Cairo 10-day itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Grand Egyptian Museum

   The Grand Egyptian Museum is the primary replacement for the venerable Egyptian Museum in Midan Tahrir, with much bigger exhibition, storage and workplace areas. Not to be confused with the Egyptian Museum or the Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. The main galleries cover Egyptian history from prehistory to the Greco-Roman period. The highlight is the Tutenkhamun gallery. At least four hours are needed to see the whole museum at a comfortable pace.

2. Stop 2 · 166 min walk

   Egyptian Museum

   The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum and also called the Cairo Museum or the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC), is a national history museum in Cairo, Egypt.

3. Stop 3 · 62 min walk

   National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

   A relatively small museum, with a main hall, a textile hall, and a Royal Mummies Hall. The main hall covers Egyptian culture including prehistory, the dynastic period, Greco-Roman period, Islamic period, the modern and contemporary era, as well as exhibits of Coptic art and traditional art. The highlight is the underground hall of mummies.

Eat · Al Horreya Cafe: Al Horreya Cafe listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Ibn Tulun

   Arguably the oldest mosque in Cairo, built between 868-884.

2. Stop 2

   Al-Azhar Park

   Al-Azhar Park is a public park located in qism al-Darb al-Ahmar, in Historic Cairo, Egypt.

3. Stop 3 · 11 min walk

   Khan El Khalily

   Cairo's souk area where visitors will find many merchants selling perfume, spices, gold, Egyptian handicrafts.

Eat · Cilantro: Cilantro listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Abdeen Palace

   About 1 km east of Midan El-Tahrir, it was the royal residence until the Egyptian monarchy was deposed in 1952.

2. Stop 2

   Pharaonic Village

   Welcome to Egyptland! Especially if you've kids in tow, this showground and retail park will give you an instant Egypt-in-miniature. In Giza about 20 minutes drive from Downtown.

3. Stop 3

   Dahshur Pyramids

   For a contrast to touristy Pyramids of Giza, head south to the oldest known pyramid, the Red Pyramid. The neglected Dahshur Pyramids are interesting and worth a visit, considering its history and the hassle-free atmosphere. Also, see the weird Bent Pyramid there and hike around the area to the Black Pyramid. The Red Pyramid has an entrance to the inside, which you can climb down.

Eat · Didos Al Dente: Didos Al Dente listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Mar Youssef

   Mar Youssef on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

2. Stop 2 · 4 min walk

   Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo

   Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo is a Coptic Orthodox church situated just to the north of the Babylon Fortress in Old Cairo among a group of important churches, and within the area known as the Abu Sayfayn Cloister is to be found three churches and a convent. One of these churches, dedicated to Saint Mercurius, and is the largest in the district of ancient Babylon.

3. Stop 3 · 35 min walk

   Gayer-Anderson Museum

   The Gayer-Anderson Museum is an art museum located in Cairo, Egypt. It is situated adjacent to the Mosque of Ahmad ibn Tulun in the Sayyida Zeinab neighborhood. The building takes its name from Major Robert Grenville Gayer-Anderson Pasha, who resided in the house between 1935 and 1942 with special permission from the Egyptian Government. The museum is noted for being one of examples of 17th-century domestic architecture left in Cairo, and also for its collection of furniture, carpets, curio, and other objects.

Eat · Maison Thomas: Cuisine: french.

1. Stop 1

   Al-Sayyeda Fatema Al-Nabaweya Mosque

   Al-Sayyeda Fatema Al-Nabaweya Mosque on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

2. Stop 2 · 20 min walk

   Al-Amir Sorghotmosh Al-Nassery

   Al-Amir Sorghotmosh Al-Nassery on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

3. Stop 3 · 5 min walk

   El Sayyeda Sekina Mosque

   El Sayyeda Sekina Mosque on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

Eat · Simonds: Simonds listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Al-Keyamah Church

   Al-Keyamah Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

2. Stop 2 · 4 min walk

   Saint Mary Church Faggalah

   Saint Mary Church Faggalah on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

3. Stop 3 · 5 min walk

   Roassa' Al-Malaeka Church

   Roassa' Al-Malaeka Church on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

Eat · Blue Nile Boat: Blue Nile Boat listed on OpenStreetMap near the walking centre.

1. Stop 1

   Alexandria

   Listed as a next stop from Cairo. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

2. Stop 2

   Fayoum

   Listed as a next stop from Cairo. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

3. Stop 3

   Hurghada

   Listed as a next stop from Cairo. Check the regional train or bus the night before.

Eat · Pack snacks from town. Do not count on a full menu at a small station.

1. Stop 1

   Fayoum

   Listed as a next stop from Cairo. Book the earliest practical train or bus.

2. Stop 2

   Hurghada

   Listed as a next stop from Cairo. Book the earliest practical train or bus.

3. Stop 3

   Sharm el-Sheikh

   Listed as a next stop from Cairo. Book the earliest practical train or bus.

Eat · Eat near the station before you leave. Plan dinner back in Cairo.

1. Stop 1

   The Culture Wheel

   The largest independent cultural centre in Cairo, offers concerts almost every night.

2. Stop 2

   The Garden Theater

   In Al-Azhar Park offers a range of musical performances. The venue is also a great place for an evening stroll.

3. Stop 3

   Cairo Opera House

   It hosted the Cairo International Film Festival in 2012 and screened some international films with very cheap subsidized ticket prices.

4. Stop 4

   Egyptian Centre for Culture & Art

   Egyptian Traditional music.

Eat · Go back to a place that already worked.

1. Stop 1

   Mar Youssef

   Mar Youssef on OpenStreetMap within walking or short-transit range.

Eat · Eat near the hotel.