Cairo 7-day itinerary — Budget

Egypt · 2 travelers · 6 nights · fixed USD estimates

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Here is a ready-made 7-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 6 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	$39calculate in the tool
2	Old town and bazaars of Cairo • Morning wander through Fatimid Cairo and Khan el-Khalili • Browse the main traditional bazaar and the historic square, mosque or church • Street-food tasting: koshari and a traditional drink	$58calculate in the tool
3	Exploring modern Cairo • Tour the modern district, towers and big malls of Cairo • Lunch at a local food hall, then a modern sight (design museum or water park) • Evening activity: a short boat ride or a night lights tour	$58calculate 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	$58calculate in the tool
5	Beach or leisure in Cairo • Half a day at the nearest beach or leisure resort in Cairo • Light seafood lunch and free time for quick shopping • An evening at a café the locals of Cairo actually go to	$58calculate in the tool
6	Exploring modern Cairo • Tour the modern district, towers and big malls of Cairo • Lunch at a local food hall, then a modern sight (design museum or water park) • Evening activity: a short boat ride or a night lights tour	$58calculate in the tool
7	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	$31calculate in the tool

Estimated trip total (excluding flights)

$362

Per person: $181 · Couple: $362

≈ 17,376 ج.م (EGP) · approximate FX

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FAQ

How much does a 7-day trip to Cairo cost?

A 7-day budget trip for two is estimated at about $362 USD (hotel, food, transport and activities, excluding flights), i.e. roughly $181 per person.

What is the daily cost in Cairo?

The average day for two runs about $52; 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.