3 Days in Cairo: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visito, Cairo, Egypt

Cairo had been on my list for a long time, but the thing that finally made us book the trip was actually Anyma.

When we saw that he was performing in front of the Pyramids, we knew we had to go. I mean, seeing Anyma is one thing, but seeing him with the Pyramids in the background? That sounded like one of those experiences you don’t get many chances to have.

So, we booked the flights, visited Hurghada first, and started planning our three days in Cairo around it.

We visited the Pyramids, walked through some of the most beautiful parts of historic Cairo, ate Egyptian food, explored markets, visited mosques and churches, and saw parts of the city that felt completely different from one another.

And somehow, in only three days, we managed to fit in quite a lot without feeling like we were running from one place to another all day.

For all the practical things, our first impressions of Cairo, getting around, what to expect and the things I wish we’d known before visiting, I have a separate Cairo Travel Guide.

I don’t think the Pyramids need much of an introduction. You’ve seen them in photos, movies, books, documentaries… probably hundreds of times.

We booked a private tour, which I would recommend if it’s your first time visiting. The Giza complex is huge, and having someone organize the different stops made everything much easier. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).