Full-Day Old Cairo Tour with Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an expert guide.
• 02 Visit the Citadel of Saladin and admire its impressive architecture.
• 03 Walk through the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
• 04 See the famed churches and synagogue of Old Cairo.

Visit Cairo on a full-day tour and explore ancient Egyptian artefacts at the Egyptian Museum. Continue to the magnificent Islamic landmarks of Old Cairo, including Salah El-Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque, before discovering Coptic Cairo's renowned religious sites such as the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Complete the experience with a stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East.

The museum displays a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili

• Visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.
• Head towards the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.
• Have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your day tour in Cairo.
• Move towards the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo, such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Church of Abu Serga.
• Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. This beautiful 14th-century market still retains traces of its former glory.
• Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar and browse for antiques or handicrafts in the shops.
• Visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.
• Return to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• All transfers by a modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
• An Egyptologist guide during the tour in your preferred language
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Full-course meals and drinks
• Bottled water during your trip
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Tipping

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

شارع ماريت باشا، ميدان التحرير، Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

شارع ماريت باشا، ميدان التحرير، Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.