Cairo Low-Budget One-Day Itinerary Guide!

A detailed guide to exploring Cairo on a budget — covering transport, attractions, food, and scam avoidance tips to experience the city’s highlights efficiently and affordably. 📍 Core Route: Giza Pyramids + Egyptian Museum (Classic Combo) Morning (3-4 hours): Giza Pyramid Complex (Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure Pyramids + Sphinx) 🏜️ 💡 Tips: Walk within the site — no need for camel rides (often overpriced!). Afternoon (2-3 hours): Egyptian Museum (still at Tahrir Square location — not the new Grand Egyptian Museum) 🏛️ 🍽️ Food Recommendations Budget Eats: Near Tahrir Square: Alku Restaurant (traditional Egyptian breakfast, ~30 EGP/person) 🍳 Near the Pyramids: Bring snacks or eat outside the site — avoid the expensive KFC opposite the Sphinx 🚫🍗 ⚠️ Scam Avoidance Tips 1️⃣ Pyramid Area: Say NO to "free" photos 🚫📸, camel rides, or "guides". Staff may ask for tips — pretend not to understand 🚷. 🔺 The Red Pyramid can be entered for free, but a 5–10 EGP "camera fee" may be asked 📷. ✅ Arrive early — scammers aren’t "on duty" yet! 2️⃣ Time Management: Attractions stop selling tickets at 16:00 ⏰. Prioritize the Pyramids and Museum (closes at 17:00). 💡 Other Low-Cost Alternatives Free Attractions: Cave Church in Garbage City (Zabbaleen Church) ⛪: Unique cultural spot, no ticket needed. Nile Riverside Walk 🌊: Stroll along the river in the evening to soak in local life. #WorldHeritageCity #HistoryAndCulture #TravelTheWorld #GlobalStudentTravel #CairoInOneDay #CairoOnABudget #TravelTips #HolidayFragments #TravelCommunity 🌍✈️📸