Cairo day tour to old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old Cairo





Description
Getting around Cairo independently can be hot, sticky, and replete with street hassles. Skip the stress when you book this private door-to-door tour of three essential sights: the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Citadel, home to the Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches. Choose between four options: car and driver only, car and guide on site, car, guide, and entry fees, or car, guide on site, entry fees, and lunch.
Tour Options
Itinerary
starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza By guide to Start your full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of 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 Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
Then visit The Citadel Of Cairo Where you visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha.
Then visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus' approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".
There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing your name on it
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Reviews(5)
I did this tour today with my family. I recommend it because it provides an overview of the history of different religions in the city. Very interesting, even the Old Egyptian Museum, despite being smaller than the new one, surprised me and also greatly fascinated my daughter. Our guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions and curiosities. His availability was appreciated and his explanations were clear and easy to understand, even for my 10-year-old daughter.
We had a wonderful day of tours! Our guide was very knowledgeable. Van was comfortable and driver very safe.
The venues selected were ok, however the experience with the guide (Joe) was unprofessional. As a solo tourist, taking my pictures was a burden for him, however he had the knowledge to explain the tour.
The trip was very informative. Akmed Jackson was really knowledgeable and respectful. This is a must do trip.
awesome experience w ayman and soulean. we covered a lot of history and it was a very pleasant tour. we even stopped by papyrus factory which was the cherry on top. very complete tour even in the heat. they really take care of you and go with your pace. i very much recommend this. it will immediately submerge u in the culture! a must!



