Day 01
Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo Discovery
- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back some 5,000 years. It is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative number on display and the remainder kept in storerooms. The Egyptian Museum 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, including items that were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s during its excavation. 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, also known as the Wax Palace of Babylon Castle, an ancient fortress located in the city of Cairo, Egypt. The fortress is considered one of the largest fortresses of the Roman civilization in Egypt and one of the largest fortresses built by the empire. It also served as the center around which the city of Fustat was built. Then continue to fascinating architectural wonders such as the Hanging Church, built in the 3rd century and the beginning of the 4th century, 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 in Egypt's magnetic capital. With an essence that mixes Roman, Egyptian, and Babylonian architecture, it is a place where legend and history blur.
- Then move to visit the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, which holds 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 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, 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 Islamic faith in Cairo. With 80 percent of its population following Islam, Cairo is home to amazing architecture built for worship. Appreciate Islamic Cairo through its artistic mosques and their religious significance.
- Return.
