Cairo City Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo
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Enjoy an enriching Cairo City Tour that encompasses a visit to the Egyptian Museum, Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and a journey through Old Cairo, a city with a history predating modern Cairo, boasting numerous historic churches and Roman sites.
Your excursion will commence with a convenient hotel pickup, and your Egyptologist guide will lead you through the following attractions:
1. The Egyptian Museum: Established in 1901 in downtown Cairo by Khedive Abbas Helmi II, the Egyptian Museum is a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts. The façade of the museum still bears the initials “A&H,” representing the historical legacy of Khedive Abbas Helmi II. With the contributions of eminent Egyptologists like Petri, Marriete, and Maspero, this museum has grown to become one of the largest in the world, housing a collection of over 120,000 pieces. It is situated near the renowned Tahrir Square, which played a significant role in the Egyptian Revolution in 2011. The museum’s exhibits are organized chronologically on the first floor, while the second floor boasts the remarkable collection of King Tutankhamen, including his jewelry, coffin, and his iconic mask.
2. The Citadel of Saladin & the Mosque of Mohamed Ali: The history of the Citadel goes back to the end of the Fatimid Caliphate. During this period, Saladin was dispatched to Egypt with the mission of ending the Fatimid Caliphate and restoring Egypt to the Sunni doctrine of Islam. After successfully accomplishing this, Saladin became the Caliph himself (1174 CE) and decided to construct the Citadel as a fortress to protect Cairo from potential Crusader attacks. The Citadel served as the government’s seat for an extended period. Later, Egyptian King Mohamed Ali (1831 CE), founder of Egypt’s last royal dynasty, chose to build a mosque and mausoleum for himself within the Citadel. This site is a testament to Egypt’s rich history.
3. Old Cairo: In Old Cairo, you’ll encounter a unique intersection of various religions, making it a fascinating destination to explore.
A delightful lunch will be served at one of the charming old Cairo restaurants. At the conclusion of the tour, you will be safely transferred back to your hotel.
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- Pick up services from your hotel & return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
- Lunch meal at local restaurant in Cairo
- Bottled water on board the vehicle during your trip
- All taxes & service charge
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- Hat.
- Medication.
- Warm clothes in winter.
- Camera.
- Comfortable Shoes.
- Cotton clothes in summer.
- Umbrella.
- Sunblock & Sunglasses.
- Valid Passport for 6 months.
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What You Will Love About This Tour?
- All our guests will enjoy the best excellent service which includes a private A/C Vehicle and a professional Egyptologist tour guide during this amazing tour Package.
- On this fascinating Cairo tour package, all our guests will catch a glimpse of the divine magic and glory of the Giza Pyramids Complex, Cairo Citadel, National Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and various more.
- The city of Cairo in this tour package will be the key to living the most incredible travel experience worthy of remembering across its golden history and culture.
- During this majestic tour package, all our clients will discover all the delicious foods and try the fun activities in the golden city of Cairo.
- On this delightful tour, the most incredible set of memories will be created to last forever.
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