8-Hour Coptic & Islamic Cairo Tour - Egyptian Museum & Saladin Citadel
Highlights
Cairo
architectural, historical, museums
Group Tour
8 Hours
Easy
Arabic, Dutch, English
Description
Explore the Egyptian Museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekieh Garden that houses the world's largest Pharaonic antiquities collection. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, the seat of government in Egypt and its rulers' residence, for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Spend some time at Khan El Khalili and travel to Coptic Cairo, a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, Church of Abu Serga, and more.
Itinerary
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Cairo Sightseeing Tour
Pick up from the hotel.
Travel to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin that was built to protect Egypt from the danger of Crusaders.
Drive to Islamic Cairo and explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.
Head to Coptic Cairo, which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family.
Visit the Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress, the Church of Abu Serga, built where the holy crypt is located.
Proceed to the Old Jewish Synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
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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