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5 Days in Cairo: A Journey Through History and Culture

Humberto Lopez

Humberto Lopez

20 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Cairo, Egypt. Explore ancient mosques, majestic palaces, and iconic landmarks. Indulge in delicious local cuisine and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this fascinating city.

Trip to Cairo

Day 1
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$49

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Grand, 19th-century mosque in Cairo's iconic Citadel, lavishly decorated with Islamic motifs.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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قلعة صلاح الدين الأيوبي
Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$20
9 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$6
5 - 6 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
Day 2
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$30

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
12 - 18 min

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The Hanging Church
Coptic Orthodox church with a wooden roof in the shape of Noah's ark, a 5th-century pulpit & icons.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 min

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Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
Vast mosque & educational institution with unique architectural features & opulent interiors.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$10
11 - 16 min

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Villa Garden City (الفيلا جاردن سيتي)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 3
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$52

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
12 - 15 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
14 - 17 min

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Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Sprawling 9th-century mosque featuring a spiral minaret & a courtyard lined with stucco arcades.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$5
22 - 27 min

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ماكدونالدز
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
8 - 12 min

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Baron Empain Palace
Stately & abandoned Indian Hindu temple featuring a carved wooden spiral staircase & gardens.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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دجاج كنتاكى
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$8
Day 4
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$83

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$ 3

Felfela (فلفلة)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$4
7 - 9 min

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Giza Plateau
Iconic, ancient 4,500-year-old plateau featuring the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx & other sites.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
50 - 60 min

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Pyramid of Djoser
The world's 1st large-scale cut stone structure, forming the centerpiece of a huge mortuary complex.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
30 - 36 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$2
23 - 28 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 5
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$34

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$ 2

ماكدونالدز
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
8 - 12 min

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$12
10 - 12 min

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Al-Azhar Mosque
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
8 - 11 min

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عصير الكيﻻني
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$4
11 - 16 min

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Bab al-Futuh
Landmark city gate built in 1087, with 2 round towers & elaborately carved geometric motifs.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12

Budget breakdown: $254 In total

Activities & Food:$247
Transport:$8