1-Day Tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiques which dates back some 5,000 years of art and which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder are in storerooms. The Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artifacts including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artifacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated. The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most tourist's itinerary when traveling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco-Roman period, is worth seeing. Then, move to Citadel of Salah El-din, where you will see the view of all Cairo. Then, visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is considered the largest to be built in the beginning of the 19th century. The ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who ruled Egypt over 45 years, live there. The mosque is built in Turkish style. Before extending your trip, you will be served with a warm delightful lunch meal at a high-quality restaurant. After lunch, visit the Old Cairo to see the local wonders like the Hanging Church that was built in the 3rd century and beginning of the 4th century. Also, stop by Abu Sirga Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue which dates back to the beginning of the 15th century AD. It was built in Basilica style above the cave in which the Holy Family took refuge. End your tour in Cairo with a visit to Amr Ibn El-aas mosque which is the very first mosque built in Egypt. From there, you will drive to to Khan El Khalili Bazaar (if there's enough time), one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. You will be transferred back to your hotel or Cairo Airport.