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Cairo Day Tour: Exploration of Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo
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3 Ratings
Qasr El Nil
Discover the wonders of Cairo on a private tour that includes visits to the Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Old Cairo. Choose from different options to customize your experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a guide to start your full-day tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. This museum showcases the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world, featuring over 250,000 genuine artifacts dating back as far as 5000 years. Among these is a special exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen, displaying treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years until its discovery in 1920.
- Cairo Citadel - Next, visit the Citadel of Cairo, where you will see the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha.
- Coptic Cairo - Then, explore Old Cairo, also known as Christian Coptic Cairo, one of the most significant sites visited by the Holy Family. Despite their brief stay, the spiritual impact of their presence is still felt. The Governor of Fustat, angered by the falling idols at Jesus’ approach, sought to kill the Child, but the family found refuge in a cave. Later, the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) was built above this cave. This area, including the Fort of Babylon, is a pilgrimage destination for Egyptians and Christians worldwide, filled with an atmosphere of piety and devotion. You can visit the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the old Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of the Babylon Fortress, a Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo). Its nave is suspended over a passage and is accessed by twenty-nine steps, earning it the nickname “the Staircase Church” from early travelers to Cairo.
- Synagogue Ben Ezra - Here, you can visit the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the old Jewish synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
What's Included
- Transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Exclusive private tour experience
- Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
- Guide (Optional)
- Entry Fees (Optional)
- Lunch (Optional)
- inside any of the pyramids
Additional Information
Getting around Cairo independently can be hot, sticky, and replete with street hassles. Skip the stress when you book this private door-to-door tour of three essential sights: the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Citadel, home to the Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches. Choose between four options: car and driver only, car and guide, car, guide, and entry fees, or car, guide, entry fees, and lunch.
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Location
3 El-Tahrir Square
El-Tahrir Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sharon_r
Jun 13, 2022
The trip was very... - The trip was very informative. Akmed Jackson was really knowledgeable and respectful. This is a must do trip.
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Patriciastrasser
Jun 28, 2021
awesome lesson and experience!!! - awesome experience w ayman and soulean. we covered a lot of history and it was a very pleasant tour. we even stopped by papyrus factory which was the cherry on top. very complete tour even in the heat. they really take care of you and go with your pace. i very much recommend this. it will immediately submerge u in the culture! a must!
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Fawad_k
Jul 12, 2023
Tour was good, guide (Joe)needs to be more accommodated. - The venues selected were ok, however the experience with the guide (Joe) was unprofessional. As a solo tourist, taking my pictures was a burden for him, however he had the knowledge to explain the tour.
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