The last surviving wonder of the ancient world, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu rising 146 meters above the Giza plateau. The complex includes the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Mobile data helps with timing the camel ride, the Sound and Light show schedule, and avoiding the persistent touts at the entrance.
A desert valley on the West Bank of the Nile containing 63 royal tombs from the New Kingdom period, including Tutankhamun's intact burial chamber. The hottest ticket in Upper Egypt, with separate permits for the most famous tombs. Mobile data is patchy at the tombs — buy tickets online in advance and download a tomb map.
Egypt's flagship museum in Downtown Cairo housing the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquities, including royal mummies and the Tanis gold collection. Housed in a striking pink 1902 building near Tahrir Square. Mobile data helps with combined tickets and navigating the dense two-floor exhibit.
The largest religious building ever constructed, a vast complex of temples, chapels, and obelisks built over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs. The Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns is the highlight. Mobile data helps with the Luxor Pass for combined Karnak-Luxor Temple entry.
A modern reimagining of the ancient Library of Alexandria, the disc-shaped building holds eight million books and hosts rotating exhibitions. The architecture by Snøhetta is striking from the harbor. Mobile data helps with exhibition tickets and the panoramic reading room reservation.
Two massive rock-cut temples built by Ramesses II on the shores of Lake Nasser, famous for the four colossal seated statues guarding the entrance. The 1960s relocation to higher ground is an engineering marvel. Mobile data is essential for the early convoy bus from Aswan — book in advance.
Cairo's medieval souk dating from 1382, a maze of alleys selling lanterns, brassware, spices, and jewelry near Al-Azhar mosque. The historic El Fishawi coffeehouse has served the same mint tea since 1773. Mobile data helps with translating haggling prices and finding authentic stalls.
A Greco-Roman temple complex dedicated to Isis, relocated to Agilkia Island in the 1970s to save it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The boat trip from the Aswan Low Dam adds to the experience. Mobile data helps with boat tickets and the evening sound and light show.
A 15th-century defensive fortress built by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The waterfront position offers great Mediterranean views. Mobile data helps with the tram connection from central Alexandria.
A large temple complex on the East Bank of the Nile founded in 1400 BCE, with the Avenue of Sphinxes connecting it to Karnak 3 km away. The mosque of Abu Haggag sits incongruously on top of the ruins. Mobile data is useful for the evening light show and the sphinx avenue access times.