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Discover Cairo in 9 Days
₹₹ · Mid-rangeA mid-range-budget 9-day guide to Cairo. Covers Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, and hidden local favourites. Great for heritage travellers.
Meera Nair
Created 23 July 2024
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
EGP 3,400Egyptian Museum
Start early to beat the crowds at Egyptian Museum. The morning light is magical here.
Day 2
EGP 1,600Khan el-Khalili
Hike to Khan el-Khalili early morning. The trail takes about 2 hours one way.
Day 3
EGP 2,150Pyramids of Giza
Pyramids of Giza is best visited in the afternoon when the light is perfect for photos.
Day 4
EGP 2,900Nile River Cruise
Visit Nile River Cruise and interact with locals. Their recommendations are gold.
Day 5
EGP 2,600Sphinx
Sphinx is best visited in the afternoon when the light is perfect for photos.
Day 6
EGP 3,000Egyptian Museum
Start early to beat the crowds at Egyptian Museum. The morning light is magical here.
Day 7
EGP 2,400Khan el-Khalili
Visit Khan el-Khalili and interact with locals. Their recommendations are gold.
Day 8
EGP 2,050Pyramids of Giza
Explore Pyramids of Giza at your own pace. The back alleys have the best street food.
Day 9
EGP 3,200Nile River Cruise
Take a guided tour of Nile River Cruise — the local stories make it come alive.