Full-Day Heritage Tour to Cairo
Highlights
Cairo
cultural, historical, museums
Private Tour
1 Day
Easy
English
Description
Sign up for a heritage tour and explore the ancient highlights of the city of Cairo. Visit the Salah El Din Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, among others. Learn about Egyptian history at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and stroll through the beautiful and colourful streets of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, said to be the heart of Islamic Cairo.
Itinerary
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Explore the Highlights of Cairo
- Meet your guide and visit The Egyptian Museum, located on the northern side of Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. It houses the largest archaeological collection in the world that reflects all stages of ancient Egyptian history. The artefacts of the Prehistoric era contain various pottery, toiletries, fishing, tools, and daily necessities.
- Head for lunch in a local restaurant and continue to reach Salah El-Din Citadel. It is one of the most fabulous war castles dating back to medieval times. Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi began the castle's construction in 572 AD / 1176 AD, and there is a text written on the door of the amphitheatre in the west of the citadel dated 579 AH. During your tour of the citadel, you will visit Mohamed Ali Mosque, where you can take amazing photos.
- Visit the Hanging Church, considered the oldest church in Old Cairo. It dates back to about 1,700 years. Its prestige and glory distinguish it from others.
- Continue to Ben Ezra Synagogue, located in old Cairo on the site where baby Moses was found. Go to Amr Ibn Al-As Mosque. The amazing mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As was the center of the ancient capital of Egypt, Fustat. It was built in 641-642 AD and was considered the fourth largest mosque in the Islamic world.
- Stroll through the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Touring Khan El Khalili reveals a large part of Cairo’s past and contemporary history.
Return to your hotel in Cairo.
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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
| Adult | |
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| 11 to 20 | /person |
| 6 to 10 | /person |
| 1 to 5 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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