Explore Cairo’s historic center with expert guides. Visit Cairo Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan El-Khalili Market, and the Egyptian Museum.
- Cairo Citadel - Having picked you up from your Pickup Point in Cairo, we’ll make our way to the historic center of one of the largest cities in Africa.
Our first stop will be the Cairo Citadel, an enormous medieval fortress that has become the city’s best-known non-ancient monument. Inside we’ll take a look at the beautifully decorated Mohamed Ali mosque, known as the alabaster mosque for the soft white stone from which it’s built
On this tour we’ll explore the historic centre of Cairo, touring its must-see locations: the Cairo Citadel, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Khan el-Khalili market, and the Egyptian Museum, where the tomb of Tutankhamun can be found.
- Khan Al-Khalili - Leaving the fortress behind, we’ll go to the Khan el-Khalili market, the most famous in Cairo, whose labyrinthine streets are like a real open-air museum. Khan el-Khalili is the perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of objects from ancient Egypt.
We’ll stop to eat after visiting the market, with a menu including various salads and a main course accompanied by rice and vegetables. For dessert, we’ll enjoy a refreshing fruit salad.
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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - In the afternoon, we’ll dedicate about an hour and a half to the Egyptian Museum, the most important museum not just in the country, but perhaps in the world. Here, you can find the masterworks of the ancient period, and the star attraction the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun.
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Coptic Cairo - We’ll pass through Coptic Cairo, one of the most unique neighborhoods in the city, visiting Al-Muallaqa, better known as the hanging church, constructed as it was upon the ruins of the tower of Babylon. Then to finish, we’ll head to the church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus also known as the cave church, where the holy family were hidden after fleeing to Egypt.
This unforgettable sightseeing experience will end back at your hotel at around 8 hours after pickup, having discovered the most important places of interest in Cairo.
- Pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Tour Guide
- Transportation
- Drinks
We have a team of professional guides who will provide travelers with all the necessary information, helping them explore the historic center of Cairo. They will ensure visitors see the most significant sites, including the Cairo Citadel, the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Khan El-Khalili Market, and the Egyptian Museum, where you can view the tomb of Tutankhamun.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
