About القاهرة
مدينة الألف مئذنة — الأهرامات العظيمة والمتحف المصري الكبير وخان الخليلي والقاهرة الإسلامية والنيل العظيم.
القاهرة أكبر مدينة في العالم العربي وأفريقيا، حاضرة فوضوية مبهجة تتصادم فيها طبقات فرعونية وإسلامية وحديثة.
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Key Facts
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Currency
- EGP (Egyptian Pound)
- Airport
CAI
📅 Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months to visit: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
✈️ Travel Information — القاهرة
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Climate: Hot desert (BWh)
Monthly Temperatures
Safe
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EGP
Egyptian Pound
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ج.م
Symbol
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220
Voltage
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50
Frequency
Widely Spoken
English, French
🏛️ Top Attractions in القاهرة
6 attractions
Landmark
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أهرامات الجيزة الكبرى
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Three pyramids — Khufu (Great Py…
Museum
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المتحف المصري الكبير
The world's largest archaeological museum, near the Giza pyramids. Over 100,000 …
Cultural
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خان الخليلي
A 600-year-old souk in Islamic Cairo with narrow lanes selling gold, silver, bra…
Historical
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قلعة صلاح الدين
A medieval Islamic fortification on Mokattam Hill, built by Saladin in 1176. Hou…
Experience
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رحلة عشاء على النيل
A 2-hour dinner cruise along the Nile through central Cairo with live entertainm…
Historical
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الجامع الأزهر والقاهرة الإسلامية
Founded in 970 AD, Al-Azhar is one of the world's oldest universities and mosque…
🏨 Where to Stay in القاهرة
3 accommodations
Hotel
$$$$
ماريوت مينا هاوس القاهرة
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Giza
A legendary 1886 palace hotel at the foot of the Pyramids — guests enj…
Hotel
$$$$
ذا نايل ريتز كارلتون
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Downtown / Garden City
Overlooking the Nile and Tahrir Square, this Ritz-Carlton occupies a p…
Hotel
$$
لو ميريديان الأهرامات
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Giza
A more affordable option near the Pyramids with pyramid views from upp…
🍽️ Where to Eat in القاهرة
3 dining spots
Restaurant
$$
أبو السيد
Egyptian · Indoor
Halal
Cairo's most celebrated Egyptian restaurant, in a gorgeous Zamalek townhouse wit…
Cafe
$
مقهى الفشاوي
Egyptian
Halal
Cairo's oldest café, over 200 years old, in the heart of Khan el-Khalili. Mint t…
Street Food
$
كشري أبو طارق
Egyptian · Indoor
Halal
Vegetarian
The most famous koshary restaurant in Cairo — a 4-storey establishment serving o…
🛍️ Shopping in القاهرة
2 shopping destinations
🕌 Souk
خان الخليلي
Gold
Crafts
Spice
10 AM-11 PM
Cairo's 600-year-old bazaar — gold, silver, brass lanterns, papyrus art, perfume oils, spi…
🏬 Mall
مول مصر
Fashion
Electronics
10 AM-12 AM
Egypt's largest and most modern mall in 6th of October City with 400 stores, Ski Egypt (in…
🌙 Nightlife in القاهرة
2 venues
Local Regulations
Alcohol available at hotels, licensed bars and restaurants, and some liquor stores (Drinkies chain). Egypt is relatively liberal for the region. 21+ for bars and clubs.
🎤 Live Music
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كايرو جاز كلوب
Cairo's most iconic live music venue — jazz, rock, electronic, and Arabic fusion…
🌃 Rooftop
$$$$
كريمزون بار آند غريل
A rooftop bar at The Nile Ritz-Carlton with panoramic Nile and city views, craft…
🚌 Getting Around القاهرة
✈️ Airports
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Cairo International Airport
CAI
📍 22 from city center
🚐 Airport Transfers
🚇 Public Transport
🚕 Taxi & Rideshare
📱 Uber
Base: EGP 10 · EGP 3.50/km
📱 Careem
Base: EGP 10 · EGP 3.50/km
📱 InDriver
Base: Negotiated · Varies/km
💡 Getting Around Tips
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Downtown and Zamalek are walkable but chaotic. Cross streets with confidence — cars will not stop.
Essentially 7 AM-10 PM. Cairo traffic is legendary.
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Cairo & Pyramids Tour
Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM, and Islamic Cairo guided tours.
From AED 149
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CAI Airport Transfer
Private sedan from Cairo airport to your hotel.
From AED 79
ℹ️ Practical Information — القاهرة
📅 When to Visit Cairo
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Sep
🥈 May
🥉 Jun
Jan
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$$$$$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$$$$$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
Jun
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$
Sep
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$$$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$$$$$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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