5 Days in Cairo: Unveiling Ancient Wonders

Hazim Alhaggawy

26 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the heart of Cairo and immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of this mesmerizing city. From majestic palaces to iconic mosques, from bustling markets to ancient pyramids, each day promises a new and unforgettable experience. Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting charm of Cairo!

Trip to Cairo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Royal Treasures and Architectural Marvels

$15

$ 2

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Café

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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9 - 11 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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24 - 29 min

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Stately & abandoned Indian Hindu temple featuring a carved wooden spiral staircase & gardens.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Day 2A Journey Through Time and Culture

$15

$ 2

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Café

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 32 min

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Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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21 - 26 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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7 - 9 min

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Underground grottoes, a kids' playground & a pond in a quiet park on an island in the Nile River.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Day 3Bridges, Towers, and Parks

$13

$ 2

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Café

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

Busy, elevated pedestrian & road bridge opened in 1996, crossing the Nile in 2 places.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

28 - 41 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

17 - 21 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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Urban green space with shade trees & walking paths, plus play structures, fountains & grassy lawns.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Unveiling Ancient Civilizations and Thrilling Rides

$35

$ 2

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Café

Depart from your stay 🏨

29 - 35 min

Directions

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

49 - 59 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

76 - 92 min

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Family-oriented entertainment including thrill rides, mini-golf, tube slides & a Ferris wheel.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

5 - 8 min

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Plants & replica buildings from across the world displayed in gardens with a small zoo & food court.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Majestic Mosques and Pharaonic Wonders

$60

$ 2

Panorama Ramsis Hotel & Café

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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1 - 2 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

19 - 23 min

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Living museum of Egyptian history, with replicas of an ancient village & the tomb of Tutankhamen.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$19

26 - 32 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $142 In total

Activities & Food:$137

Transport:$6