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Cairo & the Pyramids

Egypt

Cairo & the Pyramids

Where history begins.

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01 Overview

About Cairo & the Pyramids

The Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum and a Nile that has run through everything.

02 Where you’ll go

Sites to visit, day by day

4 scenic stops

Scenic stops and their locations — mix and match them into days, or ask Davema to build the route for you.

Pyramids of Giza, Giza plateau 1 Half day
Landmark

Pyramids of Giza

Giza plateau

The last surviving wonder of the ancient world.

The Great Sphinx, Giza 2 Quick stop
Landmark

The Great Sphinx

Giza

The guardian of the Giza plateau.

Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Islamic Cairo 3 Half day
Culture

Khan el-Khalili bazaar

Islamic Cairo

A labyrinth of lamps, spices and coffee houses.

Citadel of Saladin, Mokattam, Cairo 4 Half day
Heritage

Citadel of Saladin

Mokattam, Cairo

A medieval fortress crowned by the Muhammad Ali Mosque.

04 When to visit

Month by month

JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprBest
MayGood
JunQuieter
JulQuieter
AugQuieter
SepGood
OctBest
NovBest
DecBest

Best time Good Less ideal / wetter

05 Itineraries

Journeys in Cairo & the Pyramids

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09 Before you go

Travel notes

Visa & entry

Visa requirements depend on your passport and purpose of travel. Davema’s visa desk will confirm what you need for your nationality before you book.

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