Pyramids, museums and old markets. Keep your plans flexible and allow time to move between neighbourhoods.
Destination photo: Giza pyramids from above · Robster1983 · CC0 1.0
Places to start
Giza Pyramids
Give the plateau and its monuments room in your day rather than squeezing in several distant neighbourhoods.
Explore this placeGrand Egyptian Museum
Archaeological collections and galleries near Giza. Choose your visit and ticket category on the official website.
Explore this placeEgyptian Museum in Tahrir
Archaeological collections spanning different periods of Egypt, in Tahrir. This is separate from the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Explore this placeAl-Khayyamiyya
Textiles and traditional crafts in Old Cairo. Ask before photographing people or their shops.
Explore this placeWikalat al-Ghuri
A venue associated with traditional performances and tanoura. Check the current programme before visiting.
Explore this placeA plan to start from
Two days in Cairo & Giza
A flexible outline to make your own
2 days