# One day in Cairo: an itinerary in the best order > One day in Cairo means a day in Giza. Morning on the plateau with the three pyramids and the Great Sphinx: it opens at 7:00, entry is 700 EGP. After lunch, the Grand Egyptian Museum 2 km away, where Tutankhamun's entire tomb is on display — tickets are sold online only, for a timed entry. Both stops are on the west side of the city, about 20 minutes apart by taxi. Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/in-1-day ## Plan 1. [Giza Pyramids](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/giza-pyramids.md) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · EGP 700, Great Pyramid inside extra Lunch break, about 1 h ↓ 22 min by transport 2. [Grand Egyptian Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/grand-egyptian-museum.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · ≈ EGP 1,830, online only Total with walks: 7 h 22 min ## What to do in Cairo in one day The pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum sit side by side on the western edge of the city, so you do not lose the day in traffic. Morning on the plateau while it is cool and the groups are fewer; lunch near the museum, then the galleries until evening — on Wednesdays and Saturdays the museum is open until 21:00. Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate. ## Visiting the Giza pyramids The main entrance is the visitor centre on the Fayoum road, at the south of the plateau. The plateau is 700 EGP; inside Khufu's pyramid is 1,500 EGP with a daily cap. Expect persistent sellers and camel handlers — agree any ride price before you get on. Last entry is 16:00, 15:30 in Ramadan. ## Grand Egyptian Museum tickets Tickets are sold only online on the official site, for a date and time; they are named and non-refundable. The foreigner price is about 1,830 EGP. Galleries open 9:00–18:00, until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays; last entry is an hour before closing. ## Getting around Ride-hailing — Uber, Careem or inDrive — is easiest: you see the fare upfront. From downtown to Giza takes 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. The metro does not reach the pyramids. ## Is one day in Cairo enough? For the pyramids and Tutankhamun, yes. In the evening you could add the [Khan el-Khalili](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/khan-el-khalili) bazaar and [Al-Azhar Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/al-azhar-mosque) in Islamic Cairo. The [Egyptian Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/egyptian-museum) on Tahrir and the [Citadel](https://yesgo.io/egypt/cairo/cairo-citadel) are in the 2-day itinerary. ## Tips - Buy the Grand Egyptian Museum ticket online a few days ahead — there is no ticket desk. - Be at the pyramids for the 7:00 opening: cooler and quieter. - Tickets for museums and sites are sold on Egymonuments, the Experience Egypt app and at the gate; they are dated and non-refundable. Under-6s go free. - Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. - Agree the price of a camel or horse ride on the plateau — and what it includes — before you start. ## Questions ### What can you do in Cairo in one day? The Giza pyramids with the Great Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with Tutankhamun's tomb. ### Can you visit the pyramids without a tour? Yes: tickets are sold at the gate and online, and a guide is optional. Take an Uber or Careem from the centre. ### How much is entry to the pyramids? 700 EGP for the plateau; inside Khufu 1,500 EGP, Khafre 280 EGP. ### Where is Tutankhamun displayed? In the Grand Egyptian Museum next to the pyramids, where his whole tomb is shown. ### Can I buy Grand Egyptian Museum tickets at the door? No — online only, on the official site, for a date and time. ### What time do the pyramids open? At 7:00, last entry 16:00; in Ramadan 8:00–15:30. ### How much does this day cost? The plateau 700 EGP and the museum about 1,830 EGP, plus taxis. Under-6s free. ### Can I do Cairo as a day trip from Hurghada? Yes, but it is about 5–6 hours each way by road; flying or staying overnight is easier. ### When is the best time to visit? October to April. Summer reaches 40 °C — visit the pyramids early. ### What currency is used in Egypt? Egypt uses the Egyptian pound (EGP). Museum and monument tickets take Visa and Mastercard; bazaars, taxis, ferries and tips need cash in small notes. --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.