Tour to Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and a Roman fort.
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit to the most interesting museum, the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The 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 .
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamicera fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Coptic Cairo
Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred Back to your hotel. For pick up / drop off form Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Helioplis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed city or Madinty City will be for additional cost
Inclusions
- All taxes & service charge.
- Private tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- recommended for all travelers
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from your hotel in cairo or giza Duration: Approx. 8 Hours Type: Private Tour Run: Everyday Pick-up Time: Around 08:00 am, 09:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am or 12:00 pm
