11 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.

You've now added Egypt Tailor Made Day Tours to your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Zamalek (Gezira Island) and Speed Boats Tours. Let the collections at Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) and The Coptic Museum capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Giza (Bent Pyramid, Musee de la Barque Solaire, &more) and Saqqara (Memphis and Sakkara & Pyramid of Teti). Spend the 7th (Tue) floating through the air with a balloon tour. Spend the 11th (Sat) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Al-Azhar Mosque, contemplate the long history of Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, admire the landmark architecture of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), and relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairo road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. In November, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C.