InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Destination

Only a few steps from Semiramis InterContinental Cairo in the heart of Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is the oldest archeological museum in the Middle East. It contains more than 170,000 artifacts and is the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities.

Located 20 minutes from Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, Khan El Khalili is a famous Bazaar district in the historic center of Old Cairo. Formerly considered a trade center in the Mamluk Era, Khan El Khalili has become one of Cairo’s main attractions. It is also a hub for many Egyptian workshops and craftsmen who produce traditional crafts and souvenirs.

A tremendous historic area that encompasses churches and settlements from Coptic Cairo, Fatimid buildings that date back to the Muslim-era settlement, and a Roman-era fortress. Experience the rich history of Old Cairo, only 14 minutes away from Semiramis InterContinental Cairo.

An integrated museum and a comprehensive cultural beacon of Egyptian Civilization from prehistoric times to the present. Twenty-two mummies belonging to the Kings and Queens of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt were moved from the Egyptian Museum to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in The Pharaoh's Golden Parade in April 2021.

Multiple boarding points are only a few steps from Semiramis InterContinental Cairo. Felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailboat made entirely of wood and canvas. An authentic Egyptian Experience that provides a relaxing and memorable atmosphere to witness Cairo's natural beauty. The felucca's cooling breeze and gentle rocking motion make for a soothing experience.

A remarkable Christian sanctuary carved into the Egyptian Mokattam mountain The church is named after Simon the Tanner, a Coptic saint who lived in the 10th century AD and is associated with the moving of the Mokattam Mountain by order of the Islamic Fatimid Caliph Al Muaz.

A medieval Islamic era fortification built by Saladin and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years. Located near the center of Cairo, eight kilometers from Semiramis InterContinental, it commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline.

Fifteen kilometers from Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza are considered the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Each massive pyramid is part of a larger complex, including a palace, temples, solar boat pits, and other features. Although the three pyramids dominate the plateau, they are surrounded by many different monuments.

The newest museum in Egypt that will house artifacts of ancient Egypt, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, is set to be the most significant archaeological museum in the world. Approximately sixteen kilometers from Semiramis InterContinental Cairo and two kilometers from the Giza pyramid complex, and was built as part of a new master plan for the Giza Plateau.