The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization,Citadel & Old Cairo
Description
A Journey Through Time - Day Trip to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Old Cairo Elevate your next vacation with our full-day excursion to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Old Cairo. At the museum, be prepared to be awe-struck by the breathtaking displays, including the mummy collection and the countless artifacts narrating the rich tapestry of Egyptian history. In the heart of Old Cairo, discover a cluster of ancient landmarks like the Hanging Church and the Sultan Hassan Mosque. Reserve your spot today and step into the vibrant history of Egypt like never before!
Tour Options
Itinerary
tour starts at 9:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza By guide to start your tour
The main Exhibition Hall show the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization :pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mahmal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to saudia Arabia every year in a great parade The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization It's considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show the visitors the Egyptian civilization across the time starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Then Continue your day tour to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha.
After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
As per confirmed pickup time you will find our tour guide waiting for you and he will hold a sign showing our company name
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
- Entry fees includes basic area only
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Reviews(10)
I did the tour museum of civilizations, the citadel and ancient Cairo. The guide knew very little Spanish and did not understand or could not answer the doubts he had. His explanations were very brief and obvious. You could tell he didn't know much history. It wasn't a guide.
Fab fab tour guide Mira. Such an interesting day and we learnt do much about the religious aspects to Cairo. Then highlight was trip to Civilization museum which was a highlight of our trip in Cairo. Our driver Mohamed was lovely too
We had an absolute blast on this tri with Ali! The museum was everything I wanted it to be (how can you take a trip to Egypt without seeing some mummies?). And then we went to the Community of Religions to see some amazing churches, synagogues and mosques. Incredible to see them all in the same place. The last stop was to the Old Cairo Bazar and that would have been worth the trip alone! Again Ali was amazing and we had an awesome time. We were one of two couples out today and it was nice to share the experience with another American couple as well 😁.
Another great day exploring Cairo with Tonsi! Very knowledgeable and guided us through the Khan al Khalili bazaar ensuring we did not get haggled by the vendors! Tonsi ensured we timed out our day to beat traffic and the crowds! Don’t miss the essential oils shop! You can trust Tonsi will take you to all the best spots and you’ll have fun!
This was my first official day seeing Cairo and everything from my tour with my guide Ola(who is an awesome guide and very nice& takes beautiful pictures of you) was amazing. I already knew from the minute I saw the pyramids of Giza, that I would be blown away but everything that I got to do was so fun. Ending the tour with the felucca was my favorite part. If you go and end up choosing emo Egypt tours, ask for Ola because she is an awesome guide who will help you enjoy your vacation even more
I had a great time during this trip. The tour guide was knowledgeable and funny. He really made me enjoy my time visiting Egypt and listened to my suggestions. I would recommend Mazen 100% to anyone who wants a dependable, charismatic guy.
We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide and driver. They are amazing people who treated us with the upmost respect. Tonsi took us to the papyrus factory, the perfume factory and of course showed us around the pyramids in Giza and Saqqara as well as showing us the old capital of Egypt Memphis. He helped us take pictures of us and was so fun!! We highly suggest you book with Emo tours as our experience here in Egypt was the best!
Walk thru history in this magical place. I had the opportunity to book this tour with Emo Tours, what a great choice this was. Tour guide full of knowledge about history facts. Emo Tour was the company I booked with and I was very lucky to get Ahmed Tonsi as my guide. He is such a fun and reliable tour guide to assure the experience is the best.
We traveled with our 2 young boys and Tonsi was so kind and fun with our kids! He not only made the tours fun for us, but for our entire family. He always made sure we were comfortable and cared for at every point in our tour. He even switched cars in the middle of the day just so we could have better AC. We expected him to be knowledgeable (which he truly was), but was greatly surprised at how compassionate and kind he was to all of us! We learned so much at every site and never felt rushed or pushed to do anything we didnt want to. I absolutely recommend for anyone visiting Egypt to request him as their tour guide!
