CAI · 30.06° N · 31.25° E · Egypt
The pyramids of Giza, the treasures of Tutankhamun and the minarets of Islamic Cairo: the city where most journeys through Egypt begin, planned for you from London.
Most journeys through Egypt begin in Cairo, and a few well planned days here make the rest of the country easier to understand. The city is huge and lively, so it helps to know before you fly what you will see on which day. Our team will gladly talk it through with you.
The pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx stand on the edge of the city, and the Grand Egyptian Museum nearby holds the treasures of Tutankhamun. In Islamic Cairo, minarets rise over the medieval streets around the Khan El Khalili bazaar, with the Citadel of Saladin looking down on the city. Coptic Cairo has some of the oldest churches in Egypt, and a felucca ride on the Nile is a calm way to end a busy day.
From Cairo you can fly or take the train south to Luxor and Aswan for a Nile cruise. Tell us how long you have and we will suggest how to divide it.
We offer four nights at Fairmont Nile City from Heathrow or five nights at the same hotel from Manchester, both with direct EgyptAir flights. For flights only, EgyptAir flies direct from Heathrow to Cairo in about five hours.
Entry rules depend on your passport and the reason for your trip, and they change from time to time. Check the official sources below before you book, including how long your passport must stay valid, and use only official government channels if you need a visa.
Read TravelHealthPro's Egypt page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip. Cairo is hot for much of the year, so drink plenty of water, use sun protection and plan breaks in the shade. Take care with food and water hygiene.
The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Carry some cash for markets and small purchases, tell your bank before you travel and check its fees for card payments and cash withdrawals abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
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The most comfortable months are October to March, with average highs of about 19 to 30°C. June to August averages about 35°C. From March to May, wind storms can bring Saharan dust into the city.
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From London Heathrow Airport · Four nights at Fairmont Nile City on the Corniche, with direct EgyptAir flights from Heathrow. The pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili, with a team to guide you.
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From Manchester Airport · Five nights on the Nile Corniche at Fairmont Nile City, with direct EgyptAir flights from Manchester. An extra day for Cairo's museums, mosques and markets.
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Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Keep some cash for markets and small purchases, and check what your bank charges for using your card abroad.
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That depends on your passport and why you are travelling. Check the official entry information for Egypt before you book, and if you need a visa, use only official government channels.
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Loose, modest clothing; women usually cover their arms, legs and hair. Remove your shoes before entering the carpeted prayer hall, and be respectful of people at prayer.
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Yes. The Cairo Metro has been running since 1987, and some carriages on every train are kept for women.
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They stand at Giza, on the west bank of the Nile, within greater Cairo, together with the Great Sphinx. The Grand Egyptian Museum is about 2 km from the pyramids, so you can plan the two together.
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October to March, with average highs of about 19 to 30°C. June to August are the hottest months, averaging about 35°C, and from March to May wind storms can carry Saharan dust.
Checked on 23 October 2026
