Highlights & Tour Itinerary
Highlights
- Private guided tour with lunch included.
- See the ancient treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
- Visit the Saladin Citadel with its mosques.
- Wander the narrow streets of Old Cairo.
- Experience the exotic Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Tour Itinerary
08:30 your guide meets you in the hotel lobby in Cairo or Giza. Start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities near Tahrir Square, which has the richest and most important collection of objects from Ancient Egypt in the world. The collection is constantly growing since the museum is the primary recipient of any finds made on the soil of Egypt. There you can contemplate the precious treasures of Tutankhamun, most famous king of the Ancient Egypt. The museum includes a Mummy Chamber with extra cost. Transfer to visit Saladin Citadel, located on the spur of the Muqattam hills. It was the seat of government and home of almost all rulers of Egypt. Enjoy visiting the Mohamed Ali Mosque which was erected within the walls of Saladin's Citadel. The alabaster Mohammed Ali Mosque built in 1824 is one of Cairo's landmarks. After lunch at a local restaurant continue to Old Cairo. The area has the remains of old Babylon's fortress walls partially surrounding the Coptic Quarter with its fascinating churches, the convent of St. George and the Ben Izra Synagogue. Then, tour to the Cairo's most famous bazaar, Khan El Khalili, located in the old area of Al Qahira. After an exciting tour return transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Lunch