Cairo Travel Guide 🇪🇬
Everything you need to know before visiting Cairo — pyramids, budget, food & itinerary
🌤 Live Weather — Cairo
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📌 Quick Facts
Country Egypt
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Language Arabic
Time Zone EET (GMT+2)
Plug Type C / F
Driving Side Right
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa on Arrival eVisa Available 30 Days Stay- Indian citizens can apply for Egypt eVisa
- Passport validity: 6+ months
- Hotel booking & return ticket recommended
🗓 Best Time to Visit
Oct–Mar Best weather
Apr–May Warm & manageable
Jun–Aug Extremely hot
Ramadan Unique cultural experience
💰 Average Trip Budget (Per Day)
- 🎒 Budget: EGP 1,200–1,800 | ₹2,000–3,000 | $25–35
- 🏨 Mid-range: EGP 2,500–3,500 | ₹4,200–5,800 | $55–75
- 👑 Luxury: EGP 5,500+ | ₹9,000+ | $120+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Pyramids of Giza Sphinx Egyptian Museum Khan el-Khalili Citadel of Saladin Nile River🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Metro system available
- Uber & Careem widely used
- Taxis are cheap but negotiate
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Vodafone Egypt, Orange, Etisalat
- Tourist SIMs at airport
- 4G coverage in cities
💵 Money & Payments
- Cash widely used
- Cards accepted in hotels & malls
- ATMs easily available
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Koshari
- Ful Medames
- Taameya (Falafel)
- Shawarma
- Baklava
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Ramadan & Eid celebrations
- Abu Simbel Sun Festival
- Cairo International Film Festival
🛡 Safety & Tips
- Generally safe for tourists
- Avoid political gatherings
- Beware of tourist scams near pyramids
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Dress modestly
- Ask before photographing people
- Respect religious customs
🎒 What to Pack
- Light cotton clothes
- Sunscreen & hat
- Comfortable shoes
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot desert climate
- Cooler evenings in winter
- Very low rainfall
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 – Pyramids & Sphinx
- Day 2 – Egyptian Museum & Nile cruise
- Day 3 – Islamic Cairo & Citadel
- Day 4 – Khan el-Khalili markets
- Day 5 – Day trip to Alexandria
❓ Cairo Travel FAQs
Is Cairo expensive for Indians?
Cairo is very affordable. Budget travelers can manage on ₹2,000–3,000 per day.
Is Cairo safe for tourists?
Yes, Cairo is generally safe, but stay alert in crowded tourist areas.
Do Indians need a visa for Cairo?
Yes, Indians need an Egypt visa, available as eVisa.
How many days are enough for Cairo?
4–5 days are enough to explore Cairo comfortably.