Full-Day Old Cairo City Tour

Mohammed Ali Mosque

Highlights

Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an expert guide.

Visit the Citadel of Saladin and admire its impressive architecture.

Walkthrough the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

See the famed churches and synagogue of Old Cairo.

Cairo

archaeological, cultural, historical

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Visit Cairo on a full-day tour and explore the ancient Egyptian artifacts in the Egyptian Museum. Head towards the magnificent Islamic sights in old Cairo including Salah El-Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque. Move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga. Stroll in the oldest markets in the Middle East, Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Itinerary

The Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili Bazaar Tour
- Visit Egyptian Museum, which features artefacts from the Pharaonic period.The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest 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 the 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.
- Return to the hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.
- 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 from the shops.
- Visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.