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Cairo itinerary — 3 days

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Day 1 of 3

Day 1 — Cairo

4 stops · ≈ 6 h 51 min
Abdeen Palace Museum
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1
Abdeen Palace Museum
1 h 30 min

Ornate former palace with 500 rooms, home to museums containing silver, weapons & royal artifacts.

Maps
to next location · 16 min
Koshary Abou Tarek
1 / 5
2
Koshary Abou Tarek
45 min

Koshary Abou Tarek — популярное заведение египетской кухни, известное кошари.

Maps
to next location · 6 min
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (المتحف المصري)
1 / 5
3
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo (المتحف المصري)
3 h

Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

Maps
to next location · 12 min
Cairo Tower
1 / 5
4
Cairo Tower
30 min

Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.

Maps

Reserve

10

If you have time left — worth it too.

Felucca Ride
1 / 5
Felucca Ride
45 min

Felucca Ride — a trip on a felucca, a traditional sailing boat.

Nile River Cruises
1 / 5
Nile River Cruises
1 h

Nile River Cruises — cruises on the Nile River, nature.

Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo
1 / 5
Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo
1 h 30 min

Huge Islamic art museum with over 100,000 exhibits spanning history in a grand restored building.

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
1 / 5
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
1 h

Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.

Things To Do In Egypt
1 / 2
Things To Do In Egypt
15 min
Rawda Island Nilometer
1 / 5
Rawda Island Nilometer
20 min

Ниломер — a Nilometer; other category.

Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Manial Palace) and Egyptian Museum of Musical Instruments
1 / 5
Prince Mohamed Ali Palace (Manial Palace) and Egyptian Museum of Musical Instruments
1 h 30 min

Ornately decorated palace with a clocktower built between 1900 & 1929 in a mix of Islamic styles.

Islamic Cairo
1 / 5
Islamic Cairo
1 h

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.

Mokattam
1 / 3
Mokattam
30 min

Range of low hills in Cairo's suburbs that features the Cave Church & sweeping views of the city.

Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe
1 / 5
Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe
1 h

Khan El Khalili Restaurant & Naguib Mahfouz Cafe — ресторан и кафе с египетской кухней.

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Currency
Language
Arabic (official); English widely spoken in tourist areas
Outlets
Plug types C and F (European two-prong), 220V, 50Hz
Transport
Cairo Metro is cheap and avoids heavy traffic (women-only carriages available); Uber and Careem are affordable and widely used; white taxis exist but agree fares in advance; buses and microbuses are cheap but crowded; walking is limited by traffic and heat
Tips
  • 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
Taxis & transport
Uber
Careem
inDriver
Emergency numbers
122
Police
123
Ambulance
180
Fire
112
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