Egypt
Cairo
The pyramids, the Nile, and a city that never quite quiets down.
When to go
Jan, Feb, Mar tend to be the best months here. Dec is usually the one to avoid.
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What a day costs
Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.
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Getting there
- Visa for an Indonesian passport
- Visa on arrival
- Airport
- CAI
Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.
Where people stay in Cairo
A few properties Google listed when we captured prices in August 2026, with the nightly rate at the time. Not availability — check the hotel for what's free on your dates.
- Villa Layla Hostel · 4.9/5 · 172 reviewsIDR 604,160
- InterContinental Cairo Semiramis by IHG5★ · 4.8/5 · 58,265 reviewsIDR 5,921,172
- Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah5★ · 4.8/5 · 39,352 reviewsIDR 4,534,932
- Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo4★ · 4.8/5 · 23,080 reviewsIDR 2,802,804
- Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile5★ · 4.8/5 · 6,828 reviewsIDR 3,177,596
Things to book ahead
- Best for tours and activities
- Best for international esim card
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Cairo on video
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