Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Pyramids are certainly breathtaking, but Cairo has much more to discover in its prolific historical sites. In this experience, you will be taken back through time, visiting the Egyptian Museum, and the stunning Citadel of Saladin, home to the Alabaster Mosque. Plus you’ll visit Coptic Cairo – the “Old Cairo” area with its rich architectural and historical significance, not to mention its grand beauty! Many sites to behold – all in one fantastic Instagram-worthy day trip!
What's included
entrace fees not included
Bottled water
Lunch to be enjoyed at a local Cairo restaurant.
Guide
Entrance fees
What to expect
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
3h · Admission ticket included
Our Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza , and then he will accompany you to explore the famous Egyptian museum at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. where you can enjoy your time discovering the collections of more than 250 thousand artifacts telling the glorious history of ancient Egypt throughout the ages. Experience the treasures of the boy-king Tutankhamen and his inspiring magical golden mask . You can also visit to mummies’ room with (extra ticket on spot).
Coptic Cairo
1h · Admission ticket included
The end of our trip is to experience Old Cairo zone “Coptic Cairo”. This area is rich in both history and religious architecture. Here you will witness a living model of peaceful co existence among different religious communities so it is called religions compound. Your journey include a visit to the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church and other Coptic churches such as Abu Serga Church. The area has also Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-‘As.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
1h · Admission ticket included
Inside the walls of the citadel you will explore the famous mosque of Mohamed Ali, known as the Alabaster Mosque.
It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Egypt its unimaginable decorations, lamps and ornaments. It was designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq that is why it is said that it is very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.
Cairo Governorate
1h
Our next step is to visit the iconic Citadel of Saladin (Salah El Din Citadel) built in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the potential attacks of the Crusaders’ armies. From it’s unique place you can enjoy a magnificent view of Cairo.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up our guests from all Cairo & Giza hotels in our private air-conditioned van.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
