Two things immediately spring to mind when thinking of Cairo: the legendary Nile and the millennia-old Great Pyramids. And while no trip to Egypt is complete without these timeless highlights, Cairo and the surrounding area are simply bursting with intriguing sights. From open-air markets where you can explore local goods to the striking architecture of unique area mosques to museums that house ancient Egyptian artefacts, you’ll run out of time before you run out of things to do.