Cairo Hotel Accommodation

Sydney to Cairo Travel Course Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How long do most people stay in Cairo?

  Travelers from SYD to CAI stay 27 days on average.

• Do prices fluctuate more for this route than others?

  Flight prices fluctuate much more than the majority of routes from Australia for SYD to CAI. They range anywhere from $1,100 to $4,192. The further out you book a route, the more likely you are to save.

• When is the best time to visit?

  Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec.

Exploring Cairo

Cairo is a city full of history, culture and life. More than 22 million inhabitants are giving it its high energy. Learn about the Egypt capital's history through its well-preserved sights like Old Cairo and the Egyptian Museum. Marvel at the Giza Pyramids and the nearby Saqqara Pyramid Complex. It's a city with resplendent mosques, grand avenues, and 19th-century palaces.

Accommodations in Cairo

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Cairo is the Great Alexander Hostel, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Atlantis Pyramids Inn in Cairo as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing in Cairo

- Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo has one of the most important collections of ancient artefacts. Go inside the domed, pinkish building and marvel at the treasures of Tutankhamun and other great pharaohs. Get lost among the mummies, jewellery, eating bowls and toys of Egyptians. There are so many things to see and experience at this museum, a definite must-see attraction of the city.

- Pyramids at Giza

Egypt's top attraction, the Giza Pyramids are the last of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at their sheer size, take a camel ride along the desert and later head to the nearby Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum.

Transportation in Cairo

Cairo International Airport is the second biggest airport in Africa with more than 16 million passengers a year. It's well served by Egyptair the national carrier and its Star Alliance partners. Once in the city, visitors can make use of the great metro system. The metro system is pretty extensive, clean, affordable and efficient. You can also make use of the local buses, although they can tend to get crowded and be harder to navigate. Taxis are another affordable way to get around.