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Egypt, Africa

3-Day Cairo itinerary guide

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Cairo — Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (10)

Top stops to prioritize

  • Khan el-Khalili
  • El Fishawy Cafe
  • The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • Nox
  • Al-Azhar Park
  • Zeeyara Restaurant
  • Al-Hakim Mosque
  • Al-Azhar Mosque

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Khan el-Khalili, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Khan el-Khalili
  • Al-Hakim Mosque
  • Al-Azhar Mosque
  • Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan
  • Abdeen Palace Museum
  • Giza Zoo

Day 2: Southwest side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the southwest side side of town.

  • The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • Cairo Tower
  • Al Horreya Garden

Day 3: Off the beaten path

For day 3, if you don’t mind the extra trek, today covers more off the beaten path places like Al-Muizz Li-Din Allah Al-Fatimi Street.

  • Al-Azhar Park
  • Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • Al-Muizz Li-Din Allah Al-Fatimi Street
  • Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo
  • Cairo Opera House

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