Cairo & Giza: A Cultural Getaway
Pyramids, museums and the old city: four unhurried days in Egypt’s capital.
Visiting Egypt
30.04° N · The capital
Cairo
A thousand minarets, great museums and the energy of a capital on the Nile.
The place
About Cairo
Medieval mosques and bazaars, Coptic churches, world-class museums and evenings by the river.
Cairo is where most journeys in Egypt begin. Beyond the traffic is a city of extraordinary layers: Pharaonic treasures in its museums, Coptic churches, and one of the richest collections of Islamic architecture in the world.
A good driver and a well-planned day make all the difference here, and that is exactly what we arrange.
Highlights
What not to miss
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Islamic Cairo
Historic mosques, madrasas and Al-Muizz Street, a living museum of medieval architecture.
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The Citadel
Saladin’s fortress and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali above the city.
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Coptic Cairo
The Hanging Church and the quiet lanes of Old Cairo.
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Khan el-Khalili
The great bazaar: lanterns, spices, silver and coffeehouses.
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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Home to the royal mummies, in a dedicated hall.
Practical
Planning a visit
- Ideal stay
- 2 to 3 days
- Best for
- Museums, Architecture, Food and markets
- Getting there
- Cairo International Airport is Egypt’s main international gateway; most trips begin and end here.
Gallery
A closer look
How MAG helps
Arrangements in Cairo
- Guided Sightseeing Tours Private and small-group tours with licensed Egyptologist guides: the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Luxor’s temples and more.
- Airport Transfers & Private Drivers Met at the airport, driven to your hotel, and a private driver for the days you need one.
- Hotel Arrangements Hotels matched to your trip: Nile views in Cairo, quiet stays near the Pyramids, and well-placed hotels in Luxor, Aswan and on the coast.
Related
Journeys that include Cairo
Discover Egypt: Guided Highlights
Cairo, Luxor and Aswan with expert guides: the classic journey along the Nile.
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Along the route
Continue the journey.
31.20° N · Mediterranean coast
Alexandria
Egypt’s Mediterranean city of Alexander, the Ptolemies and the sea.
Visiting Egypt
Tell us where you are going. We will plan the rest.
Share your dates, who is traveling and what you have in mind. A MAG advisor comes back with a clear plan and options for you to consider.
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Tell us your plans
Dates, travelers and what you have in mind.
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Receive a proposal
A clear plan with options, explained.
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Confirm and travel
We arrange it; you enjoy the trip.