Cairo
Cairo is a very large, loud city on the Nile, with medieval Islamic quarters, Coptic churches and the pyramids on its western edge at Giza. The Grand Egyptian Museum near the plateau now holds the main pharaonic collection. Traffic dominates planning, so grouping sites by district saves hours.
How long to stay
October to April.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Cairo yet
Is Cairo right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Cairo is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
Less of a focus
- Food
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Grand Egyptian Museum
Entrance EGP 1,200 · VerifiedCairo
A museum beside the Giza plateau holding the complete Tutankhamun collection and thousands of objects moved from the old Tahrir museum. Located near the Giza pyramids, it was built to house a large share of Egypt's antiquities, including the Tutankhamun collection. A colossal statue of Ramesses II stands in the entrance atrium.
Khan el-Khalili
Free entry · VerifiedCairo
A medieval market quarter of covered lanes, coppersmiths, perfume shops and old coffee houses in Islamic Cairo. The bazaar dates back to the 14th century and sits in Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its lanes sell spices, lanterns, jewellery and textiles, and bargaining is normal practice.
Pyramids of Giza
Entrance EGP 700 · VerifiedCairo
Three fourth-dynasty royal pyramids and the Sphinx on the plateau at the city's edge, with interior chambers open on separate tickets. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one still standing. Built around 4,500 years ago, the complex is part of the Memphis and its Necropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Popular activities
Islamic Cairo walking tour
Guided route through the medieval mosques, gates and markets.