Cairo travel guide

The currency in Cairo is the Egyptian pound (EGP). Prices on TripRadr for tours and activities are shown in Canadian dollars (CAD). Check the current exchange rate before you travel.

Egypt changes its clocks for daylight saving: forward on the last Friday of April and back on the last Thursday of October. Toronto is on Eastern Time, so check the difference for your travel dates. Toronto changes its clocks in spring and autumn, so the gap can shift during the year.

There are 2 seasons to plan around in Cairo. Best weather: October to April. Fewer crowds: May to September. Check the weather and any local events for your dates.

The main airport is Cairo International Airport (CAI). Routes and flight times depend on the season and the airline. Check with the airline or travel site you book with.

The Government of Canada publishes travel advice and advisories for Egypt. Check it before you book and again before you leave. The advice can change, so TripRadr links to it instead of repeating it.

TripRadr does not take bookings. The things-to-do section shows tours and activities from Viator when they are available for Cairo. You book on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.

The main language is Arabic. Signs, menus and tours may also be available in English in places that welcome visitors. Learning a few local phrases is a polite way to start a conversation.

Popular things to do in Cairo include see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, shop at Khan el-Khalili and sail the Nile at sunset. The things-to-do section on this page shows tours and activities from Viator. Open one to see its details and price, then book on Viator.