20 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 (Pyramids of Giza, Great Sphinx, &more) and Saqqara (Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Pyramid of Teti, &more). Spend the 13th (Mon) behind the viewfinder with an inspiring photography tour. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, take an exotic tour of a safari tour, explore the activities along Nile River, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque of Muhammad Ali.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Cairo travel planning website.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in February, and nighttime lows around 13°C.