Itineraries
What to See in Cairo in 5 Days: The Complete Itinerary
A relaxed but complete 5-day plan: Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, Islamic and Coptic Cairo, the older pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur, and a day trip to Alexandria.
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Day-by-day plans for 1, 3 or 5 days in Cairo: what to prioritize, how to group sights by area to save hours in traffic, and where day trips like Alexandria or a Nile cruise fit in.
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Nile Cruise from Cairo: How to Plan Luxor–Aswan and What to Expect
How to add a Nile cruise to your Cairo trip: routes (Luxor–Aswan, 3 or 4 nights), how to get to the boat, what it costs, which boat to pick and the mistakes first-time bookers keep making.
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Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo: Complete Guide
Everything you need for a day trip to Alexandria from Cairo: train vs car, what to see (Library, Qaitbay, catacombs), where to eat fresh fish and whether it's worth staying overnight.
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What to See in Cairo in 3 Days: Balanced Itinerary
A balanced 3-day route combining Giza, museums, Islamic Cairo, Coptic Cairo, markets and a side trip to Saqqara or Dahshur.
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What to See in Cairo in 1 Day: Layover and Short-Trip Itinerary
From an 8-hour layover to a full intense day — pyramids, museum, bazaar and Nile dinner. The maximum you can get out of Cairo in 24 hours.
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