Great Pyramid of Giza, Great Sphinx of Giza, Khan el-Khalili. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids and the most famous landmark of the Giza pyramid complex in Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only wonder that has remained largely intact.
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The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a resting sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion. The monument was sculpted from the limestone bedrock of the Eocene-aged Mokattam Formation and faces east on the Giza Plateau, on the west bank of the Nile in…
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Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and…
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Saqqara, also spelled Sakkara or Saccara in English, is an Egyptian village in the markaz of Badrashin in the Giza Governorate, that contains ancient mausoleum crypts of Egyptian royalty, serving as the necropolis for…
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The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt. Its construction was begun by Salah ad-Din in 1176 and continued by subsequent Egyptian rulers.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €11 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €18 |
| Private room with bathroom | €24 |
| Standard hotel | €38 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €7 | €15 |
| Local transport | €2 | €3 |
| Total per day | €33 | €56 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €7 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €14 |
💶 3 days in Cairo & the Pyramids: ≈ €120 on a budget or ≈ €189 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are January, February, March, November, December. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €33 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €56. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €120 to €189, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are January, February, March, November, December.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Great Pyramid of Giza; Great Sphinx of Giza; Khan el-Khalili; Saqqara; Cairo Citadel.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €24 per night and a hostel bed €11.
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