There are loads of fantastic things you can do when you're in a new destination. So why not get your trip to Cairo off to a great start by checking out some of our ideas? After all – out there starts here!

Home to attractions such as the Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Islamic Art, there will never be a boring moment in this metropolis. After you've finished taking a look at those, push ahead to the Coptic Museum and Hanging Church.

A fabulous way to really sink your teeth into a city's culture is to wander its bustling marketplaces. Browse the goods and shop like a local at Khan el-Khalili. Travellers in this destination have an abundance of choice. Watch the live prayers, connect with worshipers and enjoy the unique Islamic architecture of Sultan Hussan Mosque. If you're eager to know more, why not ask a question or two about local religious customs? Still have time on your hands? Discover the time-worn halls, chambers and passageways of Saladin Citadel. This grand structure provides an informative day out for young and old.

It goes without saying that you don't take time off work just to sit in a metal tube and sleep in a different bed. Holidays are all about the exciting adventures you have while you're away!

Kick off your trip to Cairo by trying some of these things to do:

• Tour to Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Nile lunch cruise
• Giza Pyramids by Camel
• Private Day Tour To Islamic And Christian Cairo
• Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show Maxim cruise
• Private Day Trip Giza Pyramids, Citadel, Old Cairo & Bazaar
• Private Tour to Giza Pyramids by Camel

Take a look at our Cairo things to do page for a complete list.

With 151 properties in Cairo, you shouldn't have any issues locking in a room. Book one right now and get ready to explore Egypt's capital city. Expedia is the home of the best cheap holidays and luxury getaways.

The Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence (35 Giza Street) and the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo Nile Plaza (1089 Corniche El Nile) are two of the higher-end options in Cairo. Book a room at either and you're bound to have some of the nicest rooms in town. If you don't fancy coughing up such big bucks, why not stay somewhere more economical? Try the Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis (Corniche El Nil Street) or the Zayed Hotel (42 Abu El Mahasn El Shazly Square).

The airport probably won't be the highlight of your holiday, but there's nothing like the excitement of knowing that your well-earned trip to Cairo is just a flight away! Once the plane lands at Cairo International Airport (CAI), you'll be 12 miles from the centre of town.