What a 72 Hours can do in Cairo?

If you think 3 days is too quick to visit Cairo, yes it is, but we can manage it for you to get the best out of these 3 days. We will help you through this blog to prepare everything for your journey to Egypt to not waste any single second. We will also provide you with a 3 days program including the most important landmarks in Cairo. Plus a checklist for the things you must do before leaving Cairo.

You will know:

You will read in this article

Feeling Lost ?

Plan with us! Your dream vacation is a click away.

You will know:

  • What to do before booking your trip
  • What a 3 days program looks like
  • Checklist for the important things to do before leaving Cairo

What to do before coming to Egypt

Check the weather

The weather in Egypt is different than Europe or America, which makes it suitable for tourism all year round.

You have 4 seasons to visit Egypt in it:

Spring

The weather in spring is kinda fickle, as you will feel warm but with a strong wind at the same time, and the humidity reaches 10%. So you will not worry about feeling cold or hot you will just be modest.

Spring in Egypt is on March, April, and May

Temperature:  Max average +32 °C (90 °F), and Min average t°: +10.5 °C (51 °F)

Summer

The weather in summer is hotter than any other season especially in Egypt as the sun is closer there. But you will love visiting Egypt in summer to try the atmosphere in cities on the seashore where you can enjoy diving, swimming and getting a useful tan. The fun starts only in summer.

Summer in Egypt is on June, July, and August

Temperature: Max average +35 °C (95 °F), and Min average +19 °C (67 °F)

Autumn

Visitors in autumn time come in huge numbers, as the weather in autumn is almost perfect. You will find the perfect mix of reducing the sun heat and windless weather. In autumn you will enjoy the summer activities with the ancient Egyptian visits without any worries about the sun heat.

Autumn in Egypt is on September, October, and November

Temperature: Max average +32.5 °C (91 °F), and Min average +13 °C (56 °F)

Winter

Winter in Egypt is the perfect season for visiting, the weather is much cooler which will make your vacation more delightful, as it will be away from the sun’s heat. The winter activities are a lot in Egypt as you will enjoy the desert beauty and ancient Egyptian sites.

Winter in Egypt is on December, January, and February

Temperature: Max average +19 °C (67 °F), and Min average +7 °C (45 °F)

Read More: Travel Guide: Egypt Cairo Travel Tips

Choose professional tours company

Choosing the right travel agency is the most important step for an unforgettable vacation. A professional agency will help you discover the whole of Cairo through an organized program and with expert tour guides. This will make the 72 hours mission easier.

Check Our AmazingEgypt Travel Packages

Learn some Arabic

Egyptians have the basic knowledge of the English language, so you will be able to communicate with them. But learning some Arabic will impress them, here are some words to help you express your needs:

  • Shokran means Thank you
  • Naam means Yes
  • Laa means No
  • Akl means Food
  • Mashy means OK
  • Ahlan means Hello
  • Asif means Sorry
  • Salam means Bye

Read More: Egyptian Language 101

What to bring with you

Egypt is a very unique place, you will need to bring with you special things to cope with the atmosphere there. Prepare your back page with sunglasses and comfortable shoes to enjoy your adventure among the ancient Egyptians.

Sunscreen and a Hat will be a great idea to protect yourself from the sun heat and maintain the level of enjoyment during your trip.

To Follow the Egyptian culture and traditions, it’s preferred to bring appropriate clothes for this trip. Mix your clothes between light and warm clothes as it can get a little bit cold at night, so be prepared in both cases.

Take care of your Hygiene and bring some hand gel and lots of tissues as you will rarely find tissues in public restrooms. This will help you more in the places outside the tourist areas.

Read More: How to live your daily life as a local Egyptian

Checklist things to do before leaving Cairo

Cairo has lots of things to do. To not forget anything before leaving, have a look at this checklist which will help you cover all the important and interesting things in Cairo.

  • Take a picture with the great pyramids and sphinx in Giza
  • Have a walk in the downtown streets at night, ex: Talaat Harb St.
  • Try all the Egyptian food, ex: Sobhi Kaber Restaurant, Abo Tarek Restaurant
  • Attend a belly dancing show, ex: Cairo Sheriton, Nile Hilton or Ramses Hilton
  • Try the traditional café, ex: El-Feshawy Café at el-Hossein St.
  • Buy Souvenirs from Khan El-Khalili St.
  • Visit at least one mall in Cairo, Ex: Mall of Arabia, City Center Almaza, or Cairo Festival
  • Visit Islamic & Coptic monuments
  • Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Attend Egyptian wedding in Hotels (if possible)
  • Get into Nile cruise and try the Faloka, ex: from El-Tahreer
  • Have a walk along the Nile

Read More: Egyptian Language 101

3 Days Cairo Program

To be able to cover all the highlights of Cairo city, you have to have a professional travel agency to prepare an unforgettable 3 days for you. To make it short for you, check the 3 days package with GAT tours for a low budget and extraordinary trip in Cairo city.

Finally, 72 hours in Cairo is not a dream it is possible with the right preparations. By reading this blog you will be aware of how to prepare yourself before heading to Cairo and what to bring with you for a great trip. A checklist will help you cover all the interesting activities you have to do in Cairo before leaving, and a detailed program for these 3 days.

If you have a busy life, Cairo is the best place to visit in 3 days only.

Your Journey, Your Way

Every traveler is different — let’s create a bespoke itinerary that’s perfectly aligned with your dreams.

Related Articles

Best Places To Visit In Egypt In 2025
>If you’re planning for a unique trip to the other side of the world in 2025, this blog is tai...
Best Time to Visit Egypt From USA In 2022/2023
If you’re wondering what is the best time to visit Egypt from the weather side, the seasons, and ...

Related Tours

Magical Jordan Package

Discover the mysterious of the holy land and join us in such..
Start from
aView Tour Details

Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise

The M/S Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise is one of the newest floating..
Start from
aView Tour Details

Wonders of the Nile Valley Days

Cruising the magical Nile has been and will always be one of..
Start from
aView Tour Details

Cairo & Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise With Abu Simbel

Start from
aView Tour Details

Nile Style Nile Cruise

The Nile Style Nile cruise is a 5 stars Nile cruise, offering..
Start from
aView Tour Details
Why Book With Us?

What Our Travelers Say

Hear real stories and experiences from our happy travelers who made unforgettable memories with us
Posted on Google Google
Marwa Ahmed profile picture
Marwa Ahmed
3 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
شركه محترمه وبتوفر ناس محترمه للتعامل والتعامل معاهم سهل ومريح ولو كلمتهم ف اي وقت بلاقيهم
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Ash D profile picture
Ash D
79 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
6/5 stars 6/5 stars GAT tours took care of every detail and were amazing in every way. Would highly recommend them
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Ihor George C profile picture
Ihor George C
148 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Trip of a lifetime We just got back from a family "trip of a lifetime" to Egypt: 3 couples arrived in Cairo from different parts of US and Canada, at different flights and times, and yet the reception and arrival coordination and documents arrangement could not have been smoother. All was arranged, and the trip was custom designed by Ahmet from GAT Tours. We were a bit apprehensive considering the issues in the Middle East, but really there never has been a moment of concern and a complete feeling of safety as we were chauffeured, flown and sailed to the various destinations of this great country of Egypt. We visited the important sites around Cairo : the fantastic, new, Grand Egyptian Museum, the pyramids, the Sphinx, Civilization Museum, the market, Citadel, and other sites. Our hotel was first class. Our voyage down the Nile from Luxor was in upgraded suites (courtesy of GAT) on top of the line Sonesta Cruise line : gourmet meals in absolute comfort! We were lucky to have Asmaa in Cairo and Simon in Luxor and Aswan to guide us through the exhilarating sites of Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Kim Ombo, Edfu, Abu Simbel etc. in a very knowledgeable and entertaining fashion. WOW !! What a trip. GAT Tours made it happen. George C.
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Andrew C profile picture
Andrew C
154 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Fantastic family trip to Cairo and Luxor. GAT tours was great Our tour guides Asmaa and Simon made our trip to Cairo and our Nile cruise so much more meaningful.
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Marc C profile picture
Marc C
154 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Cairo and Nile Cruise This was an excellent tour! GAT Tours planned every detail and was very accommodating. We were initially going to cancel the tour considering the recent instability in the Gulf Region, however, the tour manager (Ahmed Omar) ensured our safety. We felt very safe in the hands of our tour guides (Asmaa - in Cairo and Simon in Luxor/Aswan). Both tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, personable, engaging, and advised us well on how to save time and money at the various sites and markets. Strongly recommend Asmaa and Simon as tour guides! Our travel/logistics person (Seif) was also great. He ensured our transportation, pick-ups, and meals were all on time. Everyone operating the tour was accessible and responsive via iPhone. The tour guides really showed us how rich their culture (ancient or modern) is. Highly recommend this tour: Six adults (incl. 2 seniors). My personal favorites: Valley of the Kings, GEM, and any of the evening tours of the temples!
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Angustias R profile picture
Angustias R
155 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Una agencia muy fiable Fue todo excelente desde Dina hasta Omar el representante de la agencia , los guías auténticos profesionales , nos sentimos muy agustos y protegidos
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Neil91 profile picture
Neil91
157 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Good experience overall It’s a mixed review of the tour and I will divide it into office staff and guide & drivers. Ahmed Omar in Cairo office helped us with our 5 days-Nile cruise and associated sightseeing. He was very prompt, polite and professional. As we didn’t get the morning flight on the day of our cruise, Ahmed helped us book a Luxor hotel for the night before. He also asked us for a personal favour and we obliged. Ahmed was thoughtful and offered to arrange ‘meet and greet’ at Cairo airport, in addition to the pick up on our return to Cairo after the cruise. Mr Mina met us at Cairo airport for helping with visa, Sim and money exchange. Despite Ahmed’s assurance that we would be helped with exchanging money, Mr Mina was walking out without doing that. When my wife pointed that out, he tried to blame us for not reminding him, which was not very nice! At Luxor airport, we were expecting My Ayman, but someone else came, which is fine. He was helpful and went to the hotel with us and next morning picked us up from hotel and dropped us at the cruise. We chose Sonesta star goddess for our trip and Ahmed had arranged everything. The guide Mohamed Refaat met us at 3pm. He said was a freelancer, and that he was given to us because he is a close friend of Mr Ayman. We found difficult to understand his English initially and his knowledge was just ok. He spent 20 minutes outside the Karnak temple talking about canals etc and as a result we had to rush at the end. He didn’t offer to take photos, but obliged whenever we asked. He repeated himself a lot and was not very interesting or engaging. We did think of calling the office to change him but didn’t. In Aswan, he said that we should pay for the felucca ride which was included. And then went on to say that we should pay the driver as he is not paid well and that we have to spend a lot during our Abu Simbel trip. On the final day, Mohamed went to our cruise reception and asked the person to give us an envelope and then turned around and told me to give them tips, before he leaves. That was very disrespectful behaviour and we were angry. Then we went to Abu Simbel and throughout the journey, he mostly chatted with the driver or slept. The driver, Kareem, was holding his phone with his left hand and talking while driving on the highway, which we found quite scary. Despite clearly telling Mohamed that we will not take out money using our card and that we will exchange money when we return to Aswan, after our trip finishes, he kept asking us to take money out throughout the day whenever he saw an ATM, very irritating behaviour. It left us with a bad taste. On the positive side, he was always on time, was friendly and did the basics. There were other little negative things like the car didn’t have water or tissue box, though it was sorted after informing Ahmed twice. It would have been good if someone from Gat tour contacted us directly to see if we were ok. We had to keep texting Ahmed for all minor issues, and he was always prompt. The representatives for Aswan airport and then again at Cairo airport were all on time and professional. So overall it was good. Gat tours is recommended but the guide Mohamed is definitely not.
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Malau M profile picture
Malau M
190 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
Agence au top Agence vraiment au top gestion des visites, transports, choix des hôtels malgré des changements d’horaires causer par les avions, une personne était là à chaque étape au moment de notre arrivée. Un grand merci à Dina qui nous a organisé un séjour sur mesure en famille dont nous garderons de merveilleux souvenirs
Posted on Tripadvisor Tripadvisor
Anne profile picture
Anne
193 days ago
Tripadvisor star 1Tripadvisor star 2Tripadvisor star 3Tripadvisor star 4Tripadvisor star 5Verified
The best! Highly recommended! 10 out of 10 The best. Seamless from start to finish. Nothing is too much. Excellent communications. We did the Renaissance 5 day river cruise from Luxor to Aswan. 4 of us. We had our own knowledgeable and very solicitous guide who accompanied us throughout the cruise. GAT also met us at the airport and in Luxor to take us to the boat and introduce us to our tour guide. Everything on time, with clear communication. GAT also booked us the Elite sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. Their cost was was very reasonable and it was a fabulous experience: a wonderful, clean and well designed compartment with excellent service, they even provided slippers! Mr Omar, one of the managers, based in Cairo, was superb in choreographing our entire trip. Thank you GAT
Posted on Google Google
Ehab Marzouk profile picture
Ehab Marzouk
200 days ago
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
شركه في غايه الاحترام .مواعيد محترمه وأسعار مناسبه جدا ..بصراحه مكنتش شايل هم اي حاجه وانا معاهم
Verified by Trustindex
Trustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more