9 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 hidden gems such as Islamic Cairo and Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary). Get some historical perspective at Pyramids of Giza and Great Sphinx. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairo: Bent Pyramid (in Giza), Mit Rahina Museum (in Al Badrashin) and Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Step Pyramid of Djoser, &more). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Statue of Ramses II, explore the world behind art at Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya), see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and take in the exciting artwork at Ramses Wissa Wassef Art Centre.

To see maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cairo planner.

If you are flying in from Malta, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. In April, daytime highs in Cairo are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.