Cairo is chaotic and unforgettable: the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili bazaar, Coptic churches and felucca rides on the Nile. Visit October to April.
Month by month
Best: January, February, March, April, May, November, December
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Avoid Poor OK Good Excellent Peak
Worth avoiding: July, August, September.
How long to stay
3–5 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 10.5h from the US East Coast, 4h from Europe, 6h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Hire a licensed guide and driver for the pyramids and avoid touts at the gates.
- Get Egypt e-visa or visa on arrival; cash in small bills for tips.
- Drink only bottled water and eat at busy restaurants.
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