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The 6 Best Things to Do in 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
6 best things to do in Cairo
1
Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
4
Islamic Cairo and the Citadel
5
Felucca sail on the Nile
6
Day trip to Saqqara and Memphis
How to fit it into a day
Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: grand egyptian museum.
See it laid out day by day: the 3-day Cairo itinerary →
LOCAL TIP
Hire a licensed guide for Giza — it makes the site and the hassle far easier.
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