Cairo day tour to old Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old Cairo

Getting around Cairo independently can be hot, sticky, and replete with street hassles. Skip the stress when you book this private door-to-door tour of three essential sights: the Egyptian Museum, the Cairo Citadel, home to the Alabaster Mosque, and Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches. Choose between four options: car and driver only, car and guide on site, car, guide, and entry fees, or car, guide on site, entry fees, and lunch.

1. 1

   The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

   2 hours

   starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza By 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 Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

2. 2

   Citadel of Saladin

   2 hours

   Then visit The Citadel Of Cairo Where you visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha.

3. 3

   Coptic Cairo

   2 hours

   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.

4. 4

   The Hanging Church

   30 min

   The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse of Babylon Fortress, the Roman fortress in Coptic Cairo (Old Cairo); its nave is suspended over a passage. The church is approached by twenty-nine steps; early travelers to Cairo dubbed it "the Staircase Church".

5. 5

   Synagogue Ben Ezra

   30 min

   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.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.