Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
Admire artifacts of Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Visit the Salah El Din Citadel, which was constructed in 1183 AD and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, which has been built inside the castle in the 19th century. Enjoy a tour to Old Cairo, the site of the city of the pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and a Roman fort.
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Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the most interesting museum, the Egyptian Museum. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic period and displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
The tour proceeds with a visit to the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Khan Al-Khalili
We continue the tour with a drive to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.
Inclusions
- Buffet lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Tipping
- Mummies Room at the Museum Requires additional ticket
- Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Drinks
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We pick up from all hotels in Cairo and Giza
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
