S&M Cairo Guide

Our Favourites

Dining Guide

From rooftop breakfasts in Downtown to Japanese omakase in Sheikh Zayed

Zamalek · Downtown · Maadi

Breakfast & Brunch

Lunch & Dinner

Sheikh Zayed

Heliopolis & Fifth Settlement

Make the most of Cairo

Our suggestions for exploring the city — day by day

Day 1

The Pyramids & Ancient Wonders

Morning Giza Pyramids & Sphinx One of humanity's greatest wonders — arrive early for the best light
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Mid-Morning Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) The world's largest archaeological museum — pre-booking required
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Lunch Khufu's Restaurant Panoramic view of the Pyramids — closes at 4 pm, book ahead
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Dinner Mazeej Balad Rooftop Rooftop Egyptian dining in the heart of Downtown Cairo
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Day 2

Old Cairo, Islamic Cairo & Khan el-Khalili

Morning Citadel of Saladin Medieval fortress with sweeping views over Cairo
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Mid-Morning Al-Muizz Street The world's largest open-air museum of Islamic architecture
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Late Morning Khan el-Khalili Souk Cairo's legendary medieval bazaar — perfumes, lanterns, spices
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Lunch Almareia Egyptian & Lebanese — a neighbourhood favourite
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Afternoon Wander Downtown Cairo Belle Époque architecture, street cafés, and the Nile Corniche

Day 3

Coptic Cairo & Hidden Gems

Morning Monastery of St Simon the Tanner The remarkable Cave Church carved into the Mokattam cliff
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Mid-Morning Coptic Cairo One of the oldest Christian communities in the world
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Late Morning The Hanging Church One of Egypt's oldest and most celebrated Coptic churches
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Afternoon Manial Palace A fairytale royal palace on Rhoda Island — extraordinary gardens
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Day 4

Out of Cairo — Fayoum Oasis

Day Trip Fayoum Oasis Wadi El Rayan waterfalls, Lake Qarun, the Petrified Forest, and the ancient Hawara pyramid — 1.5 hrs from Cairo
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A full-day excursion — best enjoyed with a private driver or guided tour. Ask us for recommendations.

For any of the above, we highly recommend reaching out to Flash Tour Travel Agency.
Contact Samah — WhatsApp +20 100 101 2795 · Samah.sayed@flashtour.travel
Or Hana Gamil — WhatsApp +20 122 545 7761

Their sister company Click2Go lets you book any tour directly online — click2go.travel for guided tours — professional, English-speaking guides who bring Cairo's history to life.