10 Days in Cairo: A Journey through Ancient Wonders

Iván Castro

8 Oct 2023

Experience the magic of Cairo as you explore pyramids, mosques, and vibrant markets in this 10-day itinerary.

Trip to Cairo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$37

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

34 - 41 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

30 - 36 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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22 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 2

$60

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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50 - 60 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

36 - 44 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

28 - 34 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3

$14

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 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

10 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4

$21

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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22 - 33 min

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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

20 - 29 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5

$60

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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10 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

7 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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14 - 21 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 6

$27

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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17 - 26 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 7

$42

$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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19 - 28 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

9 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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13 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 8

$23

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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13 - 20 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

14 - 17 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 9

$26

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 10

$85

$ 2

ديوانية الملحق الثقافي الكويتي الاسبوعية - القاهرة

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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69 - 104 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

18 - 22 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$38

6 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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14 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $401 In total

Activities & Food:$393

Transport:$9