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Cairo City Tour: Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo – CDT003

Cairo City Tour: Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo – CDT003

Duration

8 hours

Tour Location

Cairo

Tour Schedule

Every Day

Pickup Location

Hotel in Cairo

Tour Type

Private

Description

Embark on a captivating Cairo City Tour that takes you through the heart of Ancient Egypt at the Egyptian Museum, followed by visits to the magnificent Salah El Din Citadel and the Mohamed Ali Mosque. Wander through Old Cairo, a city rich in history with its ancient churches and Roman sites. This journey promises an immersive experience into Egypt's glorious past, complemented by a personalized itinerary crafted by your private guide for maximum comfort and engagement.

Why You'll Love This Trip

  • Experience the Egyptian Museum, The Old Cairo and Citadel of Salah El Din
  • Great trip to buy some traditional products and souvenirs from the famous Khan El Khalili.
  • Enjoy an itinerary customized to your interests with a private guide
  • Very comfortable โ€“ Pickup and drop off from / to your location in Cairo
  • Full Private tour. You can full customize the tour according to your full comfort and privacy
  • Informative Egyptologist tour guide to give you the great chance to understand the rich history
  • Tour is suitable for all ages and genders.
  • enjoy an included Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant and complimentary drinks

What's Included

Included

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
  • Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Shopping tours in Cairo.
  • All taxes & service charge.

Excluded

  • Any extras
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, leading you to the Egyptian Museum, constructed in 1901 by Khedive Abbas Helmi II. This museum, enriched by the contributions of renowned Egyptologists like Petri, Marriete, and Maspero, ranks among the world's largest, boasting over 120,000 artifacts. The museum overlooks the historic Al Tahrir Square, a site of major Egyptian revolutions. Next, the tour takes you to the Citadel of Saladin, a fortress built to protect Cairo against Crusader attacks, marking the end of the Fatimid Caliphate and the restoration of Sunni Islam in Egypt under Saladin's rule. The Citadel, once the government's seat, now houses the Mosque and Mausoleum of Mohamed Ali, the founder of Egypt's last royal dynasty. Explore the religious harmony in Old Cairo, where historic churches, mosques, and Roman ruins coexist, offering a unique glimpse into Egypt's diverse cultural heritage. The tour includes a delightful Egyptian lunch at a traditional restaurant, ensuring a full and enriching experience of Cairo's historical treasures. Concluding with a comfortable return to your hotel, this tour not only unveils Egypt's rich history but also offers a chance to purchase traditional products and souvenirs from the renowned Khan El Khalili market, making it an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages and interests.

Prices

Single $ 178
2 Persons $ 122
3 Persons $ 103
4 Persons $ 93
5 Persons $ 88
6 Persons $ 84
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Children Policy
0 โ€“ 01.99 Free of Charge
2 โ€“ 05.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 โ€“ 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Notes:
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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