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Egypt · Greater Cairo
Cairo, 4,500 Years Old and Still Loud
The last of the ancient wonders sits at the edge of a city of twenty million, where minarets, traffic, and the smell of grilling kofta compete for attention at every hour.
4.6 (3.4k travelers)·Best for: history, markets, Nile views
Best Time to Visit
Oct – Apr
Flight Time
1 Stop (13h 30m)
Currency
Egyptian Pound
Language
Arabic
Overview
Cairo rewards an early start: the Giza plateau is best seen before 9am, and the Egyptian Museum's collection is large enough to fill an entire morning on its own.
Islamic Cairo's minarets and Khan el-Khalili's lantern-lit alleys make an easy afternoon once the heat breaks. Three days covers the essentials; five adds a Nile cruise south to Luxor.
Things to Do
Curated moments that make Cairo unforgettable
From £35
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx at Sunrise
The plateau before the tour buses and the heat arrive
From £25
Egyptian Museum Guided Tour
Tutankhamun's treasures and 5,000 years of artifacts
From £15
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Walk
Copper lanterns, spice stalls, and tea at a centuries-old café
From £45
Nile Dinner Cruise
Cairo's skyline from the water with a folkloric show onboard
Handpicked Stays
Hotels our travel experts vouch for
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Travel Guide
What our travel experts want you to know before you go
01
Agree on Camel and Guide Fees Upfront
Prices at the pyramids are negotiable and rarely fixed. Settle the full cost before you accept anything.
02
Traffic Runs Late Into the Night
Cairo's streets stay busy well past midnight, so factor extra time into any cross-city trip.
03
Tipping Is Expected Everywhere
Small notes for guides, drivers, and restroom attendants smooth the way more than in most places.
04
When to Go
October through April avoids the brutal summer heat, with December and January the coolest and busiest months.