Cairo

The journey begins

Private jet to Cairo

Cairo brings together major archaeological visits and a vast modern city. An airport convenient for Giza may not be the best match for an itinerary centred on the eastern side of Cairo.

Where to land for Cairo

Cairo International is east of the city, while Sphinx International serves the Giza side to the west. Choose with the operating carrier and the actual accommodation or archaeological itinerary in mind.

The operating carrier should confirm aircraft suitability, handling, permissions and the onward transfer for your itinerary.

What to do in Cairo

Give the Giza pyramids a dedicated part of the visit, with the heat and travel time considered. Islamic Cairo and the city's Egyptian collections provide different cultural perspectives. An itinerary grouped by area is much more manageable than repeatedly crossing the metropolitan region.

• The Giza pyramids

• Islamic Cairo

• The city's Egyptian collections

Best time to visit Cairo

October–April is usually more comfortable for archaeological sites and city walks. Summer is hot, especially for exposed outdoor visits; winter evenings can be cool.