Your Cairo Top Tours An Egyptologist guide will collect you from your hotel to commence the tour to the Egyptian Museum, renowned as one of the largest museums globally. This vast institution houses an extensive collection of ancient antiquities and Coptic artifacts.
You will be transported to the Egyptian Museum, where you'll embark on a captivating journey through the rich history of ancient Egypt. Marvel at the impressive display of over 160,000 masterpieces, with your Egyptologist tour guide providing detailed explanations of the highlights. Among the treasures, you'll witness the extraordinary collection of gold and jewelry discovered intact in the tomb of King Tutankhamun.
Afterward, proceed to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. The Citadel, established by Saladin, served as the seat of the Egyptian government until the reign of King Farouk in the first half of the previous century.
Savor a delicious lunch at a high-quality restaurant before embarking on the Coptic Cairo Tour. Explore the church of St. Sergius, also known as the Cavern Church, built atop the crypt where the Holy Family reportedly stayed for nearly three months. Discover the well from which they drank water. Conclude the Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, believed to be the location where Moses was found in the pharaoh's palace.
Continuing our Cairo Sightseeing Tours, venture into Islamic Cairo to explore the remnants of medieval Cairo, witnessing ancient walls, mosques, madrasas, gates, and the city's stone-paved streets dating back to the 10th century. Conclude the walk with a refreshing cup of tea at Fishawy's, the oldest café in Khan El Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch