Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
- 8 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Admire artifacts of Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Visit the Salah El Din Citadel, which was constructed in 1183 AD and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, which has been built inside the castle in the 19th century. Enjoy a tour to Old Cairo, the site of the city of the pre-dated Cairo with many historic churches and a Roman fort.
Inclusions
What's included
- Buffet lunch
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's not
- Tipping
- Mummies Room at the Museum Requires additional ticket
- Any extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Drinks
Itinerary
The Grand Egyptian Museum.You will have the opportunity to view the Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses II Statue, 10 Statues of King Senusert (from a distance), and the Grand Staircase, Besides the Main Galleries. Upon entering the museum, you will be greeted by the grand facade adorned with hieroglyphs, cartouches, and a hanging obelisk. The majestic statue of King Ramses II stands as a welcoming sight within the museum. The Museum lobby showcases other masterpieces such as the Ptolemaic King and Queen exhibits, as well as the Victory Column of King Merenptah.12 Main Galleries at the museum showcase 15,000 artifacts spanning Egypt’s entire ancient history. These galleries are divided into four main sections: Prehistoric to The Second Intermediate Period Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period Third Intermediate to Graeco-Roman Period You ascend the Grand stairs, you will encounter approximately 65 statues depicting kings, queens, and ancient Egyptian Gods from the old, middle.
The tour proceeds with a visit to the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Afterward, we will move on to Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Dahab Safari Day Tours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cairo
- Its from-price is 90% above the median of the 2673 day trips we list in Cairo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Cairo
Cairo is Egypt's sprawling capital on the Nile, where the Pyramids of Giza meet medieval mosques, busy bazaars and the treasures of the pharaohs.
On the western edge of the city, the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx rise from the desert plateau, with the step pyramid of Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis further south. Cairo's great museums, the Egyptian Museum on Tahrir Square and the vast Grand Egyptian Museum beside the plateau, hold artefacts spanning thousands of years.
Top-ranked sights in Cairo: Egyptian Museum (Museum of Egyptian Antiquities), Saqqara (Sakkara), Khan El-Khalili.
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