Cairo in 5 days from Riyadh

Flight, 05:15–07:10

Fly Riyadh to Cairo

Riyadh Air RX319, RUH 05:15 → CAI 07:10, direct, 2 h 55 min

Direct Riyadh Air flight from Riyadh to Cairo.

Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.

Stay, 12:00–12:30

Downtown antique hotel

A highly rated boutique stay in Downtown with breakfast included, close to Tahrir and the museum.

• Free breakfast
• Free Wi-Fi
• Parking ($)
• Hot tub

Price found by us; may differ slightly on the booking site.

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Restaurant, 13:00–14:00

Koshary Abou Tarek

١٦ Marouf, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272135, Egypt

A hugely popular koshary spot. Try a classic bowl of Cairo's signature street dish for a true foodie start.

Sight, 14:30–17:00

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt

Tracing 5,000 years of Egyptian history. Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

An extensive collection tracing 5,000 years of Egyptian history, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Abd El Wahab Restaurant - Zamalek

Nile Maxim boat, Omar Al Khayam, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 11561, Egypt

A popular Zamalek restaurant, a good first dinner to try a spread of local dishes.

Café, 07:30–08:15

EUGÉNIE CAFE

كافية اوجيني, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272110, Egypt

A well-loved cafe opening early, ideal for coffee and a light breakfast before the pyramids.

Sight, 09:00–12:00

Giza Necropolis

Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt

Site of the Great Pyramids & the Sphinx. Famed archaeological site featuring the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx & other well-known ruins.

Famed archaeological site with the Great Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and other ruins; the highlight for history lovers.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Sight, 12:15–12:45

Panoramic View of the Pyramids

Al Omraneyah, Giza Governorate 3512201, Egypt

A free viewpoint over the whole pyramid complex, perfect for photos.

Restaurant, 13:30–14:30

مطعم طشة توت - Tashet Tut Restaurant

1 شارع السيد البكري, متفرع من شارع 26, يولي, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 12356, Egypt

A hugely popular Egyptian restaurant; order hearty local classics after a morning at Giza.

Sight, 15:00–18:00

The Grand Egyptian Museum

X4VF+V38, Cairo - Alexandria Desert Rd, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3513203, Egypt

The vast new museum near the pyramids, showcasing Egypt's ancient heritage on a grand scale.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Zööba

16 26 July, Street, Al Gabalayah, Zamalek, Egypt

A lively, popular Egyptian restaurant, a good pick for foodies wanting local flavors.

Café, 08:30–09:30

Treffen Coffee

17 El Mansour Mohamed St.، Abu Al Feda, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4271020 30.0628650,31.2183581 Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4271020, Egypt

A cozy, highly rated coffee spot for breakfast and a good brew.

Sight, 10:00–13:00

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001, Egypt

Displays of ancient artifacts & mummies. Sculpture, pottery & metalware charting millennia of Egyptian civilization, plus a hall of mummies.

Artifacts charting millennia of Egyptian civilization plus the striking hall of mummies.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 14:00–15:00

Cairo Kitchen zamalek

El-Aziz Othman, Al Gabalayah, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270131, Egypt

A Zamalek restaurant for Egyptian cooking, a tasty cultural lunch.

Sight, 16:30–17:30

Cairo Tower

Kasr Al Nile, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270024, Egypt

Mosaic-patterned tower with a restaurant. Tower inspired by lotus flowers, made up of 8 million mosaic lozenges, with a revolving restaurant.

A lotus-inspired tower of 8 million mosaic lozenges with sweeping views over Cairo and the Nile.

The usual entry ticket. Ticket sites may show tours, guides or skip-the-line passes, which cost more.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Lavender Restaurant & Lounge

9 El Gabalaya St, Al Gabalayah, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4270101, Egypt

A popular restaurant and lounge for a relaxed evening dinner.

Bar, 21:30–23:00

Crimson Bar & Grill

16 Kamal Al Tawil, Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4271183, Egypt

Lively rooftop bar & restaurant. Traditional dishes served in a buzzing rooftop eatery & bar with city-and-Nile views.

A buzzing rooftop with city-and-Nile views and traditional dishes; great for a nightcap.

Restaurant, 08:30–09:30

La Terrace Restaurant & Lounge

St President Hotel, 22 Taha Hussein, Abu Al Feda, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate 4271150, Egypt

A well-reviewed terrace restaurant opening early for a leisurely breakfast.

Sight, 10:00–13:00

Dahabiya Nile Sailing

In front of Co-operation Gas station, 11 Gawad Hosny St, Off, Mohammed Roushdy, Cairo Governorate 11513, Egypt

Top-rated sailing on a traditional dahabiya boat, a timeless way to experience the Nile.

Restaurant, 13:30–14:30

Koshary El Tahrir

بجوار مطعم طازه, شارع: عمارة, 132 El Tahrir, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Another Cairo koshary favorite; compare it with Abou Tarek's version.

Sight, 15:30–16:30

Top spices

145 Maryotia ST, Al Haraneyah, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 12512, Egypt

A top-rated spice spot, perfect for foodies to discover Egyptian spices to take home.

Restaurant, 19:30–21:00

Nile 17 Restaurant

9El-Moustashar Mohammed Fahmy El-Sayed, • Oasr AL Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11787, Egypt

A highly rated restaurant for a special final dinner in Cairo.

Bar, 21:30–23:00

Jazz Bar

Ahmed Ragheb, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 11519, Egypt

A relaxed bar for an evening drink to close the night.

Flight, 08:40–12:05

Fly Cairo to Riyadh

Riyadh Air RX320, CAI 08:40 → RUH 12:05, direct, 2 h 25 min

Return flight, included in the outbound fare. Direct Riyadh Air flight home to Riyadh.

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