Must Visit
Top Places to See in Cairo
Hand-picked by our travel experts — the experiences that define this destination.
Land of Pharaohs & Ancient Wonders
Cairo is one of the world's great ancient cities — a teeming, chaotic, magnificent metropolis where 5,000 years of civilization press against the present. The Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx stand on the city's edge, as awe-inspiring today as when they were built. The Egyptian Museum houses the world's greatest collection of ancient artifacts, including Tutankhamun's golden treasures. Beyond the monuments, Cairo enchants with its medieval Islamic quarter, the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and the timeless flow of the Nile. For Indian travelers, Egypt is remarkably accessible — close, affordable, and endlessly fascinating.
~6 hrs from India
e-Visa Required
Arabic
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
₹80,000–₹1,80,000
Oct–Apr
Hand-picked by our travel experts — the experiences that define this destination.
Ride a camel around the Giza plateau for the classic desert experience with the pyramids as your backdrop.
Float over the Valley of the Kings and Luxor's temples at sunrise in a hot air balloon — a magical experience.
Explore the Sinai Peninsula by jeep, visiting St. Catherine's Monastery and hiking Mount Sinai for sunrise.
Watch the spectacular Sound & Light Show at the Giza pyramids — history narrated against the illuminated monuments.
Explore the ancient Christian quarter with the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and Coptic Museum.
Watch the mesmerizing Sufi whirling dervishes perform at the Wekalet el-Ghouri arts center in Islamic Cairo.
Try Egypt's national dishes — koshari (lentils, rice, pasta, and tomato sauce) and ful medames (spiced fava beans).
Dine at a floating restaurant on the Nile, watching Cairo's lights reflect on the river over grilled fish and mezze.
Graze through Cairo's street food scene — ta'meya (falafel), hawawshi (spiced meat sandwich), and fresh sugarcane juice.
Bargain for gold jewelry, papyrus art, alabaster figurines, spices, and handcrafted souvenirs in this legendary bazaar.
Buy authentic hand-painted papyrus artwork depicting ancient Egyptian scenes from reputable galleries.
Shop for world-famous Egyptian cotton products — sheets, towels, and clothing — at quality stores in Cairo.
Day-by-day plans crafted by our experts — fully customisable to your preferences.
Arrive Cairo · Egyptian Museum · Tahrir Square · Nile-side dinner
Great Pyramids of Giza · Great Sphinx · Solar Boat Museum · Sound & Light Show
Khan el-Khalili bazaar · Al-Azhar Mosque · Citadel of Saladin · Whirling Dervishes show
Fly to Luxor · Valley of the Kings · Karnak Temple · Return to Cairo
Coptic Cairo · Nile felucca ride · Last koshari lunch · Departure
Arrive, Egyptian Museum · Nile dinner
Pyramids · Sphinx · Solar Boat · Sound & Light
Khan el-Khalili · Al-Azhar · Citadel · Dervishes
Coptic Cairo · Zamalek island · Cairo Tower · Nile cruise
Fly to Luxor · Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut Temple
Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Hot air balloon sunrise
Train to Aswan · Philae Temple · Nubian village · Felucca sunset
Abu Simbel (optional) · Fly back to Cairo · Departure
Our Cairo specialists will craft a bespoke itinerary tailored entirely to you. Starting from ₹80,000–₹1,80,000.
