The idiom "we live to eat, not eat to live" is not unfamiliar in Egypt. When visiting any museum in Egypt, it is evident that the Egyptians' passion and admiration for food is a recurring motif.
In Egypt, water has always been divine. A desert country with very little rainfall, knows the value of water. Water means life, and as Herodotus once wrote, Egypt is the gift of the Nile.
Lucky for you, we're here to spill the beans on 6 (actually 7) seriously underrated stops you can't miss on your next Cairo adventure. If you're all about exploring off the beaten track, then keep reading.
So you’ve visited all the historical sites and done all the touristy things? You’re looking for something a little different- something off the beaten track? Oh, and you’re an art lover? Say no more! Here are 10 interesting and underrated places to visit to get to know Cairo’s art scene.
Step right into the enchanting realm of Egyptian spice and herb shops! Imagine shelves bursting with vibrant powders, the scent of aromatic incense wafting through the air, and an array of peculiar treasures displayed in countless glass jars. Welcome to the wacky, wonderful world of el-Attar, where flavors and remedies intertwine!
So you’ve visited all the historical sites and done all the touristy things? You’re looking for something a little different- something off the beaten track? Oh, and you’re an art lover? Say no more! Here are 10 interesting and underrated places to visit to get to know Cairo’s art scene.