Private Tour of the Egyptian Museum and Cairo Citadel

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Saladin Citadel The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Why we love it?

This six-hour cultural tour of Cairo offers a comprehensive look at the city’s rich history, starting with a visit to the Saladin Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortification that provides insight into Cairo’s strategic past. You’ll also explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts that span thousands of years. The itinerary includes a guided walk through Old Cairo, allowing you to experience the city’s historic neighborhoods and landmarks. This tour is well-suited for travelers interested in archaeology, history, and the cultural heritage of Egypt, with time to absorb key sights without including admission to the Saladin Citadel or the Egyptian Museum.

Itinerary

Saladin Citadel

At first we will pickup you from your hotel.

Then visit The Citadel Of Cairo Where you visit The Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha , Built by Saladin during the 12th century and developed over time, the Cairo Citadel houses a wealth of mosques and museums. 

Your Egyptologist guide can tailor this door-to-door tour to your interests: as well as visiting the celebrated Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammad Ali), you might choose to visit the police museum, the military museum.

Duration: 3 hours

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

On this half-day round-trip tour, you'll get to explore Cairo's Egyptian Museum, which is renowned for housing one of the largest, most precious collections of Egyptian art in the world. On arrival at the museum, you will see a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art from all periods of Egyptian history, from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period.

Duration: 3 hours

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start