5 days in Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh 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. Family-friendly places like The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Great Sphinx will thrill your kids. Take a break from Cairo with a short trip to Pyramids of Giza in Giza, about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: walk around Al-Azhar Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Nile River, and view the masterpieces at Sondos Papyrus.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Cairo day trip planner.

London, UK to Cairo is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Cairo is 2 hours. When traveling from London in February, plan for warmer days in Cairo, with highs around 25°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Sharm El Sheikh.

An enviable location on the southern end of the Sinai Peninsula and year-round warm weather boost tourism in Sharm El Sheikh and make it one of Egypt's premier travel destinations.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see Off-Road Tours and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Heavenly Cathedral.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Sharm El Sheikh trip maker app.

Getting from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Sharm El Sheikh when traveling from Cairo in February, with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.