Things to do in Cairo (Egypt): قصر عابدين, الجامع الأزهر, برج القاهرة, المتحف المصري, متحف الفنون الأسلامية, 5 day-by-day itineraries, month-by-month weather, the best time to go and hotels.
According to real weather data (2023-2024 averages), the months with 18–33 °C daytime highs and under 100 mm of rain in Cairo are: January, February, March, April, October, November, December.
Our 5 day-by-day plans for Cairo last 2 to 10 days.
On site (flights excluded), our plans start at €700–1100 per person for 5 days, including lodging, meals, visits and transport.
Our “Cairo Essentials” plan: Day 1 — Egyptian Museum; Day 2 — Khan el-Khalili.
Our “Cairo and Giza” plan: Day 1 — Egyptian Museum; Day 2 — Khan el-Khalili; Day 3 — Giza.
Close to the tourist centre: براسبيل (50 m), Nour Hotel (100 m), Hotel Golden Plaza (100 m). Our directory lists 146 hotels in Cairo, to contact directly.
Some places to see in the centre: قصر عابدين, الجامع الأزهر, برج القاهرة, كوبري قصر النيل, المتحف المصري, متحف الفنون الأسلامية.