Giza Trip Overview
Experience Cairo’s highlights on a full-day sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Pharaohs’ hordes, crumbling mummies and gleaming antiquities as you visit the museum with a local guide, then take in the views from the Citadel’s medieval fortifications. Pause for lunch at a restaurant, see the soaring architecture of an iconic mosques and browse for souvenirs and spices in the colorful stalls of a bustling souk.
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Duration: 23 to 24 hours
Starts: Giza, Egypt
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Experience Cairo’s highlights on a full-day sightseeing tour to the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Pharaohs’ hordes, crumbling mummies and gleaming antiquities as you visit the museum with a local guide, then take in the views from the Citadel’s medieval fortifications. Pause for lunch at a restaurant, see the soaring architecture of an iconic mosques and browse for souvenirs and spices in the colorful stalls of a bustling souk.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Enjoy wonderful Cairo city tour to the most spectacular sights of Cairo, where you will visit inspiring spots. In the morning we will pick you up from the hotel in Cairo to join your private Egyptologist tour guide to visit: The Egyptian Museum is located on the northern side of Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. It houses the largest archaeological collection in the world that reflects all stages of ancient Egyptian history the Prehistoric era contains various types of pottery, toiletries, fishing, tools, and daily necessities.
After wandering inside the museum your tour guide will take you to have lunch at a local restaurant,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Cairo Citadel, Salah Salem St, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Salah El-Din Citadel is one of the most fabulous war castles back to medieval. Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi began the construction of the castle in 572 AH / 1176 AD and there is a text written on the door of the amphitheater in the west of the citadel dated 579 AH. During your tour of the citadel, you will visit Mohamed Ali Mosque where you can take amazing photos there.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The Hanging Church considered the oldest church in Old Cairo, it dates back to about 1,700 years. It is distinguished by its prestige and glory. After that, escort your guide to visit:
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ben Ezra Synagogue, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Ben Ezra Synagogue is located in old Cairo on the site where baby Moses was found. After that, head with your guide to visit:
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas, Cairo Egypt
The amazing mosque of Amr ibn al-As was the center of the ancient capital of Egypt Fustat. It was built in 641-642 AD and was considered the fourth largest mosque in the Islamic world. At the end of the day, enjoy a tour to:
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Khan Al-Khalili, Cairo Egypt
Touring in Khan El Khalili reveals a large part of Cairo’s past and contemporary history, the past of Cairo is embodied in this ancient archaeological and heritage buildings dating back to the 14th century AD.
Afterward, you will be transferred back to your hotel to end your Cairo city tour.
Duration: 2 hours
