The Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo Cairo provide a comprehensive historical tour, showcasing over 160,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities and King Tutankhamun's riches. The Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali's Alabaster Mosque are rare specimens of Ottoman architecture in Cairo, with the Citadel serving as the Egyptian government's headquarters.
Lunch is given at a high-end restaurant, followed by a trip to Coptic Cairo, where you may see the old Roman citadel of Babylon and the Hanging Church. The Church of St Sergius, also known as the Cavern Church, was erected atop the crypt where the holy family spent nearly three months. The Ben Ezra Synagogue said to be the site of the pharaoh's palace, is equally noteworthy.
Cairo sightseeing tours include Islamic Cairo trips, where you can explore the ruins of medieval Cairo, including madrasas, sails, and gates dating back to the 10th century. The walk ends with tea at Fishawy's oldest cafe in Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch