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Cairo 3-day itinerary — Mid-range

Egypt · 2 travelers · 2 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 3-day mid-range 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.

DayPlanEstimated 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
$72calculate 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
$159calculate 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
$58calculate in the tool
Estimated trip total (excluding flights)
$289
Per person: $145 · Couple: $289
≈ 13,872 ج.م (EGP) · approximate FX
Hotel
$100
Food
$120
Transport
$9
Activities
$60

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FAQ

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

A 3-day mid-range trip for two is estimated at about $289 USD (hotel, food, transport and activities, excluding flights), i.e. roughly $145 per person.

What is the daily cost in Cairo?

The average day for two runs about $96; 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.