Cairo Trip Overview
Step back in time and enjoy a visit to Salah El Din Citadel a medieval Islamic fort.The ruler Salah El Din built a well here to supply water to the Citadel.You can also enjoy seeing the Mohamed Ali Mosque . Then tour Old Cairo with its many Churches and also a Roman Fort. Then journey on and visit the famous Egyptian Museum.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Step back in time and enjoy a visit to Salah El Din Citadel a medieval Islamic fort.The ruler Salah El Din built a well here to supply water to the Citadel.You can also enjoy seeing the Mohamed Ali Mosque . Then tour Old Cairo with its many Churches and also a Roman Fort. Then journey on and visit the famous Egyptian Museum.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Your qualified Egyptologist Guide will pick you up from your starting point by A/C Vehicle and accompany you on a visit to the fabulous Egyptian Museum which houses artifacts from the Pharaonic period. Here you will be able to view the wonderful Tutankhamun collection of treasure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
We now proceed to Salah El Din Citadel which is a medieval Islamic fort.Carry on to view Mohamed Ali Mosque the most noticeable Mosque in Cairo with its Twin Minarets built in the memory of his oldest son.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Now Journey onward to Old Cairo to visit The Hanging Church. This Church has steps leading up so became known as the Staircase Church. You can also see the Abu Sirga Church which is apparently built on the place where the Holy Family rested, also there are scenes of the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary adorning the walls.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Time now to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and shop until you drop. After these fabulous tours enjoy a comfortable drive back to your starting point.
Duration: 1 hour
