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Discover Kairo

Pyramiden von Gizeh, das Basar-Labyrinth von Khan el-Khalili und der Nil mittendrin — Geschichte im Dauerpuls.

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CountryEgypt

RegionAfrica

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Today in Kairo23°Cloudy

10 km/h

Must-see

What to experience in Kairo

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The Great Pyramid of Giza

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

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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

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

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The Grand Egyptian Museum

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Saladin Citadel

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

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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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

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Al-Azhar Park

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

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Cairo

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Khan el-Khalili

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

Dining

Where to eat in Kairo

Restaurant

Gemini restaurant&Cafè

Restaurant

Al Khal Egyptian Restaurant

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Lavender Restaurant & Lounge

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The Grill Dining & Lounge

Classic French cuisine with a twist served in a sharp hotel eatery offering Nile River views.

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La Terrace Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurant

Zitouni

Polished hotel dining featuring views of the Nile & serving traditional Egyptian cuisine.

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Crimson Bar & Grill

Traditional dishes served in a buzzing rooftop eatery & bar with city-and-Nile views.

Impressions

Kairo in pictures

Gemini restaurant&Cafè — Kairo — Gemini restaurant&Cafè

Al Khal Egyptian Restaurant — Kairo — Al Khal Egyptian Restaurant

The Great Pyramid of Giza — Kairo — The Great Pyramid of Giza

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization — Kairo — The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The Grand Egyptian Museum — Kairo — The Grand Egyptian Museum

Lavender Restaurant & Lounge — Kairo — Lavender Restaurant & Lounge

The Grill Dining & Lounge — Kairo — The Grill Dining & Lounge

Saladin Citadel — Kairo — Saladin Citadel

La Terrace Restaurant & Lounge — Kairo — La Terrace Restaurant & Lounge

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo — Kairo — The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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Sample routes featuring Kairo

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Stays

Hand-picked hotels in Kairo

★ 4.8

InterContinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG

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

★ 4.8

Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo

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

★ 4.7

Fairmont Nile City Hotel

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

★ 4.7

Kempinski Nile Hotel Garden City Cairo

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

★ 4.7

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence

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

★ 4.7

The St. Regis Cairo

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

★ 4.6

The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo

Sophisticated rooms & suites in a luxe hotel featuring 4 restaurants, 3 bars, 2 lounges & a spa.

★ 4.2

Ramses Hilton

High-end lodging offering views of the River Nile, plus an outdoor pool & 4 restaurants.

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Country

Good to know about Egypt

Good to know

Egypt essentials

CapitalKairo

CurrencyÄgyptisches Pfund (EGP)

LanguageArabisch

Time difference from CET+1 Std.

Flight time from Zurichca. 4–4,5 Std.

Visa for Swiss passport holdersVisum erforderlich (Visa on Arrival / eVisa) — prüfen

ElectricityType C / F · 220 V

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Kosten

How much does a trip to Kairo cost?

Was kostet Ägypten? — Tagesbudget

Pyramiden, Nil und Rotes Meer – für Schweizer Verhältnisse überraschend günstig, wenn man clever bucht.

Kategorie	Kleines Budget	Mittleres Budget	Hohes Budget
Unterkunftpro Nacht	CHF 10	CHF 30	CHF 150
Essen & Trinkenpro Tag	CHF 10	CHF 25	CHF 55
Lokaler Transportpro Tag	CHF 5	CHF 15	CHF 40
Aktivitäten & Ausflügepro Tag	CHF 15	CHF 40	CHF 90
Tagesbudget gesamtpro Tag	CHF 40	CHF 110	CHF 330

How long will you stay?7 nights

Your budget (Comfort, 7 nights): CHF 770 per person

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Details on the figures

Richtwerte in CHF pro Person, recherchiert im Juli 2026 (Numbeo, BudgetYourTrip, lokale Anbieter, offizielle Gebühren-Seiten). Kurs 1 CHF ≈ 1.08 EUR ≈ 1.21 USD ≈ 63 EGP. Nilkreuzfahrten sind separat zu budgetieren (4 Nächte ab CHF 360 p.P.), nicht in dieser Tagestabelle enthalten. Hotelpreise schwanken saisonal stark (Sommer-Rabatte bis 70 %).

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