Topping the list was taking a snap while riding on a camel at the Pyramids of Giza along with advice to get there early to make the most of the quiet and morning light.

Khan Al Khalili Market is described as a paradise for photographers as well as shoppers seeking an authentic Cairo experience.

Nearby Qahwet Fishawi (Fishawi’s Café) is listed as one of Cairo’s oldest coffeehouses and has retained its old-world, photo-friendly, charm.

For a romantic twilight view of the River Nile, Lonely Planet suggests Qasr El Nil Bridge while Cairo Tower, once the tallest structure in North Africa, remains the only place to get a full panoramic view of the city.