31 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 discover tucked-away gems like Step Pyramid of Djoser and The Coptic Museum. Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Al-Azhar Mosque are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Saqqara (Serapeum, Mastaba of Ti, &more), Meidum Pyramid (in El Wasta) and Mall of Egypt (in 6th of October City). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Zamalek (Gezira Island), take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, and admire the landmark architecture of Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary).

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If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Cairo International Airport and Sphinx International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in December, and nighttime lows around 14°C.