Cairo, Egypt Travel Guide
Gateway to the pyramids
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Why visit Cairo
Cairo is the gateway to the pyramids — Giza’s three great tombs sit on the city’s edge with the Sphinx on guard — and the Egyptian Museum holds Tutankhamun’s treasures. The old city’s mosques, the Khan el-Khalili bazaar and felucca rides on the Nile fill the rest of the itinerary. It is chaotic, ancient and unforgettable; book a guide for the first day.
Best time to visit Cairo
Weather decides when a city shines — and when it empties out. We pull 30-year climate averages for Cairo to show which months are warm, dry and worth booking.
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Eat your way through Cairo
These are the dishes to hunt down in Cairo — not just the country's greatest hits. Tap a dish to see where it's made best, then compare a stay in the same neighbourhood with your dates.
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