3-day itinerary
The Perfect 3 Days in Cairo
A balanced 3-day plan for Cairo, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Egyptian Museum
Home to the world's greatest pharaonic treasures, including Tutankhamun's golden mask and royal mummies.
6 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
Afternoon
El Tahrir Square
The legendary square where Egypt's history was made—pulse with the energy of Cairo's vibrant heart.
12 min drive · 2.6 km to the next stop
Evening
El Azhar Mosque
One of the world's oldest universities and mosques, Al-Azhar is Cairo's spiritual and intellectual heart.
Where to eat: Hard Rock Cafe — American — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Salah El Din Citadel
Saladin's legendary citadel towers over Cairo, offering stunning skyline views and centuries of captivating history.
3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
A stunning Ottoman alabaster mosque crowning Cairo's Citadel with breathtaking panoramic views over the ancient city.
12 min drive · 2.6 km to the next stop
Evening
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Trace 5,000 years of Egyptian history through breathtaking artifacts at Cairo's grandest cultural landmark.
Where to eat: Al Gnani Al Demeshqi (Dokki Chillout branch) — Syrian Food — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Fustat
Walk the ruins of Cairo's first Islamic city, a UNESCO treasure where Egypt's medieval story began.
7 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Hanging Church
A breathtaking 4th-century church seemingly suspended in air atop Roman fortress gates in Old Cairo.
Evening
Baron Empain Palace
A hauntingly beautiful Indo-European palace rising dramatically from Cairo's desert, blending Hindu temples with European grandeur.
Where to eat: Aspero Restaurant — American — a well-loved local spot.
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Customize it →Built from Cairo's top-rated attractions. Opening hours, prices, and whether a spot still delivers can change — double-check anything time-sensitive before you go.