10-Day Honeymoon Itinerary in Cairo

  1. Day 1: The Great Pyramids of Giza
    40 minutes (18.7 km) from Cairo airport

    Marvel at one of the Seven Wonders of the World and take a camel ride at the Great Pyramids of Giza.

  2. Day 2: Egyptian Museum
    50 minutes (12.5 km) from the Great Pyramids of Giza

    Experience the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities firsthand at the Egyptian Museum.

  3. Day 3: Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque
    30 minutes (7.2 km) from the Egyptian Museum

    Visit this historic fortification and mosque, which dates back to the 12th century, and see stunning views of the city.

  4. Day 4: Al-Azhar Mosque
    25 minutes (6.2 km) from Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque

    Discover the Islamic heritage of Egypt and explore one of the oldest mosques in the country.

  5. Day 5: Khan El Khalili
    20 minutes (5.3 km) from Al-Azhar Mosque

    Get lost in the bustling lanes of the famous market where you can shop for traditional souvenirs and exquisite Egyptian crafts.

  6. Day 6: Coptic Cairo
    30 minutes (7 km) from Khan El Khalili

    Explore the ancient Coptic Orthodox churches and monasteries in Cairo's true historic heart and learn about Egypt's Christian past.

  7. Day 7: Nile Dinner Cruise
    20 minutes (5 km) from Khan El Khalili

    Enjoy a romantic dinner cruise along the Nile River while watching traditional dancers and listening to live music.

  8. Day 8: Sakkara Pyramids and Memphis City
    60 minutes (24.5 km) from Nile Dinner Cruise

    Visit the world's first stone structure, the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and take a well-preserved glimpse of ancient Egypt in Memphis City.

  9. Day 9: Al-Azhar Park and El Moez Street
    20 minutes (4.4 km) from Sakkara Pyramids and Memphis City

    Relax in the beautiful greenery of Al-Azhar Park and walk along the stunning medieval street of El Moaiz.

  10. Day 10: Luxor Day Trip
    Flight from Cairo

    Take a day trip to Luxor, where you can explore the ancient city of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings and the famous Karnak Temple.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Great Pyramids of Giza (3 hours, 200 EGP)
  • Egyptian Museum (2-3 hours, 400 EGP)
  • Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque (1.5 hours, 200 EGP)
  • Al-Azhar Mosque (1 hour, free entrance)
  • Khan El Khalili (2-3 hours, free entrance)
  • Coptic Cairo (1.5-2 hours, 60 EGP)
  • Nile Dinner Cruise (3 hours, 450 EGP)
  • Sakkara Pyramids and Memphis City (2-3 hours, 200 EGP)
  • Al-Azhar Park and El Moez Street (3 hours, free entrance)
  • Luxor Day Trip (12 hours, 2500 EGP)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 4210 EGP / 270 USD

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to Alexandria to visit the catacombs, Pompey's Pillar and the stunning Montazah Palace. For a shorter trip, you can skip Luxor and spend a day exploring the beauty of the Red Sea in Hurghada. If you have less time, consider skipping the Nile Dinner Cruise and Al-Azhar Park and El Moez Street, or combining the Egyptian Museum with Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque.

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