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AFRICA · EGYPT
3-Day Cairo Itinerary
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)
BALLPARK
$300–$700 per person
Your 3-day Cairo itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into Cairo with something low-key nearby. Hire a licensed guide for Giza — it makes the site and the hassle far easier.
Day 2 · Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: grand egyptian museum.
Day 3 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — khan el-khalili bazaar if you have time — then head to the airport.
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
More detail: the best things to do in Cairo →
LOCAL TIP
Hire a licensed guide for Giza — it makes the site and the hassle far easier.
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