5-Day Cairo Itinerary: Explore Egypt's Vibrant Capital

Total price From 663 €

Created: Monday, August 4, 2025 - Departure: Sunday, August 10, 2025

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Your Trip to Cairo, Egypt

Travelers: 2 Adults

Children: 0

Hotel: 4 nights at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Destination: Cairo, Egypt

Transfer from Cairo Intl Airport to Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile (SUV vehicle)
Transfer from Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile to Cairo Intl Airport (CAR vehicle)

To enhance your experience in Cairo, I recommend reading "Lonely Planet Egypt" for comprehensive travel tips and "DK Eyewitness Egypt" for visual inspiration. For a deeper understanding of Egypt’s history and culture, "The Complete Pyramids" by Mark Lehner and "Cairo: The City Victorious" by Max Rodenbeck are excellent choices. If you prefer guided insights, consider hiring a local guide through reputable services like ToursByLocals or GetYourGuide for tailored experiences at the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, and Islamic Cairo. Safe travels and enjoy your adventure!

About the destination

Cairo, one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East, is the capital of Egypt. Cairo has been a center of great importance to many civilizations, cultures, and religions. From Pharaonic and Greco-Roman to Ottoman and European, and encompassing Jewish, Christian, and Islamic influences, each of its identities has left a strong imprint on Cairo, making it one of the most fascinating cities in the world. The Giza Plateau, which includes the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, is the only remaining monument of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the country's most famous tourist attraction. The sheer mass of the pyramids is awe-inspiring. Islamic Cairo, the center of historic Cairo, is best explored on foot. Located east of downtown, it is full of charming little mosques and water fountains. The most important sites to visit are the Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan el Khalili, the main bazaar, some historic mosques, and displays of medieval architecture, as well as some of Cairo's Turkish baths or Hammams. No visit to Cairo is complete without seeing the Egyptian Museum. With its exotic atmosphere, chaotic traffic, thousands of minarets, noise, and charming people, Cairo is a fascinating city. Few cities in the world surpass Cairo in the number of monuments or architectural styles. Cairo is not an ordinary city; Cairo is a whole world.

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10 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Cairo Intl (CAI) to Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Pick-up time: 12:00 Maximum wait time: 60 minutes Journey time: 38 minutes Private - Standard (SUV Toyota RAV4 2024) SUV

Private

Standard (SUV Toyota RAV4 2024) SUV

Maximum wait time: 60 minutes
Journey time: 38 minutes

10 Aug

Hotel

4 Nights

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, Primary image

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Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile 8.9 Very good

Cairo - to 1.0 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST1191 Nile Corniche, Souq Al ASR, Bulaq Cairo Governorate, Cairo 4311103 Classic Room, 1 King Bed

With a stay at Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile, you'll be centrally located in Cairo, within a 5-minute drive of Tahrir Square and Egyptian Museum. This luxury hotel is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) from Giza Pyramid Complex and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Khan el-Khalili.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a 24-hour health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and hair dryers.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

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14 Aug

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