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Before you go
Your trip to Cairo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cairo – Cairo Destination Cairo and Giza Capital
How to get there
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Cairo International Airport (CAI) Cairo · 20 km
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Estação Ramsés Cairo · 2 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Cairo International Airport (CAI) is about 20 km northeast of the center, with taxis, ride-hailing services and buses. Ramses Station receives trains from Alexandria, the Delta and the south. The metro connects the center to Ramses Station and the Coptic quarter.
How many days
With two days you can see the city’s essentials; a third day allows you to visit the two major museums without rushing.
When to go
Between October and April afternoons are pleasant; in summer, start early and leave museums for midday. During Ramadan, the city comes alive after sunset.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No: traffic is heavy and confusing for those unfamiliar with the city. Use taxis, ride-hailing apps or the metro.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Cairo
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Morning
Citadel and Ibn Tulun
Ascend to Saladin’s Citadel and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali and then descend to the Ibn Tulun Mosque.
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Afternoon
Al-Muizz and Khan el-Khalili
Walk along Al-Muizz Street, pass Al-Azhar Mosque and finish at Khan el-Khalili.
2 days in Cairo
Day 1
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All day
Islamic Cairo
Citadel and Ibn Tulun in the morning; Al-Muizz Street, Bab Zuweila, Al-Azhar and Khan el-Khalili in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Coptic quarter and museums
Coptic quarter and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in the morning; the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square and the Cairo Tower in the afternoon.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Cairo?
Visit the Citadel, the Ibn Tulun Mosque, Al-Muizz Street and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the Coptic quarter, the Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and take a felucca ride on the Nile.
How to get from Cairo airport to the center?
By taxi, ride-hailing app or bus, 40 minutes to more than an hour depending on traffic. Many hotels offer combined transfers in advance.
Is the Cairo metro useful for visitors?
Yes, for certain trips: Line 1 links the center (Sadat Station, at Tahrir Square) to the Coptic quarter (Mar Girgis Station), and several lines serve Ramses Station.
How should you dress to visit Cairo’s mosques?
Wear clothing that covers shoulders and legs; women cover their hair with a scarf. Shoes are removed at the entrance to prayer halls.