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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history. It houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. The Egyptian government established the museum built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden and later moved to the Cairo Citadel. In 1855, Archduke Maximilian of Austria was given all of the artifacts by the Egyptian government; these are now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna.
A new museum was established at Boulaq in 1858 in a former warehouse, following the foundation of the new Antiquities Department under the direction of Auguste Mariette. The building lay on the bank of the Nile River, and in 1878 it suffered significant damage in a flood of the Nile River. In 1891, the collections were moved to a former royal palace, in the Giza district of Cairo. They remained there until 1902 when they were moved, for the last time, to the current museum in Tahrir Square. - Coptic Cairo - Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites. It is believed in Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church (Abu Serga). Coptic Cairo was a stronghold for Christianity in Egypt until the Islamic era, though most of the current buildings of the churches in Coptic Cairo were built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in the 7th century.
- Synagogue Ben Ezra - Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church - though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This,
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - hanging church
- Khan Al-Khalili - Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليليـ) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
- All Transfers by Private A/C
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Bottled water
- Tipping
- Personal Items
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Tour Guide (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
Embark on a journey through time with the Cairo Day-Long Excursion. This guided tour takes you deep into Egypt’s cultural milieu where you get privileged access to iconic sights such as the esteemed Egyptian Museum, Historic Cairo, and the vibrant Bazzar. At the Egyptian Museum, expect to be captivated by a broad collection of treasures and artifacts that shed light on the grandeur of past civilizations. Following that, traverse through history as you wander the quaint alleys of Historic Cairo, absorbing the atmospheric Coptic and Islamic architecture. Lastly, dive into regional customs at Bazzar, a vast marketplace brimming with traditional goods and spirited merchants. The Cairo Day-Long Excursion is more than an outing; it’s a journey into a remarkable past.
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