The Grand Egyptian Museum is opening at the end of 2025, even though the museum previously announced it would have it's grand opening on July 6. Let’s talk about why Egypt’s new museum is delaying the official opening, when the new opening date will be, what to expect at the museum's full opening, and what you can currently see in the GEM's main galleries (which are already open).

This guest post by Her Asian Adventures shares why Cairo is worth visiting for solo female travelers, plus tips to stay safe and enjoy the city.

I won’t lie—before my first trip to Cairo, I was low-key terrified. I’d read all the horror stories: scams, catcalling, pushy vendors. As a solo female traveler, I seriously considered skipping the city altogether.

But I’m so glad I didn’t.

Sure, there were some tricky moments—but overall? Totally worth it. The pyramids blew my mind, the food was incredible, and I picked up a ton of helpful tips for getting around Cairo solo.

So if you’re wondering, is Cairo worth visiting?—especially on your own—I’ve got you. I’ll walk you through the top reasons to visit, what felt safe (and what didn’t), and how to make your trip smoother, more fun, and way less stressful.

The Grand Egyptian Museum will be closed from June 15 - July 5, 2025, in order to get the museum ready for the opening of the Tutankhamun Galleries and the Solar Boat Museum, and the grand opening, which is scheduled for July 6, 2025 (previously scheduled for July 3). In this post you will learn about what to expect regarding the GEM’s closing, what I recommend doing if you are going to Egypt during the period the GEM will be closed to the public, and what to look for regarding the museum’s grand opening.