6-Hour Visit of Egyptian museum, Old Cairo & Ben Ezra Synagogue
Highlights
Cairo
religious, archaeological, historical
Private Tour
6 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Visit the Egyptian Museum exhibiting a wide range of unique Pharaonic antiquities and the original treasure room of King Tutankhamen. Explore the main sites of Old Cairo, such as Babylon Fortress, Hanging Church, and Church of St. Sergius. Don't forget to go to the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church.
Itinerary
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Cairo Tour
- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities that dates back some 5000 years is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum, which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display. Many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated. The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt.
- Then move to visit Old Cairo.
- Visit Babylon Fortress, known as the Wax Palace of Babylon Castle, is an ancient fortress located in the city of Cairo in Egypt. The fortress is considered one of the largest fortresses witnessed by the Roman civilization in Egypt and is one of the largest fortresses built by the empire, as well as the center on which the city of Fustat was built. Then move to visit fascinating built wonders such as the Hanging Church built in the 3rd and beginning of the 4th century. Also, in the Basilica style. The Hanging Church of Cairo rises majestically on the ancient tower of the fortress of Babylon. With an interior full of symbolism and icons, it has become one of the most visited monuments of the most magnetic city in Egypt. And no wonder, with an essence that mixes Roman, Egyptian and Babylonian architecture, it becomes a place where legend and history blur.
- Then move to visit the church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which has a special place among the other Coptic churches because it is linked to the path of the Holy Family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt. According to Christian belief, the church's name is attributed to both Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred in the region of Rusafa in Syria.
- No one can be in Coptic Cairo without visiting the Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church, and now located behind the "Hanging Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary".
- Visit Amr Ibn El-Aas mosque, the first mosque built in Egypt. After that, transfer to important mosques and high places of worship for the Islam faith in Cairo. With 80 percent of its population as Islam, see amazing architecture built here with Islamic Cairo Tour. Appreciate the Islamic Cairo Tour with its artistic mosques built for worship
- Return.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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11 to 15 | /person |
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This is a private tour |