Travel to historical Cairo
Take a holiday to Cairo and enjoy the area's museums, history and monuments. This city's cafes, entertainment and gardens draw many visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in and around Cairo
Are you looking for things to do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Cairo a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Dream Park (11.8 mi / 19 km)
- Dreamland Golf Course (12.6 mi / 20.3 km)
- Aqua Park (20.2 mi / 32.4 km)
- Alabaster Sphinx (0.1 mi / 0.2 km)
- Al Fustat Garden (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Giza Zoo (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Cairo
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Cairo is a great place to get outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Al Fustat Garden (1 mi / 1.7 km)
- Orman Botanical Gardens (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Al-Azhar Park (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Cave Church (2.6 mi / 4.3 km)
- International Park (6 mi / 9.7 km)
- The Andalus Park (0.5 mi / 0.8 km)
Transport to and around Cairo
Fly into Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), the closest airport, located 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), which is 21.3 mi (34.2 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Cairo Ramses Station, Imbaba Station and Giza Suburbs Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Cairo by jumping on the metro at Sadat Station, Mohamed Naguib Station or Saad Zaghloul Station.