Getting around
Metro
CAI airport taxi/Uber ~45–75 min
All destinations
Egypt
Cairo
Your complete travel companion — Pyramids, Islamic Cairo, and the Nile
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Local currency glance
EGP · E£
1 USD = —1 EUR = —
EGP
EGP 20.00
Essential tourist pillars
Landmarks, outdoor days, food culture, and pre-departure logistics — no nightlife.
Logistics & partners
- Airalo · Egypt eSIM
- Aviasales— Use Aviasales for regional hops into CAI; keep bags light.
- Radical Storage— Near Garden City / Cairo centre
- AirHelp— If your inbound or outbound flight is delayed or cancelled, check AirHelp for compensation support.
Iconic landmarks & outdoors
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Pyramid plateau and Sphinx — go early.
Nile felucca
Nile felucca in Cairo.
Grand Egyptian Museum / Egyptian Museum
Major antiquity collections — confirm which site is open to you.
Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo in Cairo.
Authentic local dining
Koshari / grill dinner
Classic Cairo street and grill food.
El Fishawy café
Historic café in the bazaar.
What do you want to do?
Recommended places
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Viewpoint
Shopping
Activity
ActivityGrand Egyptian Museum / Egyptian Museum
GEM / Tahrir
Major antiquity collections — confirm which site is open to you.
Activity · €
Sacred site
Sacred siteCitadel & Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Citadel
Ottoman-era citadel skyline mosque.
Sacred site · €? Halal (unverified)
Viewpoint
Activity
RestaurantKoshari / grill dinner
Restaurant
Classic Cairo street and grill food.
Restaurant · €€? Halal (unverified)
Café
MallGood night 👋 · Cairo
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My Trip Base
Four Seasons Cairo at Nile Plaza
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Good to know before & during the trip
Rules change — verify visas and fees with official sources before you fly.
Guys mode
Adrenaline days, stadium culture, scenic drives, and hearty group tables in Cairo
Recommended base: Zamalek / Garden City
Adrenaline & action
offroad atv
Desert quad safari
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · Klook“Giza or Hurghada ATV safari”
water sports
Red Sea snorkel boat
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · WeGoTrip“Hurghada snorkel boat trip”
water sports
Nile felucca charter
Bookable daytime session for a friend group — compete, rotate turns, then regroup for a big lunch.
Compare & book · Klook“Cairo Nile felucca private”
outdoor extreme
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Pyramid plateau and Sphinx — go early.
Compare & book · Klook“Giza Pyramids & Sphinx Cairo”
outdoor extreme
Grand Egyptian Museum / Egyptian Museum
Major antiquity collections — confirm which site is open to you.
Compare & book · Klook“Grand Egyptian Museum / Egyptian Museum Cairo”
Sports & matchday culture
Cairo International Stadium
Matchday Grounds
Compare & book · Klook“Cairo stadium tour”
Epic day escape
Saqqara or Red Sea reef day
1–2 h
Pyramid-side villages or snorkel boats
EconomyBookingsHearty group dining
Famous Street Market
Koshari / grill dinner
Classic Cairo street and grill food.
Wood-Fired Meats
El Fishawy café
Historic café in the bazaar.
Steakhouse
Cairo group table
Share platters and banquet-style orders; skip late-night venues.
Currency converter
Guide rate to ILS — verify live rates when paying.
Transit & practical
Metro + Uber/Careem; avoid peak crush
CAI airport taxi/Uber ~45–75 min
Apps: Uber · Careem · inDrive
Round up 5–10%. · Sockets: C, F