6 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: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara) and Giza (Giza Plateau & Bent Pyramid). Spend the 11th (Fri) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, steep yourself in history at Mosque of Muhammad Ali, make a trip to Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, and contemplate the waterfront views at Nile River.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Cairo route maker.

December in Cairo sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C at night.