A Week in Cairo: Exploring Ancient Pyramids and Vibrant Culture

Diego Rivilla

17 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Cairo, Egypt, as you discover the majestic pyramids, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this fascinating city.

Trip to Cairo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$96

$ 3

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

Directions

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

57 - 69 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

41 - 50 min

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A necropolis for Memphis, the ancient burial chamber & passages can be explored by guided tour.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

29 - 35 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 2

$73

$ 3

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

52 - 63 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$16

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 3

$67

$ 2

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

35 - 42 min

Directions

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$10

14 - 21 min

Directions

Zoo specializing in African wildlife, with grottoes, a bridge by Eiffel & a natural history museum.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

25 - 38 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$18

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 4

$82

$ 3

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

Directions

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

14 - 17 min

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 5

$91

$ 2

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

14 - 21 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$24

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Day 6

$75

$ 3

Marriott Mena House, Cairo

Depart from your stay 🏨

39 - 47 min

Directions

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

10 - 12 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Polished rooms in an upmarket lodging with pyramid views, plus a golf course, a spa & 4 restaurants.

7:30 AM - 7:30 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $496 In total

Activities & Food:$483

Transport:$13