One perfect day, then another
Cairo · 18C - 32C

One day in Cairo.

Warm, sunny, and very dry. Evenings can be surprisingly mild.

09:00

Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx

Giza Plateau · $10 - $20 pp (Entry fee) · 3 hours

Explore the last remaining intact wonder of the ancient world. Walk around the Great Pyramid of Khufu, take in the panoramic viewpoint from the desert, and stand before the majestic Great Sphinx.

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Uber/Taxi · 45-60 mins — Traffic from Giza to Downtown Cairo can be heavy. Use Uber for transparent pricing and air conditioning.

13:00

Koshary Abou Tarek

Downtown Cairo · $2 - $5 pp · 1 hour

Indulge in Egypt's national dish, Koshary, at its most famous establishment. Enjoy this hearty mix of lentils, macaroni, rice, chickpeas, tomato sauce, and crispy fried onions.

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Uber/Taxi · 15 mins — A short ride from Downtown to the historic Sayeda Zeinab/Tulun neighborhood.

14:30

Gayer-Anderson Museum

Islamic Cairo (South) · $3 - $5 pp · 2 hours

A spectacularly preserved 17th-century merchant house filled with orientalist art, hidden rooms, and intricate mashrabiya screens, located right next to the historic Mosque of Ibn Tulun.

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Uber/Taxi · 20 mins — Navigate through the bustling streets of historic Cairo towards Al-Azhar.

17:00

Khan el-Khalili & Al-Muizz Street

Islamic Cairo · Free to walk, shopping varies · 2.5 hours

Wander through the sprawling medieval bazaar packed with spices, lanterns, and local crafts. Stroll down Al-Muizz Street, which boasts the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world, beautifully lit up at sunset.

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Walk · 5 mins — The dinner location is situated right inside the heart of the bazaar.

19:30

Naguib Mahfouz Cafe

Khan el-Khalili · $20 - $40 pp · 1.5 hours

An upscale, air-conditioned haven inside Khan el-Khalili, offering excellent Egyptian mezzes, grilled meats, and traditional shisha in an old-world ambiance dedicated to Egypt's Nobel laureate.

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