Cairo Private Day Tour (Mummies Museum – Citadel – Coptic Cairo)
Description
Our tour guide will accompany you to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization which houses the Royal Mummies of ancient Egyptians Kings who Ruled in ancient Egypt, the Museum also houses some artifacts from different ages. Then you will move to the Citadel of Salah Al-Din is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city, then go to Coptic Cairo also called old Cairo where you will see the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon (2nd century A.D), and visit the hanging church of Virgin Mary built over the fortress tower, the church of Abu Serga (St. Sergio) with Holy Crypt where the Holy Family stayed for three months and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, believed to be the place where Baby Moses was found by the Pharaoh’s wife.
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Itinerary
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is dedicated to the Royal Mummies of the ancient Egyptians Kings who ruled Egypt during the Pharaonic era, and its houses exhibition for ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Then you will move to the Citadel of Salah Al-Din is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city.
then go to Coptic Cairo also called old Cairo where you will see the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon (2nd century A.D), and visit the hanging church of Virgin Mary built over the fortress tower, the church of Abu Serga (St. Sergio) with Holy Crypt where the Holy Family stayed for three months and the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, believed to be the place where Baby Moses was found by the Pharaoh’s wife.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Our Tour Guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your Hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
Excellent tour guide and driver. They made our tour. Definitely I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Thanks to choosing First Class Egypt Tours, We hope to meet you again. Best Regards.
Our tour guide picked up us at 8 AM. We visited the museum of the Cairo in the center of Cairo, Coptic Cairo and the Castle of Cairo. The Guide explained the history of Cairo and the historical sights. 5 stars.
Thanks to choosing First Class Egypt Tours, We hope to meet you again. Best Regards.
our guide made everything easy.. he explained the history of Cairo and all the details about the sights we visited. RECOMMEND
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We booked sevral tours with Eman, it was a great experience. She was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommended.
Thanks to choosing First Class Egypt Tours, We hope to meet you again. Best Regards.
