14 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.

Get outdoors at Safaris and Zamalek (Gezira Island). Get a sense of the local culture at Pyramids of Giza and Coptic Cairo. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Giza (Great Sphinx & Giza Plateau) and Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser & Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids). Next up on the itinerary: stop by Islamic Cairo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Muhammad Ali, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and admire the landmark architecture of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary).

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Cairo road trip app.

If you are flying in from Namibia, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Cairo are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can travel back home.