31 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.

Family-friendly places like Safaris and Great Sphinx will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Mastaba of Ptah-Hotep and Akhti-Hotep, &more), Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Musee de la Barque Solaire, &more) and The Sphinx of Memphis (in Al Badrashin). On the 11th (Sun), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. Spend the 29th (Thu) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, wander the streets of Islamic Cairo, step off the mainland to explore Zamalek (Gezira Island), and stroll around Al-Azhar Park.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Cairo trip itinerary website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. December in Cairo sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C at night.