Pay a visit to the famed Cairo Egyptian Museum and get lost among the largest collection of ancient artifacts one can see in one museum, the Museum houses over 120,000 artifacts from all over ancient Egypt, together with the treasures from the famous tomb of the golden King Tutankhamen, and of course the Royal Mummies room (optional).
Then visit the Islamic icon of Cairo; the Citadel of Saladin, constructed in 1172 AD to fortify the city against the crusaders, the castle houses within its walls the famous Alabaster Mosque of King Mohamed Ali (the founder of modern Egypt) his mosque was built in 1823 AD on the very special location of Moqattam mountain to easily overview the triumphant city of Alqahera.
The site enjoys an amazing view of the city; where visitors can watch the chronological expansion of the city from this spot.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Qualified Egyptologist guide
✖ Admission fees to the sites visited (Your guide will help you get the tickets of your preference)
✖ Gratuities for driver and Guide.
Pickup Locations
1. Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
2. Zayed Hotel
3.
4. Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
5. Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
6. Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan, an IHG hotel
7. Almasa Hotel
8. The St. Regis New Capital, Cairo
9. Conrad Cairo Hotel & Casino
10. Barcelo Cairo Pyramids
11. Pharaohs Hotel
12. Triumph Luxury Hotel
13. Holiday Inn Cairo - Citystars, an IHG hotel
14. Novotel Cairo Airport
15. Cairo Intl Airport
16. Santana Hotel
17. Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo
18. Le Meridien Cairo Airport
19. Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG hotel
20. Cleopatra Hotel
Additional Info: These are just examples, but we can pick you up from any hotel in Cairo downtown
or Pyramids area.
Itinerary
1
Cairo Citadel
Then visit Saladin Citadel, constructed in 1172 AD together with the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali which was built in 1823 AD.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Visit the iconic Albaster mosque of Mohamed Ali built in 1823 AD as a copy of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. Wonder the fresh colors and the amazing design of this masterpiece of architecture. Have a wonderful view over Cairo from Saladin fort.
Duration: 30 minutes
3
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
This tour will provide you with a complete picture of the country's history and culture through the different sites from different eras, as you will see different scenes of the Egyptian identity through its history. Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum that houses the largest collection of ancient artifacts in one museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
