Cairo City Day Tour from Egyptian Museum to Khan Al Khalili
Get a taste of the past on one of our excursions in Cairo where you will walk the footsteps of pharaohs through ancient temples and monuments. Discover some archaeological sites such as the only remaining wonder of the ancient world. Learn interesting facts about the city's history as you stroll through its streets, and then enjoy some retail therapy at its best shops. You're sure to have a great time on this unique Islamic Cairo walking tour. Make your way and book our Saladin Citadel excursion, an awe-inspiring medieval fortress. While you're there, be sure to check out the Mohamed Ali mosque. Our operators can also customize your Cairo Excursions to make them unique. Don't miss out on discovering all of this land's mysteries, including its hidden tombs and massive temples.
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Cairo City Day Tour from Egyptian Museum to Khan Al Khalili
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What's included in Cairo City Day Tour from Egyptian Museum to Khan Al Khalili
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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
You will be accompanied aboard a private vehicle to enjoy two hours tour to the Egyptian Museum located in the heart of Cairo, the building itself is considered a monument as it was built more than 120 years ago after the Egyptian government chose to collect all the antiquities of the ancient Egyptian history and display it in onebuilding to show the whole world how the ancient times in Egypt was rich and flourishing. Go back in time and discover the greatness of the ancient Egyptian artifacts during your Egyptian Museum tour. More than 160,000 masterpieces are presented on the two floors of the Egyptian Museum. Your Egyptologist tour guide will give you a clear explanation of all the items including the treasures of King Tutankhamen, the only royal treasure found intact and consists of a huge collection of gold and jewelry that were hidden under the sand more than 3000 years ago until the tomb was excavated in 1922, then it was entirely moved to Cairo and the Egyptian Museum.
Cairo Citadel
Proceed to visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali inside, which represents a unique model of Ottoman architecture in Cairo. The design is copied from the famous Blue Mosque of Istanbul, The Citadel is a medieval Islamic-period stronghold in Cairo and it's considered to be the center of the Egyptian government since it was constructed by Salah Eldin until the reign of King Farouk during the first half of the past century.
Coptic Cairo
enjoy Old Cairo's churches Tour to explore the ancient Roman fortification of Babylon, and get amazed by The Hanging Church one of the highlights of Old Cairo trips, you will also visit the church of St Sergius which is also identified as the Cavern Church, it was built above the crypt where Jesus Christ and his mother accompanied by Saint Joseph the carpenter stayed for almost three months and the well from which they were drinking water. At last, you will see Ben Ezra Synagogue, according to traditions it was built before the ninth century when it has been transformed into a Jewish Synagogue after it had been a Coptic Church for many centuries. We will resume our Cairo day tours to explore the Islamic district of Cairo, which includes the different relics of medieval Cairo. You will see the old walls, mosques like Al- Azhar mosque. Madrasas, Sabils, and gates of the city during the middle ages and its old stone-paved alleys date back to the Islamic period.
Inclusions
- hotel pick up and drop off
- private tout , guide & car
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- entry fees ( Museum- Citadel )
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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