Hotels in Zamalek or near Giza HotelChoose by sights.
4Days
12Stops
4Meal tips
About £45-90 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Four days in Cairo: the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo's mosques and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Visit between October and April. Agree prices before rides and tours and use licensed guides.
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Day by day
Giza
08:00
Pyramids of Giza
The Great Pyramid, Khafre and Menkaure.
View on map ↗💡 Go at opening to avoid the heat.
11:30
14:00
19:00
🍽 Where to eat
lunchKoshariEgyptian · $
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Pyramids of Giza 🏨 Find a hotel
Islamic Cairo
09:00
12:00
15:00
🍽 Where to eat
dinnerGrilled meatsEgyptian · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Citadel of Saladin and Muhamm…
Coptic Cairo and museum
09:30
13:00
18:00
🍽 Where to eat
lunchFul medamesEgyptian · $
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Coptic Cairo
Saqqara and Memphis
09:00
14:00
🍽 Where to eat
dinnerFarewell dinnerEgyptian · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 4Tickets and tours: Step Pyramid of Djoser
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereCairo Airport is about 45 minutes from Zamalek by taxi or Uber.
🚆 Getting aroundUber, metro and taxis.
💷 CurrencyEgyptian pound (EGP). Carry cash.
🗣 LanguageArabic. English is common in tourist areas.
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