful tombs and mausoleums. It features historic sites like the Mosque of Qaitbey and the Mausoleum of Ibn Barquq, showcasing impressive architecture from different eras.
Duration: approx. 1-2 hours
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Petrified Forest
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Nature reserve
Cairo Governorate
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The Petrified Forest in Cairo is a nature preserve that showcases ancient tree fossils. This location is significant for its unique geological formations and offers a glimpse into Earth's history.
Duration: approx. 1-2 hours
Free
Northern Cemetery
Open 24 hours
Cemetery
Islamic Cairo
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The Northern Cemetery, part of the City of the Dead, is a vast necropolis where many people live among the graves. It features elaborate tombs and is a unique blend of the living and the dead, with families residing in this historic area.
Duration: approx. 1-2 hours
Free

Al Imam Al Shafei Cemetery
Open 24 hours
Cemetery
Al Khalīfah
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Al Imam Al Shafei Cemetery is a historic burial place in Cairo. It is known for its beautiful mausoleums and the grave of the famous Islamic scholar Imam Al Shafei.
Duration: approx. 1-2 hours
Free