The Egyptian Museum 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 Tutankhamen 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. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din . Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit theHanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel.
Pickup included
TiaRovanMira Representative will pick you up to explore & discover the Egyptian Museum collection, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are displayed, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewellery which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.
Then TiaRovanMira representative will drive towards Salah El Din Citadel and learn more from your guide how it was built to protect the Ayyubid dynasty from the Crusades. Also housed within the fortifications is the Ottoman Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammed Ali).
You will move to visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the oldest market in Cairo, smells of exotic perfumes and spices, After the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 35 minutes before departure time.
Tia Tours Egypt representative will pick you up from the hotel, house or any meeting point that you will choose.