7 Days in Cairo: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

Dead Dread

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the heart of Cairo, where ancient marvels and vibrant culture await. Immerse yourself in the rich history of Egypt as you explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and immerse yourself in the local atmosphere. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Cairo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Traversing Time at Ibn Tulun Mosque and More

$23

$ 1

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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3 - 4 min

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17th-century home turned museum showcasing Egyptian architecture, furnishings, costumes, art & more.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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20 - 30 min

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Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

10 - 15 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 2Crossing Bridges and Unveiling Secrets of Giza

$25

$ 2

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 min

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Road bridge across the Nile River, known for its 19th-century bronze lion statues & evening strolls.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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Ornate, neoclassical palace housing a collection of Impressionist paintings, with views of the Nile.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$25

32 - 39 min

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3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Treasures of the Past and Artistic Delights

$25

$ 2

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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10 - 12 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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Popular visitor center with displays of dinosaur bones, gemstones & samples of rocks from the moon.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 4From Coptic Cathedrals to Bustling Bazaars

$ 1

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

36 - 44 min

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 5Majestic Mosques and Royal Residences

$13

$ 2

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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8 - 10 min

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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Landmark city gate built in 1087, with 2 round towers & elaborately carved geometric motifs.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 6Sacred Sites and Cultural Treasures

$19

$ 2

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Grand city mosque, built in the 12th century, with ornate carvings & inscriptions, plus courtyards.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Cairo's first mosque, commissioned in 970 to develop into a major center for Islamic learning.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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49 - 59 min

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The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Exploring Egypt's Heritage and Coptic Marvels

$17

$ 1

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Sculpture, pottery & metalware charting millennia of Egyptian civilization, plus a hall of mummies.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

6 - 8 min

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Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Collection of ancient Egyptian Christian artwork, objects & manuscripts housed in a 1908 building.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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4th-century church believed to be built on the spot where Joseph, Mary & baby Jesus once rested.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $133 In total

Activities & Food:$126

Transport:$7