Day Tour To the Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo
Description
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy a visit to the most interesting museums: the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga.
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Itinerary
The Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920’s when his tomb was excavated.
Then we will visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Lastly, we will then proceed to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Later you will be transferred back to your hotel.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up from your location.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(9)
Ali was a great , nice, knowledgeable and flexible guide that was recommended for me by a colleague and we were so pleased, He came on time, helped us find the hotel where to stay in a central place even before coming to Egypt and guided us before the tour itself to the best food and any commodities needed. In the day of the tour he came always on time explained super well, he knew how to balance between a continuous follow up and left when needed private space for us briefly to pause during the tour, We had our own driver so he can focus on the conversation on the road and show us whatever we pass by, his small thoughts to have fresh water or anything needed was meaningful, about the tour itself , we felt like in a dream we went over thousands of years in the museum and teased our curiousness toward gaining more knowledge on Egyptology, we as well went to the textile museum that was mesmerising how developed it was we could take beautiful pictures and of course Ali helped taking beautiful pics his experience helped😊 We can only say we were so lucky that our paths crossed
Had a top experience with our drivers. The organizer knew English well only the drivers did not. But that was okay because everything went smoothly. We were taken to our place and were able to go about our business while our drivers waited for us. Fast, safe and comfortable ride with good cars!
We got the car only tour.it was well aranged!
Very good drivers really fun and good experience worth every penny
Super arranged. The cars were luxurious. Plenty of time at the churches. Definitely recommended.
Nice experience. Fine driver who brought us safely through garbage city to the cave church. Then on to dr other churches in cairo including the hanging church. For a good price!
Ali our guide covered National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Coptic churches of Old Cairo, and Al-Azhar Mosque, and it was truly one of the most well-organized experiences I’ve had in the city. Our guide was exceptional—knowledgeable, efficient, and incredibly mindful of timing. At the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, he highlighted the major artefacts and exhibits without ever making the visit feel rushed. The pacing was perfect, allowing us to appreciate the most important pieces while still keeping the pace moving smoothly. In the Coptic quarter, we visited the key historic churches, and the guide gave clear, engaging explanations that brought the area’s history to life. Again, they timed everything so we avoided crowds and had enough moments for photos and questions. We ended at the beautiful Al-Azhar Mosque, where the guide provided insightful context about its architecture and religious importance while ensuring we made the most of the remaining time. Overall, the tour struck an ideal balance—comprehensive yet efficient. If you want to see Cairo’s major historical and religious highlights without wasting a minute, this is the tour to book!
We had a truly enjoyable experience with our guide, who took us through the museum in a relaxed and engaging way. He explained all the important highlights without making it too long or boring – just the right amount of detail to keep it interesting and easy to follow. You could really tell he knew what he was talking about, and he had a great way of sharing his knowledge. It felt more like a friendly conversation than a formal tour, which made the whole visit much more enjoyable.
Today we were picked up from our hotel by our driver and he took us to meet our guide Ali for a tour of the Egyptian museum in Cairo , the national museum of Egyptian civilisation and the Alabaster Mosque. Our guide Ali was brilliant and was very informative about everything. We managed to stop for coffee and cake in the national civilisation museum as well. We would certainly recommend Ali to anyone planning on doing this tour.
