On the This day of your Cairo day trip, following breakfast, a professional tour guide will accompany you to The Egyptian Museum in Cairo. This museum showcases the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian artifacts globally. Amongst the collection, the most captivating items are those that belonged to the golden pharaoh Tutankhamun. Howard Carter, a renowned British archaeologist, discovered his tomb in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. The museum contains a large number of Egyptian artifacts, royal mummies, and royal possession
First, you will be escorted to the Citadel of Saladin. It was constructed during the 12th century to strengthen Cairo as the capital of the country. Next, you can enter the renowned alabaster mosque built by Mohamed Ali in 1805. Finally, enjoy a picturesque panorama of Islamic Cairo and behold centuries-old mosques, minarets, and domes, some of which are over 1000 years old.
Explore the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, dating back to the 1st century, and also visit The Hanging Church, constructed without any supports above the fort's towers. Additionally, discover the Church of St Sergius, also known as the Cavern church, located above the crypt where Jesus Christ and his mother stayed for three months. The holy family's water supply well can also be found there. Your Coptic Cairo tour will also include a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, believed to be the site where the Pharaoh's daughter found the basket of Prophet Moses in the Nile River.
Your tour manager will lead you on the Islamic Cairo trips, where you will be amazed by the walls and gates that were constructed during the Fatimid dynasty of Islamic Cairo, as well as the ancient streets and corners that date back to the late 10th century A.D.
Walk all the way to Khan El Khalili so you can savor the delicious mint tea at Al-Fishawy cafe and also have a wonderful shopping experience in Cairo, where you can purchase gifts.
An optional tour of the sound and light show in Giza is available.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch