5 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.

Get some historical perspective at Pyramids of Giza and Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Get a sense of the local culture at Great Sphinx and The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Explore Cairo's surroundings by going to Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids (in Saqqara) and Giza Plateau (in Giza). The adventure continues: get a taste of the local shopping with Khan Al-Khalili, step off the mainland to explore Zamalek (Gezira Island), admire the landmark architecture of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), and appreciate the extensive heritage of Coptic Cairo.

To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Cairo visit planning app.

In November, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.