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Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,inside Pyramids|Tombs

Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,inside Pyramids|Tombs

Activity duration is 6 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 29 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥4,236 and current price is ￥3,389 per adult*
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Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

Guided Tour To Alexandria From Cairo

Activity duration is 10 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,287 per adult*
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Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

Cairo: Dinner Cruise on the Nile River with Entertainment

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,870 per adult
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Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

Cairo: Nile Sunset Dinner Cruise, Show & Optional Transfer

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,296 per adult
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Enjoy 4 nights Nile cruise Luxor,Aswan&Abu Simbel from Cairo by plane

Enjoy 4 nights Nile cruise Luxor,Aswan&Abu Simbel from Cairo by plane

Activity duration is 5 days
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
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Price is ￥238,052 per adult*
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What to do in Cairo

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Historical Giza pyramids in Egypt shot by drone.

Giza Pyramid Complex

You can learn more about the history of Giza when you make a stop at a top site like Giza Pyramid Complex. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Giza Pyramid Complex
Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Grand Egyptian Museum

You can study the exhibits at Grand Egyptian Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Giza. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.

Grand Egyptian Museum
Pyramid of Khufu

Pyramid of Khufu

Pyramid of Khufu is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.

Pyramid of Khufu
Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Mankaura Giza Egypt

Great Sphinx of Giza

Great Sphinx of Giza is just one of the places to see in Giza, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Great Sphinx of Giza
Cairo, Egypt - Nov 2nd 2018 - Tourists in front of the main entrance of the Egypt history museum in Cairo in a blue sky day

Egyptian Museum

You can study the exhibits at Egyptian Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Cairo. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Egyptian Museum
Ramses II Obelisk in the Tahrir Square, beautiful sunset view of Cairo, Egypt

Tahrir Square

Learn about the local history of Cairo with a stop at Tahrir Square. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Tahrir Square
Walking the memory lane

Khan el-Khalili

You can do some window-shopping at Khan el-Khalili during your visit to Cairo. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its fascinating museums.

Khan el-Khalili
Seagull and Cairo TV Tower

Cairo Tower

Cairo Tower is just one of the places to see in Cairo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Cairo Tower
Cairo Citadel Saladin or Salah Ed-Din in Mokattam Hills in Egypt

Cairo Citadel

Find out about the history of Cairo when you spend time at Cairo Citadel. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Cairo Citadel

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Cairo

Panoramic view of central Cairo skyline at night

Downtown Cairo

4/5(557 area reviews)

Dive into the rich architectural heritage of 19th-century European Beaux-Arts and Egyptian-Islamic-Moorish Revival styles. Indulge in Groppi's famous ice cream or visit the renowned Café Riche on Talaat Harb Street.

Downtown Cairo
Panoramic view of river Nile in downtown of Cairo with Zamalek and modern buildings, Egypt

Zamalek

4/5(93 area reviews)

Cafes, museums, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Zamalek. Sights like Zamalek Art Gallery and Museum of Islamic Ceramics are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Cairo area at Safaa Hegazy Station.

Zamalek
La nave solare

Al Haram

3.5/5(265 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Al Haram, Giza Pyramid Complex and Grand Egyptian Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Al Haram
Exhibition land at Nasr City, with the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones building, Cairo, Egypt

Nasr City

3.5/5(72 area reviews)

Home to Al-Azhar University and Cairo International Stadium, this vast neighborhood offers shopping at malls like City Stars, diverse dining options, and leisure spaces. Explore landmarks such as the Unknown Soldier Memorial and enjoy walkable streets with local markets.

Nasr City
Low angle view of canopy above main entrance of Baron Empain Palace, a historic mansion inspired by the Cambodian Hindu temple of Angkor Wat, located in Heliopolis district, Cairo, Egypt

Heliopolis

3.5/5(330 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Tivoli Dome while getting to know Heliopolis, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at El Nozha Station or Alf Maskan Station to see more of the area.

Heliopolis
Beautiful orange sunset in the Cairo, Egypt. View from the rooftop on the Maadi district

Maadi

4/5(17 area reviews)

Appreciated for its live music and riverfront, you might consider exploring Maadi. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Mostafa Kamel Museum, and jump on the metro at Maadi Station or Maadi Gardens Station to get around the city.

Maadi

Popular day trips from Cairo

Night sky of the Milky Way over the great pyramids on the plateau of Giza, Egypt, Africa.

Giza

Giza baby

Shubra al Khaymah

Road in Giza

6th of October City

Beautiful view of the green lawn in Sheikh Zayed, Egypt

Sheikh Zayed City

The old and new Cairo

New Cairo

Felucca on the Nile

Turah

Frequently asked questions

Is Cairo worth visiting?
One of the most popular things to do in Cairo is visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Tick this major attraction off your itinerary, then discover more of the area's views and history.
How do I spend a day in Cairo?
Once you've checked off popular attractions like Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Plateau, spend the rest of your day experiencing Cairo's retail and food scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Cairo?
Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Cairo and deserves a place on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Cairo?
Three days in Cairo is more than enough to enjoy the city's main highlights. Many travelers stay for three days on average. Cairo Citadel, Talaat Harb Street and Manial Palace are highly rated sights. Like to see more? Stick around a little longer to visit nearby hotspots such as Giza.
Is Cairo a walkable city?
Some top sights in Cairo, including Cairo Citadel and Talaat Harb Street, are within walking distance. You can also enjoy several of the city's popular neighborhoods on foot. Just 2 kilometers from the city center of Cairo is Downtown Cairo and Qasr an-Nil is 0.32 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Cairo with kids?
If you are after tours and attractions for all of your group, we've got some terrific ideas for what to do in Cairo with kids.

What to do in Cairo for adults?
Sharia al-Muski and Sharia al-Muizz li-Din Allah are just a few of the things to do in Cairo. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Cairo?
From visiting parks to wandering around exciting neighborhoods, it's a breeze to find free things to do in Cairo. If you need new ideas, ask a local tour guide for recommendations. Talaat Harb Street is a top spot for anyone wanting to save on their sightseeing activities.

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