11 days in Cairo & Alexandria Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Saqqara (Pyramid of Teti & Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids) and Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, &more). There's much more to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at a safari tour, get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Muhammad Ali, and steep yourself in history at Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Cairo day trip planning site.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Cairo is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Cairo due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Rio de Janeiro in May, plan for somewhat warmer days in Cairo, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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, take in the waterfront at Corniche, and admire the striking features of St. Catherine's Cathedral.

To find other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Alexandria trip planner.

Traveling by car from Cairo to Alexandria takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. When traveling from Cairo in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Alexandria, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.