Morning: the pyramids
Start early at the Giza plateau for the three pyramids, the Sphinx and the panorama point, before the heat and the coach groups build up.
Afternoon: museum or old Cairo
After lunch, choose the Egyptian Museum for the Tutankhamun treasures, or dive into Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar for markets and mosques.
Planning tips
- Book a guided tour to beat the traffic and the logistics
- Start early at the pyramids
- Carry small cash for tips, the bazaar and extras
- Wear modest clothing for the mosques
See the best of Cairo in a day
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Questions fréquentes
A full day comfortably covers the Giza pyramids and the Sphinx plus the Egyptian Museum, or the pyramids plus Islamic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. A guide and private transport make the most of the time.
One day covers the highlights. Two or three days let you add Memphis and Saqqara, Coptic Cairo, the Citadel and a Nile dinner cruise at a relaxed pace.
Cairo traffic is heavy, so a guided tour with private transport or a driver is the easiest way to link the sights. Ride-hailing apps work well for shorter independent hops.
