16 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Giza (Musee de la Barque Solaire, Great Sphinx, &more) and Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, &more). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, see Off-Road Tours, and get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Cairo itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in April, and nighttime lows around 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel back home.