Tour to Egyptian museum, Citadel and old Cairo

Duration: 08

Type: Private Tour

Run: Daily

Overview:

Explore Cairo’s history and culture in one exciting full-day tour that takes you to three of the city’s most important landmarks: the Citadel of Saladin, the Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo. This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about the different ages of Egypt, from ancient times to Islamic and Christian heritage.

Your day begins with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, a large historic fortress built high on a hill in Cairo. The citadel was once the center of Egypt’s military and government. From the top, you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the city.

After exploring the citadel, you will continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world’s greatest collections of ancient treasures. Inside the museum, you will see statues, royal jewelry, and artifacts discovered inside tombs that belonged to famous kings and queens of ancient Egypt. These objects tell incredible stories of daily life, religion, and power in the time of the pharaohs. The museum helps you imagine how Egyptians lived thousands of years ago and understand why their civilization is admired around the world.

Finally, the tour takes you to Old Cairo, an area filled with religious history and ancient architecture. Here, you will walk through narrow streets and visit important religious sites such as the Hanging Church, Saint Sergius Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which show how Christians, Muslims, and Jews lived side by side in peace for centuries.

Itinerary:

Pick up from your hotel.
Go to the Citadel and see the Mohamed Ali Mosque.
Visit the Egyptian Museum with your guide.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Explore Old Cairo:(Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque- Hanging Church-Church of St. Sergius-Ben Ezra Synagogue)
Back to hotel.

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