The situation is being closely monitored. The US is advising tourists to just stay away from areas of protests. These particular protests are only happening in one small area of Cairo (around Tahrir Square).
It is business as usual in the rest of Cairo and the country. All elementary/middle/high schools in Cairo are opened (except for those near Tahrir Square).
To put this in perspective, if we went to New York City this weekend, we would see no evidence of the OWS protests unless we went down to the financial district. The same holds true in Cairo.
The US expected protests leading up to the start of elections on 11/28. If the protests continue, the only thing that may be impacted on our trip would be the visit to the Egyptian Museum (which is near Tahrir Square). The rest of our itinerary doesn't put us anywhere near that area (or any area where there has EVER been any protests or disruptions).
In the meantime, please keep the Egyptian people, who continue to push for democratic change - even in the face of tear gas and brutality by the military - in your thoughts and prayers.
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