Explore Egypt's history with a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Coming next, you will visit Cairo’s most famous Islamic sites: Citadel of Salah el-Din, Alabaster Mosque and promenade through Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
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Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel; you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same s...
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel; you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same style as the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul. Your guide will explain the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the top.
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The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egypt tours will take you on tour to explore the treasures of the museum (opened in 1901). Look at the amazing monuments a...
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egypt tours will take you on tour to explore the treasures of the museum (opened in 1901). Look at the amazing monuments and artifacts in its different halls in a guided tour. Although the museum has tens of thousands of artifacts in this short tour, your Egyptologist guide will focus on the highlights and masterpieces of the museum.
Visit the Tut Ankh Amun Wing on the first floor and see his wonderful collection of historically important artwork. The treasures are mainly golden and they cover a quite large section of the museum. This area of the museum includes significant statues, furniture, and gold sculptures. After enjoying the guided part of the tour, take some free time to browse the museum.
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Enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo. In Khan el Khalili bazaar, you will enjoy strolling through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. ...
Enjoy some free time at Khan El Khalili, the biggest market in Cairo. In Khan el Khalili bazaar, you will enjoy strolling through the maze of streets and bargain for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. You can spend some time having a local drink in one of the oldest Coffee shops in Cairo El Fishawy (1763).
Bottled water
Qualified Egyptologist guide (Depending on the Tour Options Chosen)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Site entrance fees (Depending on the Tour Options Chosen)
Lunch at a VIP resturant (Depending on the Tour Options Chosen)
