Cairo

Cairo Trips & Tours

Cairo

A grand city on the Nile with the Pyramids of Giza on its doorstep.

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Cairo Trips & Tours

A wonderfully profound and gloriously wild immersion into Egypt’s ancient past and the new world.
The city of a thousand minarets, laid out like a twinkling carpet of turrets amid swirling sands and honking horns, all cut through by the glossy waters of the Nile, Cairo is enchanting. The oldest city in the Arab world, it’s characterised by resplendent ancient sights: intricate churches, synagogues and mosques (the beautiful Ibn Tulum is the most famous), formidable temples and bustling bazaars. Then there are the Pyramids of Giza. The only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, they draw thousands of visitors looking to uncover their secrets. But with almost 20 million inhabitants and 22 districts, there’s a modern side to Cairo too; the one of bars and galleries and boutiques, where the ladies of the city gather and the young smoke shisha and dance into the small hours. A complete juxtaposition, both are indicative of this city of many faces.
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Cairo Trips & Tours

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Cruise the Nile & dive the Red Sea reefs
Egypt

Cruise the Nile & dive the Red Sea reefs

11 nights from $6K per person

An Essential Egyptian Journey
Egypt

An Essential Egyptian Journey

8 nights from $4.1K per person

The Full House: Cairo & cruising the Nile
Egypt

The Full House: Cairo & cruising the Nile

11 nights from $5.2K per person

Egypt: the road less travelled
Egypt

Egypt: the road less travelled

10 nights from $5.7K per person

A family holiday from Cairo to the Coast
Egypt

A family holiday from Cairo to the Coast

10 nights from $4.2K per person

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Things to do

What to do in Cairo

Sprawling, consuming and bursting with life, there are many facets to Cairo. Most famous for the iconic pyramids of Giza, standing like mysterious sentinels just beyond the city limits, you'll almost certainly want to visit either on a walking or horseback tour, before ending with private dinner under the stars. Back in the city, dive into the religious history on a stroll amongst Coptic churches and grand mosques, including the oldest in Africa, Ibn Tulum, and get to know Pharaonic Egypt at the Great Egyptian Museum: it houses over 120,000 exhibits including Tutankhamun's famous gold mask. As for souvenirs, the Khan el-Khalili souq has everything you could possibly hope to squeeze into your suitcase.

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Historical Places

Visit the Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo

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Visit the Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, Cairo

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See the Great Sphinx and pyramids of Giza

Why you'll love it

Why you'll love it

It would be rude not to say the pyramids. The iconic symbol of Ancient Egypt, there are, in fact, 115 of them spread across 70km of desert from Cairo to Fayoum. Factor in Saqqara, the cemetery of Memphis, to your time here and visit in the afternoon when the crowds have left.
Off the beaten track

Off the beaten track

Not just another museum, the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum (aptly-named GEM; opening in 2022) is a glass and granite homage to Egypt’s antiquities, including all of King Tut’s 5,000-plus treasures. Well worth a visit.
Something to think about

Something to think about

The city is noisy, loud and it can definitely be a tad overwhelming when you’re stepping off the plane for the first time. Be prepared for some hold-onto-your-hat experiences (especially crossing the road) and always haggle in the markets.
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Based on 18 Feefo Reviews for Egypt

Max Balderas
June 2026
9 nights in Egypt
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Lori Chrisman
Customized
April 2026
13 nights in Egypt and Jordan
Love the customization and flexibility. Second experience Able to start with broad outline and come up with unique trip experience
Sarah Adelman
March 2026
10 nights in Egypt
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Best Travel Advisors
February 2026
10 nights in Egypt
I have only one favorite travel advisor, Timbuktu. Professional, knowledgeable, fast, resourceful, and incredibly savvy. They will custom create the best travel experience every single time. With world wide reach and knowledge you are in the most capable hands to deliver an unforgettable experience. Every detail is taken care off and every advice comes from their personal experience
Great trip to Egypt thanks to Timbuktu
Sylvia Gaffney
Great trip to Egypt thanks to Timbuktu
February 2026
13 nights in Egypt
First rate service and follow up. Tailored our trip perfectly to our desires.
I've used Timbuktu for at least 5 trips now and they never disappoint!
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I've used Timbuktu for at least 5 trips now and they never disappoint!
October 2025
13 nights in Jordan and Egypt
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