11 days in Cairo & Alexandria Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, &more) and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara). And it doesn't end there: take an exotic tour of a safari tour, admire the landmark architecture of Aisha Fahmi Palace, walk around Al-Azhar Park, and don't miss a visit to Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay.

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Lahore, Pakistan to Cairo is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Lahore in June; daily highs in Cairo reach 40°C and lows reach 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Alexandria.

Alexandria is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in nature's colorful creations at Montazah Gardens, delve into the distant past at Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, appreciate the history behind Pompey's Pillar, and steep yourself in history at Fort Qaitbey.

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Getting from Cairo to Alexandria by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Cairo in June, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Alexandria: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 25°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can travel back home.