8 days in Madrid & Cairo Itinerary

Appreciate the collections at Prado National Museum and Museo del Greco. Get some cultural insight at Royal Palace of Madrid and Casco Historico de Toledo. Step out of Madrid to go to Toledo and see Mosque of Christ of the Light, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, make a trip to Gran Via, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Cairo, Egypt to Madrid is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Cairo in January, with highs in Madrid at 12°C and lows at 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can fly to Cairo.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids and Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Barsbay. Step out of Cairo to go to Giza and see Pyramids of Giza, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's still lots to do: do sightseeing your way with Private Tours and shop like a local with Khan Al-Khalili.

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Fly from Madrid to Cairo in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Madrid to Cairo, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Madrid in January; daily highs in Cairo reach 21°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to fly to Madrid.

On the 21st (Sat), hunt for treasures at Mercado San Miguel and then stroll around Parque del Retiro.

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You can fly from Cairo to Madrid in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Madrid. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Cairo in January: high temperatures in Madrid hover around 12°C and lows are around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Madrid.

On the 21st (Sat), examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and then see some colorful creatures with PARAMAX Escuela de Buceo y Rescate.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to fly to Cairo.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): get outside with Outdoor Activities and then get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Cairo takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Madrid in January, with highs in Cairo at 21°C and lows at 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.