Cairo offers ancient wonders like the Pyramids at unbeatable prices for budget travelers, with cheap street eats, hostels under $10/night, and vibrant chaos that's easy on the wallet.
- ●Giza Pyramids entry (~$10, walk around Sphinx for free)
- ●Explore Islamic Cairo mosques and streets (free)
- ●Wander Khan el-Khalili market (free haggling)
- ●Felucca sail on Nile at sunset (~$5)
Intense summer heat (May-Sep) exceeds 40°C/104°F; stick to cooler months and hydrate heavily.