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What to see in Cairo in 2 days

This 2-day plan groups 8 of Cairo's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 11 h 55 min of visits and 1.8 km on foot in total. The entry fees we know of add up to €6 per person.

Day 1: Pyramids of Giza and around

1. 09:30
   Pyramids of Giza~2 h 30 min visit→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
2. 12:10
   Great Sphinx of Giza~45 min visit→ next stop 3.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 13:20
   Grand Egyptian Museum~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby

Day 2: Egyptian Museum (Tahrir) and around

1. 09:30
   Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)~2 h 30 min visit · From €6 · Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00 · Sun 09:00–16:00→ 16 min on foot (1.2 km)
2. 12:20
   Cairo Tower~1 h visit→ next stop 3.6 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 13:45
   Roda Island (Nilometer)~1 h visitLunch break nearby→ next stop 3.2 km away: better by public transport or taxi
4. 16:25
   Mosque of Ibn Tulun~1 h visit→ next stop 4.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
5. 17:50
   Mosque of al-Hakim~40 min visit

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.