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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

4.8  / 5
181 reviews
Activity provider:OceanAir Travels
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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

Activity provider:OceanAir Travels
4.8  / 5
181 reviews

From US$ 59 per person

Explore the famous historical landmarks of Cairo. Learn about and discover the glory of Ancient Egyptian civilization.

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Duration 7 hours
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Pickup included
Pickup service is available from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. The long-range pickup service from Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, or 6th of October is available to book as "Long Range Pickup" add-on in the checkout process. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an expert guide
  • Visit Citadel of Saladn and admire its impressive architecture
  • Walk through the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar
  • Enjoy Egyptian cuisine for lunch from a local restaurant
  • See the famed churches of Old Cairo
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Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo.

First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions.

Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years. 

Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy views of the city as you hear about the citadel's fascinating history. Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a beautiful 14th-century market that still retains traces of its former glory. 

Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.

Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off from your accomodation in Cairo or Giza
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Egyptologist tour guide
  • Lunch (if add-on selected)
  • Bottled water
  • Parking fees
  • Taxes and service charges
  • Admission fees for the above-mentioned attractions in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Tips (not mandatory but appreciated)
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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  • Passport or ID card
  • Sun hat
  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes

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  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

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  • Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza. You will be contacted via WhatsApp, email, or phone the day before the tour to update the exact pickup time.
  • The tour duration includes pickup and drop-off along with travel time (8-9 hours)
  • According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, from June 1, you must buy entry tickets with a card; no cash is accepted

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4.8 /5

based on 181 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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This was wonderful! Our guide, Randa, was so knowledgeable and made the experience amazing. Transportation was on time and reliable and had good working air conditioning. The citadel and hanging church are amazing. And the museum is very impressive with royal mummies. Randa also took us to a shop that is the only one in Egypt allowed to make real papyrus. She also helped us save a lot of money at the Khan el Khalili bazaar by bartering for us. Highly recommend!

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August 10, 2023

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Jeff – United StatesVerified booking

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We had a great day with Ahmed. He was very knowledgeable about each of the places we visited and made sure that we had an enjoyable day at the Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Citadel and Coptic Cairo. We would highly recommend Ahmed. He is an excellent guide.

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August 2, 2023

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Janice – United KingdomVerified booking

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Loved it. Our guide knew we wanted to try some authentic Egyptian food and made it happen! When I mentioned that I'd heard that mango juice is something to try in Egypt, he took us to the perfect place. I loved seeing the sites of Cairo with our knowledgeable and friendly guide Mohammed. I really appreciate that we could do this tour with some personal touches. Great experience!

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