6 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Giza (Giza Plateau, Great Sphinx, &more) and Saqqara (Pyramid of Teti & Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, take in the spiritual surroundings of Aqsunqur Mosque, contemplate the long history of Aisha Fahmi Palace, and get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili.

To see photos and other tourist information, go to the Cairo vacation maker site.

If you are flying in from Saudi Arabia, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in December, and nighttime lows around 14°C.