Egyptian museum and Old Cairo day tour

Not Rated
Duration

Day tour

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English

Egyptian museum and Old Cairo day tour

Enjoy a wonderful day exploring the finest works of art at the Egyptian Museum, as well as the Coptic and Islamic landmarks of Cairo from the Middle Ages on our affordable tour of these historical sites!

Reserve the most affordable tours in Cairo with Egypt in Style ,With our extensive experience in organizing trips to Cairo, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delightful city tour in Cairo with our new budget-friendly option.Egyptian Museum Explore Coptic, Islamic, and Touristic Cairo with a comprehensive

visit to the Egyptian Museum, where you can admire its treasures.Egypt history from the early dynastic period through the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom.

Explore the region of Old Cairo for an enlightening Coptic Cairo Tour, where you can visit Egypt’s oldest Christian monuments, including the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. On your Islamic Cairo excursions, be sure to see the Citadel of Saladin, and conclude this wonderful day in Cairo with a delightful experience at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

This tour provides a chance to discover the rich culture and history of Cairo at a budget-friendly cost.

 

Egyptian museum and Old Cairo day tour itinerary

At the beginning of your day tour in Cairo, you'll meet your guide. You'll head to the Egyptian Museum, where you can discover an extensive collection of antiques, including the treasures and jewelry of King Tutankhamun. For two hours, our guide will be with you in the museum, providing detailed information and insights about the ancient Egyptian artifacts.

You will have the chance to view the treasures of Tutankhamun, the sole surviving collection of royal treasures from the eighteenth dynasty of the New Kingdom. This assortment features a variety of gold and silver jewelry that lay buried in the sand for more than three thousand years until its tomb was found and later transferred to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Afterward, we will visit the Salah al-Din Citadel to explore the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, a major highlight in Islamic Cairo. This mosque is an impressive representation of Ottoman architecture found in the city. The citadel, constructed during the Islamic era, is a medieval fortress that functioned as the center of the Egyptian government from the time of Salah Eldin until the early 1900s during King Farouk's rule.

During lunchtime, you have the option to indulge in a range of tasty Egyptian dishes. On our Coptic Cairo tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit some of Egypt's oldest and most well-known churches. You'll also explore the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon and be captivated by the Hanging Church, a notable landmark in Cairo.You will explore the Church of St. Sergius, constructed over the crypt where Jesus Christ, his mother, and St. Joseph the Carpenter resided for nearly three months.

Additionally, you will visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, established prior to the 9th century, which was transformed into a Jewish house of worship after serving as a Coptic church for several years.

You will spend the rest of your day discovering Cairo's most noteworthy Islamic district, featuring historic fortifications and mosques, including the Al-Hakim Mosque in Egypt.

Once you complete your day tours in Cairo starting from the airport, you will be returned to your hotel.

It seems you've provided a placeholder instead of a paragraph to paraphrase. Please provide the text you'd like me to rephrase, and I'll be happy to help!

  • All transfers from/to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
  • All entrance fees to Egyptian museums and attractions are mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Private air-conditioned car at your service during day tours in Egypt.
  • Local lunch at a nice restaurant
  • A certified guide will accompany you during this wonderful day tour.
  • Complimentary bottle of water.
  • Enjoy a local mint tea or coffee at one of the most famous cafes in Cairo, such as El-Fishawy Cafe in Khan El-Khalili or Layali Elhussein Cafe.
  • Snack stops on request during day tours in Egypt.
  • A shopping tour in Egypt during all tours to Cairo. (upon request).
  • All services and taxes are included in the tour price.
  • Any extras we have not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses

Fullday (+7hours)

English

Tour's Location

from €0.00

Owner

salah

Member Since 2025

You might also like