Egyptian Museum and Citadel and CairoTower and Coptic Cairo [479306P10]
Cover three distinct eras of Cairo on this enriching cultural guided tour of ancient Egypt, Coptic Cairo, and Islamic Cairo.and cairo tower. Explore the artifacts of the Egyptian Museum including the collection of Tutakhamun. Marvel at the largest citadel in the world and step inside the beautiful Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Learn about the city’s Coptic and Jewish heritage with stops at churches and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and door-to-door round-trip private transfers included.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
INCLUDED
- bottle of water
- Pick up from hotel and drop off by air conditioning car.
- Professional tour guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch is optional in this tour which will be roughly 20$
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Entrance fees
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 8:00 am to start your unforgettable day by visiting Egyptian Museum of antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the TutankhAmon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated
- Continue towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. Political event called "Massacre of the Citadel" happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qaser El Gawhara palace, and it's not currently opened for visits.
- Then, visit to the Old Cairo that is known as Christian Coptic Cairo. It is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is sill felt. The Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergious) was built as a prime landmark for many tourists. This, and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon, is a destination of pilgrimage not only for Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion permeates the whole district here. You will also get to learn about the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- visit to Cairo Tower Through the Cairo Tower with fifteen floors, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Cairo and highlights of the different tourist attractions as if you are in the heart at a glance such as the building of the state radio and television, the Nile , Sphinx, pyramids, and other beautiful places in a wonderful panoramic view of the tower You can use magnifying glasses to see distant sights of course Enjoy dinner at the restaurants available in this tower Take some amazing photos with your camera, to the beautiful city of Cairo from the top, the opportunity to take a number of wonderful panoramas Don’t forget to take a souvenir photo with the huge copper eagle, located at the entrance to the Cairo Tower below Then back to the hotel
