📅 Cairo — 7-day guide
Deeper Cairo with day trips and slower evenings by the Nile.
🧭 Guide at a glance
- 💡Alternate “big days” with recovery afternoons—your future self will thank you.
- 💡Add a buffer day at the end for souvenirs, spa, or weather pivots.
Day 1 – Downtown & Museum
morning
Tahrir & Museum
Orientation and highlights.
afternoon
Zamalek island walk
Galleries and cafés.
evening
Felouka + dinner
Sunset on the river.
Day 2 – Giza Plateau
morning
Pyramids & Sphinx
Go early; reputable guide.
afternoon
Solar Boat Museum (if open)
Archaeology deep dive.
evening
Sound & Light (optional)
Touristy but atmospheric.
Day 3 – Islamic Cairo
morning
Citadel
Views and history.
afternoon
Al-Muizz St.
Historic mosques and architecture.
evening
Khan el-Khalili
Shopping and tea houses.
Day 4 – Coptic Cairo & Old Cairo
morning
Hanging Church
Heritage sites.
afternoon
Ben Ezra Synagogue
Old Cairo religious mosaic.
evening
Dinner Downtown
Classic eateries.
Day 5 – Saqqara/Dahshur day trip
morning
Saqqara Step Pyramid
Pre-Giza wonders.
afternoon
Dahshur Bent/Red Pyramid
Quiet desert sites.
evening
Zamalek café crawl
Unwind back in the city.
Day 6 – Modern Cairo
morning
New Cairo malls/galleries
Air-conditioned respite.
afternoon
Heliopolis architecture
Baron Empain Palace area.
evening
Maadi dining
Leafy neighborhood vibe.
Day 7 – Buffer/Shopping
morning
Spa or pool day
Recharge before flights.
afternoon
Souvenirs/markets
Fixed-price shops to save time.
evening
Nile farewell dinner
Book in advance.