28 days in Cairo Itinerary

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairo: Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Mastaba of Mereruka, &more), Mit Rahina Museum (in Al Badrashin) and Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, visit Coptic Cairo, wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, and steep yourself in history at Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Cairo road trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 35°C in October, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.