6 days in Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara) and Giza (Pyramids of Giza & Great Sphinx). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, contemplate the long history of Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay, examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and walk around Al-Azhar Park.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Cairo day trip planner.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Cairo is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Cairo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Riyadh in April, things will get a bit cooler in Cairo: highs are around 34°C and lows about 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Sharm El Sheikh.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas. On your second day here, see Off-Road Tours and then head outdoors with The Kite Bubble.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Sharm El Sheikh trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Cairo to Sharm El Sheikh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Cairo in April, Sharm El Sheikh is a bit warmer at night with lows of 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.