Egypt Tours 01-day tour to The Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Coptic Cairo

  • 01 Day
  • Private
  • Every Day
Description

🏛 Private Cairo City Tour – Ancient Treasures & Historic Wonders

🌟 Explore Cairo’s Iconic Attractions in One Day

Egypt Tours: Experience Cairo like never before on a private city tour that blends history, culture, and local life. First, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Afterward, you can explore the smaller rooms to see items from daily life. For instance, there are old games, chairs, and even dried food from long ago. Moreover, the labels help explain who owned these objects. Thus, you learn how the pharaohs lived and died. Lastly, you can visit the museum gift shop before you leave. In conclusion, a visit here is the best way to start any trip to Cairo. Eventually, you will leave with a much better understanding of Egypt’s great story.


🕌 Visit the Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque

Next, your journey continues to the Salah El Din Citadel, Cairo’s historic fortress. As you walk along its ancient walls, you will be amazed by the impressive architecture and the strategic history of the fort. Then, step inside the Mohamed Ali Mosque, whose majestic domes and elegant minarets dominate the city skyline. Consequently, this stop provides both historical insight and breathtaking panoramic views of Cairo, making it a highlight of your tour.


✝️ Discover Coptic Cairo

Afterward, you will travel to the area known as Coptic Cairo. To start, you will visit the Hanging Church. Interestingly, this church was built on top of an old Roman gate. Following this, you will see the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Moreover, you will visit the spot where the Holy Family once stayed. Thus, you will see how different faiths live together in peace. Overall, this part of the trip feels very quiet and special.


Egypt Tours 🛍 Shop and Wander Through Khan El Khalili Bazaar

No Cairo tour is complete without exploring the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most vibrant markets in the Middle East. Stroll through its narrow alleys, where the scent of spices and perfumes fills the air and colorful stalls display handmade crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs. Additionally, you may pause at a local café to enjoy a cup of refreshing mint tea, soaking in the lively local atmosphere.


Egypt Tours 🚗 Private Return to Your Hotel

Finally, your private driver will take you safely back to your hotel. This full-day tour combines ancient history, spiritual heritage, local culture, and shopping into one seamless and memorable Cairo experience, allowing you to see the city’s highlights in comfort and style.

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Egypt Tours : Private Cairo city tour visiting Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili, Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
Discover Cairo’s history, culture, and ancient treasures on a private city tour including museums, mosques, churches, and bazaars.
Itinerary
  • After breakfast you will be taken to the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; stare upon the mummies of some of Egypt's treasures
    The Egyptian Museum
    Centrally located on the edge of Tahrir Square in Cairo, the Egyptian Museum is hard to miss on any tour of Cairo. Opening in 1902, it was purpose-built to house the antiquities of Ancient Egypt. The museum was founded in 1857.
    The Citadel of Cairo
    The citadel of Saladin contains many monuments dating back to different Islamic eras, it was not only just a fortified castle that was used to defend the city but also many mosques and other purposes was in the citadel for 800 years.
    Mohamed Ali Mosque was built on a rectangular area inside Salah al-Din Citadel, it’s divided into two parts
    National Military Museum
    This museum is the first of its kind to be devoted to the history of the Egyptian military through the ages. The museum was locates in al-Haram Palace in 1949 in the Cairo Citadel in 1949.
    National Police Museum
    The National Police Museum is one of the museums in the Salah al-Din Citadel, located in its northern section. Its exhibitions display the history of Egypt’s police force.
    Coptic Churches in Old Cairo including:
    The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, 2 churches built into the walls of the Fort of Babylon and its remains could be Cairo's oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) where, the Holy Family took shelter in a cave, with the church being erected her to commemorate this. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims.
    Enjoy your lunch and it will be served at a local restaurant after the day tour. Then return to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
    Meals: Lunch
  • Experience
    • Highlights
    • ⭐ Experience Highlights
      🏺 Egyptian Museum Treasures – Explore artifacts from ancient Egypt including King Tutankhamun.
      🕌 Salah El Din Citadel – Discover the historic fortress and panoramic city views.
      🕋 Mohamed Ali Mosque – Admire Ottoman architecture and majestic domes.
      ✝️ Coptic Cairo – Visit Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
      🛍 Khan El Khalili Bazaar – Walk vibrant alleys and shop for spices, jewelry, and crafts.
      🍵 Local Café Stop – Enjoy traditional mint tea and soak in Cairo’s atmosphere.
      🚗 Private Transport & Guide – Travel in a private vehicle with a professional Egyptologist guide.
    • Includes
    • 🚗 Private air-conditioned vehicle for the entire tour
      🧑‍🏫 Professional Egyptologist guide (all languages available)
      🎟 Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
      🍽 Lunch at a local restaurant
      🧃 Bottled water during the trip
      🛍 Guided shopping tour at Khan El Khalili
      💼 All taxes and service charges included
      🏨 Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • 🍹 Personal drinks (other than included bottled water)
      💰 Tips for guide and driver (optional but appreciated)
      🛍 Personal purchases or souvenirs outside guided shopping
      📸 Camera or photography fees at certain sites (if applicable)
      🚙 Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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