31 Dynasties · One City
From the first stone pyramid at Saqqara to the last treasures of Tutankhamun — Cairo holds five thousand years within a day's reach.
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Half-day Giza, Giza with the Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza with Saqqara, or Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis: real operator prices, what each tour includes, and which one to choose.
When a Cairo tour is worth it and when to buy your own tickets: official 2026 entry prices, the kinds of tours on offer, where to book, how to read a listing, and how to avoid shopping-stop tours.
Sphinx International Airport (SPX), west of Giza, explained: which airlines fly there, how far it really is from the pyramids and the city, how to get a ride, and why Capital and Almaza are not options for most visitors.
Cash, data and Wi-Fi before you leave Cairo airport: what the tourist SIM bundles cost, which banks run the ATMs and exchange offices, how much cash to take out, and how to check the rate before you hand over your money.
Leaving Cairo step by step: when to set off from your part of the city, the screening at the terminal door, check-in cut-offs, exit passport control, security, duty free and the VAT refund that is harder to claim than it looks.
What happens after you land at Cairo: passport control, baggage reclaim, customs rules on alcohol, cash, drones and phones, and how to get cash, a SIM and a fair ride through the arrivals-hall taxi gauntlet.
The visa-on-arrival process at Cairo airport in 2026, step by step: the new USD 36 digital QR visa, the kiosks, the USD 30 paper sticker at the bank counters, the queue order and what to do when things go wrong.
Every subject we cover, and the most recent writing on each.
The metro, ride-hailing apps, white taxis, the river bus and airport transfers: what each costs and when it beats the alternatives.
The Grand Egyptian Museum, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir, and the Coptic and Islamic collections: hours, prices, and how long each really needs.
Tickets, timing and entry to the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum, plus reaching the plateau and handling the touts.
Realistic daily costs in Egyptian pounds, currency exchange, ATMs and cards, tipping and baksheesh, and how to see Cairo on very little.
Koshari, ful and taameya, riverside restaurants and street stalls. What to eat in Cairo, where to find it, and how ordering actually works.
Day-by-day Cairo and Egypt itineraries, from a single day to two weeks, built around what actually fits.
Planning the trip itself: when to visit, e-visa and entry, how many days Cairo needs, safety, and itineraries that fit the city’s distances.
Dress, mosque visits, Ramadan, photography rules, useful Arabic and advice for women travellers: the local norms that keep a Cairo trip smooth.
Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis, Alexandria, Fayoum and Luxor. How long each takes, what it costs, and whether it justifies the early start.
Feluccas, dinner cruises, the Corniche walk, and Gezira and Zamalek island. How to get onto the river in Cairo and what each option is like.
Khan el-Khalili, Egyptian cotton, papyrus, spices and handmade crafts. Where to buy, what things should cost, and how to bargain without stress.
Sights, walks and experiences across the city, from the Giza plateau and Islamic Cairo to Al-Azhar Park, Cairo Tower and the quieter corners.
Zamalek, Downtown, Garden City, Maadi and Giza compared: what each neighbourhood costs, what it puts you near, and which hotels earn the money.
How to choose and book Cairo tours, guides, tickets and experiences: honest comparisons, official prices and what is worth paying for.
