Egypt's Best Tours Your Egyptologist guide will come to your hotel to begin the tour of the Egyptian Museum, one of the biggest museums in the world with a sizable collection of Coptic and ancient antiquities.
After that, you'll be taken to the Egyptian Museum, where you can see the greatest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and embark on a fascinating journey through the rich history of ancient Egypt. Your Egyptologist tour guide will give a thorough explanation of all the highlights, including King Tutankhamen's treasures.
Next, proceed to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which is a unique example of Ottoman architecture in Cairo because its design is based on the well-known Blue Mosque of Istanbul. The Citadel was established by Saladin and served as the center of Egyptian government until King Farouk's reign in the first half of the 20th century.
After lunch at a fine dining establishment, you will embark on a sightseeing tour of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon through Coptic Cairo Tour. Here, you will be awestruck by The Hanging Church, one of the most iconic sights in old Cairo. Additionally, you will see the church of St Sergius, also called the Cavern Church. Lastly, you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is believed to be the location of the pharaoh's palace where Moses' basket was taken from the Nile.
We will continue our Cairo Sightseeing tours to Islamic Cairo, where we will investigate the numerous medieval Cairo ruins and view the old walls and mosques. The city's medieval madrasas, sails, and gates, as well as its historic stone-paved streets, date back to the tenth century. Enjoy tea at the oldest cafe in Fishawy, located in Khan El Khalili, Cairo's historic bazaar, to cap off the walk.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch