60 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: Al Fayyum (Hawara Pyramid, The Pyramid of Sneferu, & more), Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, & more) and Saqqara (Step Pyramid of Djoser, Mastaba of Mereruka, & more). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour, take a stroll through Islamic Cairo, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairo day trip site .

September in Cairo sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 28°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel back home.