Cairo City Tour to Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old Cairo
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Cairo City Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo - Explore Egypt's Historic Treasures Discover Cairo's most iconic landmarks with this comprehensive Cairo City Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo. This expertly crafted private excursion takes you through 5,000 years of history, from ancient Pharaonic artifacts to medieval Islamic architecture and early Christian sites.
Why This Tour Stands Out
- Historical Journey: Witness Egypt's evolution from antiquity through medieval times
- Expert Guidance: Learn from a licensed Egyptologist throughout your tour
- Cultural Immersion: Experience both monumental sites and hidden local gems
- Retail Therapy: Opportunity to shop at legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Culinary Delights: Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine at a quality local restaurant
Tour Overview
Duration: 8 hours (flexible timing available)
Availability: Daily departures
Tour Type: Private (exclusive for your group)
Included: All entrance fees + lunch with drinks
Featured Attractions
- Egyptian Museum
- Marvel at Tutankhamun's golden treasures
- See mummies of legendary pharaohs
- Discover over 120,000 ancient artifacts
- Salah El Din Citadel Complex
- Explore the medieval Islamic fortress
- Admire the alabaster Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Enjoy panoramic city views
- Old Cairo
- Visit the hanging church (El Muallaqa)
- See Ben Ezra Synagogue
- Explore ancient Roman fortress ruins
Tour Benefits
- Personalized Attention: Private guide dedicated just to your group
- Flexible Itinerary: Adjust stops based on your interests
- Seamless Logistics: Hotel pickup/drop-off in air-conditioned comfort
- All-Inclusive: No hidden costs with meals and fees covered
- Family Friendly: Engaging for all age groups
Why Choose This Experience?
This Cairo City Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo offers the perfect introduction to Egypt's capital, combining must-see landmarks with authentic local experiences. Unlike rushed group tours, you'll enjoy a relaxed pace with opportunities to delve deeper into sites that interest you most.
From the glittering treasures of Tutankhamun to the soaring minarets of Islamic Cairo, this tour showcases the city's incredible diversity. The included visit to Khan el-Khalili provides the perfect chance to find unique souvenirs while experiencing Cairo's vibrant street life.
Book now to secure your journey through the heart of Egyptian history and culture!
Included / Excluded
- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during your trip
- All taxes & service charge
- Any extras
- Tipping
Tour Plan
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Your Egyptian Adventure
After a hotel pick-up, your Egyptologist guide will lead you to the Egyptian Museum. It was built at 1901 in down town Cairo, by Khedive Abbas Helmi II, and at the façade of the museum he left the first two initials of his name A&H to remind us of this history. With the help of great Egyptologists, Petri, Marriete, Maspero, this museum became one of the largest museums in the world, with a collection of more than 120 thousand pieces. It overlooks a very famous square, originally was called "Ismaileya" square, then the name was changed to "Al Tahrir Square", means the Liberation Square which witnessed the Egyptian revolution at 25th January 2011, and its second wave at 30th June 2013. It has 2 floors, in the first floor the artefacts are organized in a chronological order, the second floor has the marvellous collection of King Tutankhamen including his jewelery, coffin, and his famous mask.
You will then move on to The Citadel of Saladin & the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Near the End of the Fatimid Caliphate (969 – 1178 CE), the Muslim ruler of Damascus struggled with the Crusaders over the Holy Lands & Jerusalem, so he sent one of his followers, Saladin, to control Egypt and to put an end to the Fatimid Caliphate, and to restore Egypt back to the Sunni doctrine of Islam. Saladin managed to do this, he became the Caliph himself (1174 CE), and decided to build a Citadel "fortress" to defend Cairo against any potential attacks by the Crusaders. The Citadel became the seat of the government for a very long time, until another Egyptian King, "Mohamed Ali", decided to build a mosque and a mausoleum for himself, at (1831 CE), he was the founder of the last Royal Dynasty Egypt had, ending with the expulsion of his last descendent, the famous "King Farouk" (1952 CE). In Old Cairo, all religions are intersected, making this place a very interesting place to visit.
Lunch will be served in one of old Cairo restaurants. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to you hotel.
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