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Cairo 5-day itinerary — Budget

Egypt · 2 travelers · 4 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 5-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 4 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
$38calculate 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
$62calculate in the tool
3
A cultural day in Cairo
  • • Start at a heritage house or exhibition, then a local craft workshop or show
  • • Lunch at an old family restaurant in Fatimid Cairo and Khan el-Khalili
  • • Pick up authentic souvenirs from Cairo's markets before heading back
$62calculate in the tool
4
Full-day trip outside the city
  • • Morning departure to Saqqara and Memphis
  • • Destination activities: nature, coast, or a mountain village depending on season
  • • Return by evening and a light dinner near the hotel
$62calculate in the tool
5
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
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Estimated trip total (excluding flights)
$253
Per person: $127 · Couple: $253
≈ 12,144 ج.م (EGP) · approximate FX
Hotel
$80
Food
$80
Transport
$13
Activities
$80

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FAQ

How much does a 5-day trip to Cairo cost?

A 5-day budget trip for two is estimated at about $253 USD (hotel, food, transport and activities, excluding flights), i.e. roughly $127 per person.

What is the daily cost in Cairo?

The average day for two runs about $51; 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.