Cairo Trip Overview
Morning pick up for a tour of Egyptian Museum, see huge statues of kings, gods and goddesses on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses small statues, jewels and Tutankhamen treasures. It is the largest Egyptian antiques museum in the world and definitely the most interesting landmark in Cairo, proceed to Citadel of Salah El Din, the medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, built by Salah ad-Din. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries, Visit the great mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs including lunch and bottled water.
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Duration: 6 to 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
Morning pick up for a tour of Egyptian Museum, see huge statues of kings, gods and goddesses on the ground floor, while the upper floor houses small statues, jewels and Tutankhamen treasures. It is the largest Egyptian antiques museum in the world and definitely the most interesting landmark in Cairo, proceed to Citadel of Salah El Din, the medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, built by Salah ad-Din. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries, Visit the great mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs including lunch and bottled water.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Khan el-Khalili is a famous Egyptian bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo’s main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
Duration: 2 hours
