Cairo 3-day itinerary — Budget

Egypt · 2 travelers · 2 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 3-day budget plan for Cairo for two: a day-by-day programme balancing headline sights, old-town markets and recovery time, with per-day cost estimates built from fixed local average prices — one hotel room for 2 nights, food and activities for two, and group transport.

Day	Plan	Estimated cost
1	Arrival and first night in Cairo • Arrive, pick up a local SIM card, and head to the hotel • An early look at the closest landmark or main square in Cairo • Dinner at a local table, then an early night before the full programme starts	$36calculate in the tool
2	Main landmarks day in Cairo • Visit the Pyramids of Giza early to beat the crowds • Walk or ride city transit between two nearby sights • Sunset from Cairo's best viewpoint	$79calculate in the tool
3	Last hours in Cairo • One last breakfast, double-check belongings, and check out • A mall or market stop near the airport route out of Cairo • Depart with rush-hour traffic factored in	$29calculate in the tool

Estimated trip total (excluding flights)

$144

Per person: $72 · Couple: $144

≈ 6,912 ج.م (EGP) · approximate FX

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Flight times to Cairo

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FAQ

How much does a 3-day trip to Cairo cost?

A 3-day budget trip for two is estimated at about $144 USD (hotel, food, transport and activities, excluding flights), i.e. roughly $72 per person.

What is the daily cost in Cairo?

The average day for two runs about $48; arrival and departure days cost less than full sightseeing days.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

October to April has Cairo at its best (and busiest); summer is very hot but usually the cheapest time to visit.