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Cairo
Trip Planning & Itineraries
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Cairo isn't a gentle city. Home to more than 16 million Egyptians, Arabs, Africans and sundry others, the 'Mother of the World' is an all-out assault on the senses. Chaotic, noisy, polluted, totally unpredictable and seething with people, the sheer intensity of the city will either seduce or appall.
Cairo doesn't have the kind of dolled-up, prettified buildings that cry out to be photographed and stuck in an album. Historic buildings are buried in age-old quarters of the city that have yet to be tamed and made tourist-friendly.
Private Tour: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
From USD $54.00
When traveling to Cairo this private guided tour is a must. See the Great Pyramids & Great Sphinx of Giza. Continue on to visit the Egyptian Museum and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaars, the most historic markets in the world.
Suggested Itineraries in Cairo
Cairo has only two seasons: summer and 'not-summer'. Given the choice, you're far better off visiting during 'not-summer', a period that stretches roughly from September to April or May. January and February (50-68°F) can be overcast with the occasional shower, but the months immediately on either side are comfortably warm.
It's also worth considering the timing of the various Muslim festivals when planning your trip. During Ramadan many businesses work half-days, museums and tourist sites shut early and many restaurants only open after sundown.
