Highlights
- Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an expert guide
- Visit Citadel of Saladin and admire its impressive architecture
- Walk through the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Enjoy Egyptian cuisine for lunch from a local restaurant
- See the famed churches of Old Cairo
Description
Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo.
First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions.
Next, visit 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.
Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy views of the city as you hear about the citadel's fascinating history. Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a beautiful 14th-century market that still retains traces of its former glory.
Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.
Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, your tour guide will return you to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.
Includes
Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Egyptologist tour guide
Admission fees to the mentioned attractions in the itinerary (available if option booked)
Lunch (if add-on selected)
Bottled water
Parking fees
Taxes and service charges
Excludes
Personal expenses
Tips (not mandatory but appreciated)
Important Information
- Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to update the exact pickup time
- Pickup is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October City is available to book at the checkout process as an 'Add-on'
- The tour duration includes pickup and drop-off, along with travel time (8-9 hours)
- It is recommended that you have international travel insurance
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
