Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Cairo private city tour offers you a great chance to discover the main attractions of the city with many varieties. Enjoy the amazing antiquities, treasures, mummies and monuments of the pharaohs on display through a visit to the Egyptian museum. Have an informative and enjoyable tour in mosques, churches and a synagogue and learn about the history and architecture of these historical places.
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What makes Cairo private city tour Egyptian museum,Alabaster mosque,Coptic churches a unique experience ?
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. Your Egypt tours will take you on a 4 hours tour to explore the museum’s treasures (opened in 1901). Look at the amazing monuments and artifacts in its different halls in a guided tour. Although the museum has tens of thousands of artifacts in this short tour, your Egyptologist guide will focus on the highlights and masterpieces of the museum
Visit the Tut Ankh Amun Wing on the first floor and see his wonderful collection of historically important artwork. The treasures are mainly golden and they cover a quite large section of the museum. This area of the museum includes significant statues, furniture, and gold sculptures. After enjoying the guided part of the tour, take some free time to browse the museum with the option of visiting the royal mummy room.
Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a 12th-century fortress. Inside the citadel; you will go into the Alabaster mosque. Built-in 1830, the mosque was designed by a Turkish architect, who followed the same style as the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed in Istanbul. Your guide will explain the main elements of the mosque and basic Islamic principles. Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the top.
Visit the Hanging church, one of the most beautiful churches that were built in the 5th century. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, The church was built above one of the towers of the fort of Babylon. It has 110 beautiful icons and once was the seat of the Patriarch. Your guide will explain to you all about the church before moving to the Cavern church or the church of St Sergius and Bacchus. Thousands of visitors come annually to this church to visit the cave where Jesus the baby and the Virgin Mary were hiding for 3 months during the journey of escape in Egypt. The religious tolerance in Egypt is embodied by your visit to the oldest Jewish temple in Cairo. This temple is one among the other 11 synagogues in Egypt and is named after a merchant from Jerusalem called Ben Ezra. You will be given the full history of the synagogue and the position of the Jewish community in Egypt.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Cairo private city tour Egyptian museum,Alabaster mosque,Coptic churches Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees to the royal mummy room in the Egyptian museum.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Your Egypt Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
