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Plan a Trip to Cairo
The Pyramids, ancient treasures, and Nile-side chaos
Cairo is overwhelming in the best way — the last ancient wonder standing at Giza, a museum of pharaonic gold, medieval bazaars, and the Nile threading through it all.
BEST TIME
October–April (cooler)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$700–$1,600 per person for a long weekend
Top things to do in Cairo
- Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Islamic Cairo and the Citadel
- Felucca sail on the Nile
- Day trip to Saqqara and Memphis
A sample Cairo itinerary
1
Giza
Pyramids, the Sphinx, and a camel at sunset.
2
Treasures
The Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili.
3
Old Cairo
The Citadel, Islamic Cairo, and a Nile felucca.
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💡 Hire a licensed guide for Giza — it makes the site and the hassle far easier.
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