Full- Day Cairo Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
Description
Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century. Tour Old Cairo, the site of a city that per-dated Cairo with many historic churches like the Hanging church .
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The Egyptian museum in Cairo houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period.The building consists of two floors. On the ground floor, you can follow the history of Egypt from the Old Kingdom up through the Greco-Roman period by turning left at the entrance and looping around the museum. This provides a good background for most of Egypt’s ancient history. Visit the Egyptian Museum See the Golden Mask
The most famous site in Coptic Cairo is the Church of the Virgin Mary, better known by its nickname, the Hanging Church. This name comes from the fact that it was built atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, the remains of which are still visible about Coptic Cairo Although the effect is significantly diminished today by the fact that the ground level has risen over 30 feet over the centuries due to the accumulation of trash and dust, originally this church towered above its surroundings on the high walls of the fortress.
Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls. The Coptic Museum is here, which holds the largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork and artifacts in the world. Founded in 1910, the museum records Coptic history from the arrival of Christianity in Egypt up through the Ottoman era, displaying a mixture of artwork influenced by Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman traditions.
Visit a Greek Church
However, when Muhammed Ali came to power, he was determined to erase the influence of the Mamluks, who had controlled Egypt for six centuries before him, and demolished their palaces within the fortress. He also built one of Cairo’s most recognizable landmarks. His Alabaster Mosque, built in memory of a deceased son, towers over the rest of the complex. Its silhouette is the most dominant feature of Cairo’s eastern skyline. In addition to these two mosques, the Citadel also contains the National Military Museum, full of uniforms and weapons from Egypt long history, a Police Museum, and several more museums dedicated to the palace of Muhammed Ali.
The Citadel looks very different today than it did in its original capacity as a fortress the Crusader armies. It has been expanded and remodeled by many different rulers. In the 14th century, Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammed built a mosque there that still bears his name and the Southern Enclosure of the fort next to Saladin’s original walls. The most noticeable changes came in the 19th century.
after the Tour Transfer you back to your hotel
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Hotel Lobby / home Address / Train Station / Bus Station
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(27)
Our tour guide Ibrahim did an amazing job explaining and taking pictures of our special experience. This guide helped us understand everything about Egypt including its history and historical figures.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your day tour! We are delighted to hear that both your guide and driver provided you with a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it is wonderful to know that you felt comfortable asking questions and making requests throughout the tour. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in Egypt 🇪🇬. If there is anything we can assist you with in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us. Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
Marco and Badr, was an exceptional tour guide and driver, they both paid attention to our needs, and made sure every detail was taken care of. We appreciate the fact that Marco has a wealth of knowledge about the artifacts in the Museum, temples, churches, and the cities as well, and great photographer he is. Thank you Marco for a wonderful fun day!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
Marco was a knowledgeable, friendly courteous guide. He was thoughtful and anticipated our needs. He had a wealth of knowledge of the sites we visited. Marco also gave great advice on picture taking and which sites and angles worked best for photos. Would highly recommend him!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
Marco was our guide and Badr was the driver. Great tour, great photographer and knew the best times and places. No extra stops.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
Marco was a great guide. He was knowledgeable and made sure we got good deals. Badr was a good driver. I am from US and would book again.
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330
I had a fantastic time on the Full-Day Cairo Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo. One of the highlights was visiting the Egyptian Museum—seeing King Tutankhamun’s treasures and so many ancient artifacts up close was truly unforgettable. The Citadel was also impressive, offering both historical insight and great views. I really enjoyed exploring the Hanging Church and one of the local mosques as well, which added a rich layer of cultural depth to the tour. Our guide was excellent—very knowledgeable and detailed in his explanations. He was also super accommodating and took the time to answer my questions about local customs and traditions, which I really appreciated. Lunch was a nice local food experience and added to the authenticity of the day. Overall, this was a well-rounded and memorable experience. Just shy of perfect, but highly recommended if you're looking to dive deep into Cairo's rich history and culture in one day.
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Marco (Polo) is an extraordinary Egyptologist and a great navigator for the greatest Egyptian driver of all time Mohammad Ali. Both of these men went above and beyond from throughout our tour of Cairo. My wife and I highly agree that you only request this combination when booking a tour in Egypt.
Dear our valuable guest, Thanks a lot for your amazing review regarding our service. We are so thankful to you for supporting us after you used our service already. We promise you and everyone else who is thinking about using our service with excellent service and to do our best to always provide the best service for everyone. Hope to see you again in Egypt to have more wonderful memories with Deluxe Tours Egypt Phone: +20 1001363330
Marco was great! Highly recommend him as a tour guide. His knowledge about ancient Egypt was very easy to understand. He has developed a lot of local contacts and is highly respected. He also knows where the unique sites are.
Dear our valuable guest, Thanks a lot for your amazing review regarding our service. We are so thankful to you for supporting us after you used our service already. We promise you and everyone else who is thinking about using our service with excellent service and to do our best to always provide the best service for everyone. Hope to see you again in Egypt to have more wonderful memories with Deluxe Tours Egypt Phone: +20 1001363330
Amazing day with our guide Marco. Very knowledgeable and took us to beautiful places. We saw another side of Cairo besides pyramids
Dear our valuable guest, Thanks a lot for your amazing review regarding our service. We are so thankful to you for supporting us after you used our service already. We promise you and everyone else who is thinking about using our service with excellent service and to do our best to always provide the best service for everyone. Hope to see you again in Egypt to have more wonderful memories with Deluxe Tours Egypt Phone: +20 1001363330
Fantastic! We did a half-day tour of old Cairo and the Citadel, having done the Egyptian Museum with Deluxe Tours a few days prior. The reason we came back to Deluxe Tours for a third(!) time was because of our guide, Ebrahim Taye. Ebrahim is an incredible guide with a breath and depth of knowledge that made our visit so much more meaningful and informative. Moreover, he is friendly, welcoming, and went above and beyond to help us with anything we needed at any turn. I could not recommend Deluxe Tours or Ebrahim more highly. Beyond this, the Citadel and mosques themselves were stunning and it was fascinating to see the development of Islamic architecture over a millennium. This was genuinely a highlight of our holiday!
Dear our valuable guest, Thanks a lot for your amazing review regarding our service. We are so thankful to you for supporting us after you used our service already. We promise you and everyone else who is thinking about using our service with excellent service and to do our best to always provide the best service for everyone. Hope to see you again in Egypt to have more wonderful memories with Deluxe Tours Egypt Phone: +20 1001363330
