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4-Day Cultural and Historical Adventure in Cairo, Egypt

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Day 1: Ancient Wonders

Giza, Egypt on May 3, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Felfela

Enjoy a traditional Egyptian breakfast including ful medames and taameya to fuel your day exploring ancient sites, open from 7:00am.
EGP50, 1h0m

9:30am

Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx

Explore the iconic pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and marvel at the Sphinx. Tickets are available from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
EGP400, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge

Dine with pyramid views and taste authentic Egyptian cuisine; the restaurant is open daily from 11:00am to 10:00pm.
EGP150, 1h0m

2:00pm

Solar Boat Museum

Visit the museum to see the ancient solar boat near the Great Pyramid, open in the afternoon until 4:00pm.
EGP100, 1h0m

5:00pm

Relax and Dinner at Andrea Mariouteya

Enjoy fresh seafood by the Nile with local ambience; open until 11:00pm.
EGP200, 1h30m
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Day 2: Museums & Markets

Cairo, Egypt on May 4, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Zooba

Start your day with Egyptian street food like koshari and freshly brewed coffee; open from 8:00am.
EGP60, 1h0m

10:00am

Egyptian Museum

Explore the vast collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures, open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.
EGP200, 3h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at Sequoia

Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with Nile views; open from noon to late evening.
EGP180, 1h0m

3:00pm

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Discover shops selling spices, jewelry, and souvenirs in this historic market, open until 8:00pm.
Free, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant

Savor traditional Egyptian dishes in the heart of the bazaar; open until 11:00pm.
EGP150, 1h30m
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Day 3: Islamic Heritage

Cairo, Egypt on May 5, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at El Abd Pastry

Sample famous Egyptian sweets and pastries, open from 7:00am.
EGP40, 0h45m

9:00am

Citadel of Saladin

Visit this imposing medieval Islamic fortification with panoramic city views, open 8:00am to 5:00pm.
EGP180, 2h0m

11:30am

Mohamed Ali Mosque

Explore the stunning mosque known as the Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel complex.
Included in Citadel ticket, 1h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at El Fishawy Cafe

Famous for tea and light meals in the historic bazaar area; open all day.
EGP70, 1h0m

2:30pm

Al-Azhar Park

Relax in beautifully landscaped gardens with views of historic Cairo, open 9:00am to 11:00pm.
EGP20, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Kazoku

Experience modern Japanese cuisine, offering a change of pace; open until 11:00pm.
EGP250, 1h30m
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Day 4: Religious Sites & Nile

Cairo, Egypt on May 6, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Beano’s Cafe

Enjoy international breakfast options with a cozy atmosphere; open from 8:00am.
EGP70, 1h0m

9:30am

Coptic Cairo Tour

Visit the Hanging Church, Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church, and the Coptic Museum; sites open around 9:00am to 5:00pm.
EGP100, 3h0m

1:00pm

Lunch at Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant (Alternative Location)

Relish classical Egyptian dishes in a relaxed setting, open till late.
EGP150, 1h0m

3:00pm

Nile River Sightseeing Cruise

Relax with a scenic afternoon cruise on the Nile; typically available from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
EGP200, 2h0m

6:30pm

Farewell Dinner at Sequoia

Enjoy your last dinner in Cairo with gorgeous Nile views and a fusion menu, open until 11:00pm.
EGP220, 1h30m
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