Private Tour: Egyptian Museum Citadel And Old Cairo
Starts at 8:00 am with Pickup from your hotel By Our Tour guide to Start your Full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world.It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Then Continue your day tour to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha .
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 Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo
there is possibility of entering any of the Coptic Museum or Felucca boat ride sailing on the Nile But this can be added in the middle of the booking process because it requires additional fees
Highlights
· Private tour to three of central Cairo's most famous sites - Egyptian Museum, Alabaster Mosque and Khan el-Khalili
· See the famous treasures of King Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum
· Learn about the Islamic faith at the beautiful Alabaster Mosque
· Shop for bargains at Khan el-Khalili bazaar
· Fantastic views of the city skyline at the Citadel of Salah el-Din
· Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
Schedule Details
Departure Point:
Centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels
Departure Time:
8:00am (earlier or later departures are available until 10:00am if required, please advise at time of booking)
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pick up time.
Duration:
6 - 8 hours
Additional Information
Inclusions:
o Qualified Egyptologist guide
o Entrance to Egyptian Museum
o Entrance to Citadel of Salah el-Din
o Lunch (if option selected)
o Hotel pickup and drop off
o Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions:
· Gratuities (recommended)
· Food and drinks, unless specified
· Entrance to the Royal Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum
· Tipping.