1-Day Tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo

Product Code: 589225

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Egyptian Museum
    • Visit Salah El Din Citadel
    • Old Cairo
Tour Code
589225
Duration
7 hour
Departure City
Cairo
End City
Cairo
Tour Type
Sightseeing Tours
Language
English
Available options

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Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour

Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Quality: Budget Friendly

Experience the most affordable tour service and accommodation with fast-paced itineraries. Enjoy budget hotels, certified guides, and included transportation. Please note that a mandatory service fee and additional costs for optional activities may apply.

Itinerary

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiques which dates back some 5,000 years of art and which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder are in storerooms. The Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen.

Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated.

The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most tourist's itinerary when traveling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco-Roman period, is worth seeing.

Then, move to Citadel of Salah El-din, where you will see the view of all Cairo. Then, visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century. The ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who ruled Egypt over 45 years, live there. The mosque is built in Turkish style.

Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant. After lunch, visit the Old Cairo to see the local wonders like the Hanging Church that was built in the 3rd century and beginning of the 4th century. Also, stop by Abu Sirga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue which dates back to the beginning of the 15th century AD. It was built in Basilica style above the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge. End your tour in Cairo with a visit to Amr Ibn El-aas mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt.

From there, you will drive to to Khan El Khalili Bazaar (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East.

You will be transferred back to your hotel or Cairo Airport.

Visiting Attractions

  • Egyptian Museum Egyptian Museum
  • The Hanging Church The Hanging Church

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representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Cairo Air Port, enjoy an excursion to visit the Egyptian Museum which exhibits a wide range of unique Pharaonic antiquities in addition to original treasure room of King Tutankhamen, gold and jewelry, which dates back to more than 3500 years before explored.  And then move to Citadel of Salah Eldein and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, it was called Alabaster Mosque because its walls from inside and outside are covered with Alabaster, Lunch at local restaurant, then have the chance to visit Old Cairo including visits to the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, continue your day tour to Khan EL Khalili Bazar for free shopping time. You will have lunch at local restaurant, vegetarian if need it, finally at the end of your tour drive back to your hotel in Cairo or Cairo Air Port.

Cairo, Egypt

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

  • Pick-up and return services from your hotel
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private English Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
  • One Bottle of water on board the vehicle per trip
  • All taxes & service charge

Package Excludes

  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping Kitty

Special Notes

  • Have a valid passport and landing card before departure.
  • We require nationality, passport number, date of issue, expiry date and birth date for reservation.
  • Please wear very warm clothing in Winter, cool comfortable clothing and head covering in Summer.
  • Please bring your voucher and visa/tax/tip money - in cash only (payable in U.S dollars, Euro, Pound Sterling or Israeli Shekel.
  • Please bring good walking shoes.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the Available Options section above for any details about cancellation policies.

Pricing Info

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Reservation Info

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