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Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel and Old Cairo Exploration
(3) Reviews
Qasr El Nil
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explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities before admiring the grand Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Wander through the vibrant Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar and uncover Coptic Cairo’s treasures, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Conclude your tour at the historic Cairo Citadel, once the heart of Egypt’s ruling power.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up services from your hotel & return by a private air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Private speaking Egyptologist guide
Tipping
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel and Old Cairo Exploration
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Qasr El Nil
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About
explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities before admiring the grand Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Wander through the vibrant Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar and uncover Coptic Cairo’s treasures, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Conclude your tour at the historic Cairo Citadel, once the heart of Egypt’s ruling power.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 8 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pick up services from your hotel & return by a private air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Private speaking Egyptologist guide
Tipping
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Itinerary
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Egyptian Museum 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 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
2 hours
2
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
It’s also called the “Alabaster Mosque” because of the shining marble which covers its inner and outer walls. Was built for praying and for Mohamed Ali to be buried in. Mohamed Ali was buried in the tomb situated on the eastern side along with the prayer area.
30 minutes
3
Cairo Citadel
The Citadel became the centerpiece of these great fortifications, protecting the city from the heights of the rocky hills that overlooked it. Completed in 1183 AD, Saladin’s Citadel served as the seat of government in Egypt for 700 years until Khedive Ismail moved into Abdeen Palace in newly constructed Downtown Cairo in the 1870s.
1 hour and 30 minutes
4
Khan Al-Khalili
No trip to Cairo would be complete without a visit to Khan Al-Khalili. The bazaar is loud, crowded, colorful, and exciting—full of all kinds of goods and shiny baubles. The market has several restaurants and cafés spread throughout where you can take a break from shopping. Even if you are not looking to buy, taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine district, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye
2 hours
5
Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. There you will enjoy a visit to the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga.
