Cairo full-day tours to old Egyptian museum & Islamic Cairo





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Delve into History with a Day Trip to the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo Unlock the secrets of the past with an unforgettable day trip to the exquisite Egyptian Museum and the historical depths of Islamic Cairo. The Egyptian Museum, boasting a vast collection of antiquities, offers a captivating journey back in time. Later, experience the unique fusion of vibrant culture, mesmerising Islamic architecture, and rich history within the heart of Islamic Cairo. This tour is meticulously designed to ensure a seamless and enlightening exploration that leaves you biologically and culturally enriched.
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Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.
Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone
Al‑Rifa’i Mosque is a majestic testament to Egypt's layered past—merging Fatimid, Mamluk, Ottoman, and European influences. As both a house of worship and royal necropolis, it invites reflection on faith, power, and artistry. Standing across from Sultan Hassan Mosque, it forms one of Cairo’s most unforgettable historical duets.
Then Followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later “without even a single day of idleness”. At the time of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali
Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo it`s also known as the mosque of the most resplendent is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt.Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the title az-Zahrā .the shining or resplendent one.It was the first mosque established in Cairo,a city that has since gained the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets
End your day tour By a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo .Hallowed mosque believed to be the burial site of the head of the prophet Muhammad's grandson.
the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo
Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
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
- Entry fees includes basic area only
Reviews(1)
We enjoyed our first tour with Emo Tours so much that we decided to book another experience with them for the next day! This tour was outstanding! Our guide, Mahmoud El Wakeel was outstanding. He really had a ton of knowledge about each of the locations on our tour and about each of the pieces in the Egyptian Museum. Mahmoud was also able to point out specific things for us to see based on what we were interested in, which was great! We really enjoyed our tour with Mahmoud, and our driver (also named Mahmoud), was great as well! I highly recommend this tour to others as well.



