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Museum of Civilization for Mummies, Coptic Area Private Tour (1hr Feluca)

5 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided by Sofy Egypt Tours

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Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 6+Guided

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This full-day private tour in Cairo and Giza begins with a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where you can explore exhibits tracing Egyptian history from prehistoric times through the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods, including displays of ancient crafts, a 30,000-year-old skeleton, and the Kaaba cover. After lunch featuring traditional koshari at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the Coptic Area, home to some of Egypt’s oldest churches such as the Hanging Church, located above the Babylon Fortress gatehouse, and the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga), built over the cave where Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and baby Jesus are believed to have stayed. The experience concludes with a one-hour felucca ride on the Nile, offering a relaxing way to see Cairo from the river before returning to your hotel. This itinerary suits travelers interested in Egypt’s layered history, religious heritage, and a blend of cultural and scenic experiences.

Inclusions

Expert English tour guide.
Lunch During the tour ( Koshari at local restaurant)
Snacks During the tour.
1 hour Feluca Nile ride on the Boat.
Private tour with private Car airconditiong.
Shopping tour During the tour.
Drinks at Koshari restaurant . Water and Pepsi.

Exclusions

Any other tour not mentioned.
Entrance fees .
Tips

Itinerary

The main Exhibition Hall show the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization :pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mahmal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to saudia Arabia every year in a great parade The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization It's considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show the visitors the Egyptian civilization across the time starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history

Coptic Area it's one of the most important Areas in Egypt because it contains the oldest and the most famous Churches in Egypt.
So you will visit the Oldest church Called the Hanging church dates 3third century.

The Hanging Church is named for its location above a gatehouse the Babylon fortress, Roman Fortress.

Then you will visit the Cavern church named aslo

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus and Abu Serga.
This church built over a cave where Joseph , Virgin Mary and the baby jesus stayed for three months. It's one of the oldest coptic churches in Egypt.

The Most Traditional Egyptian Boat That know as Felucca and Enjoy a relaxing experience of a Felucca ride along the River Nile, where you can discover the amazing nightlife of Cairo or enjoy the warm sun during the day. after the ride is finished our Representative will transfer you back to your Hotel .