Cairo overwhelms with 5,000 years of history — the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the world's greatest collection of pharaonic art and the medieval Islamic grandeur of Khan el-Khalili.
Plan My TripCairo is the gateway to the ancient world. The Pyramids of Giza — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the pyramid of Khafre and the smaller pyramid of Menkaure — rise from the desert plateau at the city's edge alongside the enigmatic Great Sphinx. They have stood for 4,500 years and nothing quite prepares you for their scale.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), one of the world's largest archaeological museums, opened its doors in 2023 displaying Tutankhamun's complete treasure for the first time. Islamic Cairo offers the medieval wonders of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the Citadel and hundreds of mosques. And a Nile dinner cruise at sunset is one of Africa's great experiences.
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October–April (Cool Season) The only viable time to visit comfortably — temperatures range from 15–25°C, clear blue skies and ideal conditions for exploring the Giza plateau and open-air sites. December–February is peak season with the most pleasant temperatures.
March–April Shoulder season — still comfortable (20–28°C) before the heat builds. Ramadan (dates vary) creates a unique atmosphere: many restaurants close during daylight hours but the city comes alive at night with iftar celebrations.
May–September (Summer) Temperatures regularly exceed 40°C — extreme for sightseeing. Cairo is practically empty of tourists during summer, prices drop dramatically and early morning visits (7–9am) to the pyramids are still possible with proper hydration.
Explore Cairo Experiences →Guided tours For most tourists, a guided tour that includes transport is the most practical and safest way to visit Giza, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Touts around the pyramids can be persistent — a tour provides a buffer and licensed guide access.
Metro & Uber Cairo's 3-line metro is efficient and cheap (EGP 7–10 per trip, ~€0.15–0.20). Uber is widely available and strongly recommended over unmetered taxis. From Cairo International Airport to central Cairo by Uber: ~EGP 200–350 (€4–7).
Nile boats Felucca sailboats offer a timeless way to see Cairo from the Nile — negotiate at the corniche for an hour's sail (EGP 100–200). Larger dinner cruise boats depart from Dokki and Zamalek each evening with entertainment.
Explore Cairo Experiences →The last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramid of Khufu (the oldest and largest), the pyramid of Khafre with its limestone cap still intact, the smaller Menkaure pyramid and the Great Sphinx. Enter the chambers of Khufu for an extraordinary underground experience.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site — medieval mosques, madrasas and caravanserais along the Al-Muizz Street, the Khan el-Khalili bazaar (one of the oldest in the world), the Citadel of Saladin and the Al-Azhar Mosque (oldest university in the world).
Colonial-era boulevards around Tahrir Square, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) nearby, and the leafy Zamalek island in the Nile — Cairo's most cosmopolitan neighbourhood with galleries, restaurants and rooftop cafés.
One of the world's oldest Christian communities — the Hanging Church (dating to the 3rd century), the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Coptic Museum and the Church of St Sergius built over the spot where the Holy Family is said to have rested.
