Cairo & Giza
About Cairo
Africa's largest city and Egypt's front door. Most trips start here, with Islamic Cairo, Coptic churches and the Nile within an hour of each other.
CAIAirport
Oct – AprBest time
4Tours listed
Tours
Tours in Cairo
CairoIslamic & Coptic Cairo
The Citadel, Sultan Hassan, the Hanging Church and an evening in Khan el-Khalili.
From$60View tour
Cairo
CairoNile dinner cruise & show
Open buffet, Tanoura dancing and live music on a two-hour evening cruise.
From$50View tour
Cairo
Multi-day trip
Classic Egypt in 8 Days: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan
The pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, a Nile cruise and Abu Simbel in one private trip, with hotels and domestic flights arranged.
From$1,450View tour
More tours in Cairo & Giza
GizaPyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Half a day on the plateau with an Egyptologist, the Valley Temple and the panoramic viewpoint.
From$35View tour
GizaCamel ride at the Pyramids
Ride across the desert edge of the plateau for the classic view of all three pyramids together.
From$30View tour
GizaGrand Egyptian Museum
Tutankhamun's complete treasure and the Grand Staircase, at your own pace with a guide.
From$45View tour
Airport transfers
Transfers for Cairo
| From | To | Drive time | Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Airport (CAI) | Downtown Cairo / Zamalek | 45 min | $25 |
| Cairo Airport (CAI) | Giza / Pyramids hotels | 60–75 min | $30 |
| Cairo Airport (CAI) | New Cairo / Heliopolis | 25 min | $20 |
Good to know
Cairo: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cairo?
Oct – Apr is the most comfortable time to visit Cairo. We run tours all year, with early starts in the hotter months.
Which airport is closest to Cairo?
Cairo is served by CAI airport. Our driver can meet you at arrivals and take you straight to your hotel.
Are the tours in Cairo private?
Yes. Every Egy Voyage tour is private: just your group, with your own licensed guide and driver, on the dates you choose.
Planning a trip to Egypt?
Tell us your dates and what you'd like to see. We'll send a day-by-day plan with a fixed price, usually within a few hours.