Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo Guided Tour Private Tour Without Tickets and Lunch

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ID: GYG429993-O-992210
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Country: Egypt

Duration: 05:00 hours


Description

See the classic sights of ancient Egypt on this private day trip to the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Citadel, and Bazaar with the luxury of your own qualified Egyptology tour guide from Cairo.
Explore ancient Egypt with a private and guided tour of the major sights. Immerse into history at the Egyptian Museum, walk the streets of Old Cairo, gaze at the Citadel, and browse around the Bazaar. Learn everything need to know from your Egyptology guide.
In the morning, your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and begin the tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Admire and listen as your guide walks you through the ancient collections and fully immerse in to Egyptian culture.

As the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it contains pharaonic treasures from over 5,000 years ago. It also contains Tutankhamun's tomb treasures which draw crowds from all over the world.

Afterward, head to the massive medieval Salah El-Din citadel, which was once a stronghold against the Crusaders. Explore this ancient fortress and marvel at its brilliant domed ceilings, suspended lights, and views of Cairo. The citadel houses the Alabaster mosque of Muhammad Ali.

Drive to the Old Cairo quarter. Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, The Greek Church of St. George, and many other Coptic churches and historical sites.
It is believed in the Christian tradition that the Holy Family visited this area and stayed at the site of Saints Sergius Church (Abu Serga).

You can also enjoy Ben Ezra synagogue and the Church of St. Barbara. After finishing your tour, enjoy a transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

Highlights

  • Discover first the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos.
  • See old Cairo highlights, including the Alabaster Mosque and Hanging Church
  • Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers from your hotel or port
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and immerse into ancient history
  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the Old Cairo Quarter

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Bring a passport with at least six months of remaining validity, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.