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Cairo Day Tour to Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel And Khan El Khalili

Cairo, Egypt

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Location

Cairo, Egypt

Experience Type

Daily Tour

Style

Small Group

Difficulty Level

Moderate

Offered In

English

Duration Ca.

1 Day

Start Time

07:00

Group Size

Min. 2 | Max. 10

Special

New On Safriat

Refund Policy*

Not Specified.

Nutritional Restrictions

Kosher |

Min. Age

18 Years

What to Expect

Welcome to an unforgettable tour through Cairo, where history and culture come to life. Our journey begins at the iconic Egyptian Museum, a treasure trove of Pharaonic artifacts. As the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, it proudly houses the world's largest collection spanning from the Predynastic to the Greco-Roman eras. Prepare to be captivated by a rare assemblage of 5000 years of Egyptian art, considered the most extensive and valuable collection in the world. Marvel at over 250,000 genuine artifacts, including a dedicated exhibit showcasing the opulent treasures of Tutankhamun, untouched for over 3,500 years until their discovery in the 1920s.

Our next stop is the Saladin Citadel, a fortress from the Islamic Middle Ages that once served as Egypt's capital for nearly seven centuries. Originally built by Saladin and later expanded by Egyptian kings, the Citadel offers a commanding view of Cairo from its strategic perch on the Mokattam hills. Explore its conserved historical monuments, including the Alabaster Mosque (Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha), a masterpiece commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. The mosque stands as a testament to architectural brilliance within the Citadel's confines.

As our journey unfolds, we conclude with a visit to the renowned Khan el-Khalili, a bustling bazaar and market nestled in Cairo's ancient district. Once a hub of commerce during the Mamluk era, Khan el-Khalili has transformed into one of Cairo's premier tourist destinations. Immerse yourself in its vibrant atmosphere, where the air is filled with the scent of traditional crafts and trinkets produced by Egyptian craftsmen and workshops. Explore the rich history of this commercial area, originally named after one of its caravanserais and now encompassing the entire bazaar district.

Prepare to be enchanted by the layers of history and culture that Cairo has to offer on this immersive and enriching tour.

Overview

Cairo Day Tour to Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel And Khan El Khalili

We’ll visit the Egyptian Museum, the largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts in the entire world may be found at this Museum, which is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East. A huge collection from the Predynastic to the Greco-Roman eras is on display at the museum. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which Is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art In the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed In his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered In the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.


We’ll visit Saladin Citadel, also known as The Citadel of Cairo, which is a fortification from the Islamic Middle Ages in Cairo, Egypt. Salah ad-Din (Saladin) built it, and later Egyptian kings expanded it. For approximately 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th century, it served as Egypt’s capital and the home of its kings. Its strategic position on a promontory of the Mokattam hills close to Cairo’s center grants it a commanding vantage point over the city and control of its skyline. It was one of the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its day when it was built. These days, it is a conserved historical monument with mosques and museums. Muhammad Ali Pasha ordered the construction of the Alabaster Mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, between 1830 and 1848. It is a mosque that can be found in Cairo’s Citadel.

At the end of the tour, we’ll visit the Famous bazaar and market Khan el-Khalili which is located in Cairo’s ancient district. The bazaar district, which was first a hub of commerce during the Mamluk era and was given its name after one of its several old caravanserais, has since grown to become one of Cairo’s top tourist destinations for both Egyptians and foreign visitors. Additionally, it is the location of numerous Egyptian craftsmen and workshops that produce traditional crafts and trinkets. Historically, the name Khan el-Khalili applied to just one structure in the region; currently, it describes the entire commercial area.

 

Included/Excluded

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
Luxurious Private Air Conditioned Car
Service charges and taxes
Bottled water
pick-up from CAI and Transfer to CAI
Entrance fees
Tipping

Details

Our Representative will pick you up from your hotel In Dahab to transfer you to Sharm Airport for a flight to Cairo where you will be assisted by our representative.
Your tour will begin with visiting the Egyptian Museum. It was built by the Khedive Abbas Hilmi II on 15 Nov.1902 to dedicate it to exhibit the magnificent Pharaonic collections. Among this collection, there is the collection of Yuya and Tuya Tomb. you will move on to see artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which Is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art In the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed In his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered In the 1920s when his tomb was excavated
You will go ahead to discover the Citadel of Saladin, the seat of the rule for 700 years, and one of the fortresses dating back to the Islamic period. It was built by Saladin Al-Ayoubi. It houses the most famous mosques in Egypt, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali or the Alabaster Mosque
You will move to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, where you will have time for shopping in the Bazaar, where you will be able to buy a unique gift making you not forget this unique tour.
At the end of the Tour, Our team will back you to your hotel.

Audio Guide / Printed Guides Languages

Arabic Arabic
English English

Experience Time Between

06:00-09:00 06:00-09:00

Minimum Age Rules

+18 Years +18 Years

Recomended for

Adventurer Adventurer
Couples Couples
Family with Children Family with Children
Youth and Teenagers Youth and Teenagers

Not Suitable for Persons with

People with Disabilities People with Disabilities

Guides

Certifed Guide Certifed Guide
Porspects Porspects

Experience Themes

Car Car
Walking Walking

Transfer By

Car Car

Pickup

Pickup Included Pickup Included

Nutritional Restrictions

Kosher

Restaurant Category

Gourmet Gourmet

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