23 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cairo: Giza (Great Sphinx, Giza Plateau, &more), Al Badrashin (Mit Rahina Museum & The Sphinx of Memphis) and Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Mastaba of Kagemni, &more). Spend the 24th (Thu) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. Next up on the itinerary: get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and steep yourself in history at Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Cairo road trip tool.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. In June in Cairo, expect temperatures between 94°F during the day and 73°F at night.