35 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids. Egyptian Antiquities Museum and The Coptic Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cairo: Giza (Solar Boat Museum, Pyramids of Dahshour, & more), Caricature Museum (in Al Fayyum) and Monalisa Gallery (in Minuf). Spend the 17th (Sat) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the ancient world of Memphis Historical Site, make a trip to Step Pyramid of Djoser, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mohamed Ali Mosque.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major airport is Cairo International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in November, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.