Cairo itinerary — 2 days
Day 1 — Cairo
4 stops · ≈ 7 h 14 minExtensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
Landmark city gate built in 1087, with 2 round towers & elaborately carved geometric motifs.
Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.
Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views.
Reserve
7If you have time left — worth it too.
Nile River Cruises — cruises on the Nile River, nature.
Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe — ресторан и кафе с египетской кухней.
Ornate former palace with 500 rooms, home to museums containing silver, weapons & royal artifacts.
Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.
A popular district to explore on foot, Islamic Cairo is home to Khan el-Khalili market, a lively maze of spice shops, souvenir vendors, and tea stalls, and pedestrianized Al Moez street, lined with medieval architecture. The area’s many mosques include Al-Azhar, founded in 970, and Al-Hakim, known for its soaring minarets. Traditional music and dance performances are held at Wekalet El Ghouri cultural center.
Ниломер — a Nilometer; other category.
Range of low hills in Cairo's suburbs that features the Cave Church & sweeping views of the city.
- Use Uber/Careem instead of street taxis to avoid haggling and inflated fares
- Carry small EGP notes for tips (baksheesh), which is expected for many small services
- Dress modestly, especially when visiting mosques and religious sites
- Beware of 'guides' and photo touts at the Pyramids offering unsolicited help
- Visit major outdoor sites early morning to beat heat and crowds; carry water