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Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Tour

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120.00

Duration

1 day

Max People

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Overview

Experience the wonders of Ancient Egypt and modern day Cairo with this full day tour. With your egyptologist guide, you'll first visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. See the Alabaster Mosque/Mosque of Muhammad Ali and the colourful bazaar of Khan Al-Khalili. Visit the multitude of attractions in Coptic Cairo (where remnants of Babylon remain) including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. You'll also visit Cairo Citadel, the historic seat of government.

Included/Excluded

  • Pick up services from your hotel & return by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites & All taxes & service charge
  • Lunch meal at local restaurant & Bottled water on board the vehicle during your trip
  • Entry/Admission - The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • Entry/Admission - Mosque of Muhammad Ali
  • Entry/Admission - Cairo Citadel
  • Entry/Admission - Khan Al-Khalili
  • Entry/Admission - Coptic Cairo
  • Mummies Room Entrance Fees
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping

Tour Plan

Itinerary

Stop At: The Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt

The Egyptian Museum features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah El Khalifa, Cairo 4252360 Egypt

It’s also called the “Alabaster Mosque” because of the shining marble which covers its inner and outer walls. Was built for praying and for Mohamed Ali to be buried in. Mohamed Ali was buried in the tomb situated on the eastern side along with the prayer area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt

The Citadel became the centerpiece of these great fortifications, protecting the city from the heights of the rocky hills that overlooked it. Completed in 1183 AD, Saladin’s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdeen Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870s.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, El Gamaleya, Cairo 4331302 Egypt

No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to Khan Al-Khalili. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. The market has several restaurants and cafés spread throughout where you can take a break from shopping. Even if you are not looking to buy, taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine district, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Kasr Al Shama'e, Cairo Egypt

Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. There you will enjoy a visit to the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga.

Duration: 1 hour

Meeting and pickup

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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