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Things to see in Cairo (Egypt): 77 places and when to go

Cairo is a major city in Egypt with around 11,893,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 77 places in and around it, mainly Temples (45), History (25), Museums and art (13). The best known are Egyptian Museum, Heliopolis and Mosque of Ibn Tulun. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Egypt · 30.0519, 31.248
Population
About 11,893,000
Places
77 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (45) · History (25) · Museums and art (13) · Nature (5) · Architecture (3) · Wildlife (3)
Best time
October to April.
Also possible
May and September.
Nearest airport
CAI Cairo, 16 km as the crow flies

What to see in Cairo

The places in and around Cairo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 53, by what you come to do:

When to go to Cairo

The best time to visit Cairo is October to April; also possible: May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanBest time10:16
  2. FebBest time10:57
  3. MarBest time11:47
  4. AprBest time12:44
  5. MayPossible13:31
  6. JunBetter not13:55
  7. JulBetter not13:45
  8. AugBetter not13:05
  9. SepPossible12:10
  10. OctBest time11:15
  11. NovBest time10:27
  12. DecBest time10:04

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. In April, 77 of the 77 places are at their best.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Cairo

The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI, Cairo), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Egypt, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Cairo?

The best known: Egyptian Museum, Heliopolis, Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Al-Azhar Mosque, Cairo Citadel. In all, 77 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Cairo?

October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04.

How do you get to Cairo?

The nearest main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 16 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cairo as the destination and these 77 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.