46 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'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Saqqara (Mastaba of Ptah-Hotep and Akhti-Hotep, Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, &more), The Sphinx of Memphis (in Al Badrashin) and Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, &more). On the 13th (Tue), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Spend the 26th (Mon) floating through the air with a balloon tour. There's lots more to do: do sightseeing your way with Private Tours, shop like a local with Khan Al-Khalili, wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, and get outside with Outdoor Activities.

To see photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cairo trip planner.

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