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City Break in Kairo

10 hand-picked City Break addresses in Kairo — we turn them into your perfect trip.

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City Break in Kairo: A long weekend that feels like a proper getaway. Kairo in Egypt offers you 10 hand-picked addresses such as The Great Pyramid of Giza and The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and 8 stays from four stars up. We combine them into your Kairo trip and plan everything individually — a Swiss Travel Designer takes care of dates, budget and every building block.

Sights

The best highlights in Kairo

The Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Great Pyramid of Giza

Largest of Egyptian pyramids in a complex also including temples & other Ancient artifacts.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Sculpture, pottery & metalware charting millennia of Egyptian civilization, plus a hall of mummies.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

Saladin Citadel

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Saladin Citadel

Imposing fortress & wall built by Saladin in the 12th century as protection against the Crusaders.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Extensive collection of Egyptian artifacts covering 5,000 years, including Tutankhamun's treasures.

Al-Azhar Park

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Al-Azhar Park

Manicured gardens & lawns with fountains, cafes, restaurants & an open-air theater, plus city views.

Cairo

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Cairo

Khan el-Khalili

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Khan el-Khalili

Large souk in the bazaar district selling souvenirs & crafts plus jewelry, clothing & spices.

City hotels

City hotels in Kairo we love

InterContinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG

InterContinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG

Luxe river-view lodging offering polished rooms & suites, plus a rooftop pool & restaurants.

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

Unfussy rooms & suites in a polished hotel featuring 2 bars, an outdoor pool & river views.

Fairmont Nile City Hotel

Fairmont Nile City Hotel

Elegant hotel with refined dining, a shisha lounge & a spa, as well as a rooftop pool with a bar.

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

Upscale hotel with Ottoman & Italian restaurants, plus a rooftop pool, a 24-hour gym & a spa.

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

Luxury hotel with an upscale shopping mall, 3 restaurants & a spa, plus Nile & Great Pyramid views.

The St. Regis Cairo

The St. Regis Cairo

Opulent hotel offering restaurants, a spa & river views, plus indoor & outdoor pools.

City know-how

So the weekend is enough

Skip the line

Tickets for the big museums in advance — it saves hours in the queue.

One neighbourhood a day

On foot, one quarter after another — that way the city feels the least rushed.

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