Cairo Tour: Old Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Coptic Cairo

8 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided by Book With Local

Why we love it?

This full-day Cairo city tour offers a guided exploration of key historical and cultural sites across Cairo and Giza. Begin with the Egyptian Museum, home to over 250,000 artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamen, providing a deep dive into ancient Egyptian history. Next, visit the Citadel of Cairo to see the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, a prominent landmark with significant architectural and historical value. The tour continues to Coptic Cairo, where you can enter the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara’s Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, each reflecting the area's rich religious heritage and spiritual significance. This itinerary suits travelers interested in history, architecture, and religious landmarks, offering a comprehensive overview of Cairo’s diverse cultural fabric. The day concludes with a transfer back to your hotel in the late afternoon.

Itinerary

Stop 1

Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

Stop 2

starts At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza By Tour guide to Start your full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.

Stop 3

Then visit The Citadel Of Cairo Where you visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha.

Stop 4

Then visiting Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus' approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Around 17:00 pm Transfer back to your hotel in Cairo

Stop 5

Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Please Note

  • Limited mobility accessible
  • Limited sight accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $40 Per 1 adult