Full Cairo Tour with Tickets

Overview

On this tour you will visit the historical center of Cairo, entering its essential places: the Saladin Citadel, the Mohamed Ali Mosque, the Jan el-Jalil market and the Egyptian Museum, where the treasure of Tutankhamun lies.

Itinerary

1. Mosquée Mohammed Ali

   After picking you up from your Cairo hotel between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM, we will enter the historic center of the largest metropolis in Africa. The first stop will be the Saladin Citadel, a huge medieval fortress that has become Cairo's best-known non-pharaonic monument. Inside the fortress we will enter the Mohamed Ali Mosque, known as the Alabaster Mosque for the material that covers it. Its ornate decoration is spectacular.

   · 30 min· Admission included

2. Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar

   Leaving the fortress behind we will head to the Jan el-Jalili Market (Khan El-Khalili), the most famous market in Cairo. Walking through its labyrinthine streets is like visiting an authentic open-air museum. A perfect place to buy souvenirs and reproductions of objects from Ancient Egypt. After the market we will stop to eat. The menu includes various salads and a main course accompanied by rice and vegetables. For dessert, a refreshing fruit salad.

   · 2 h· Admission included

3. Musée égyptien du Caire

   In the afternoon we will dedicate three hours to discover the Egyptian Museum. Here you will find the masterpieces of the Pharaonic era, its greatest exponent being the treasure of Tutankhamun.

   · 3 h· Admission included

4. Synagogue Ben Ezra

   We will visit the Coptic neighborhood, one of the most unique in the city. Here, we will visit Al-Muallaqa, better known as the Hanging Church, because it was built on top of the ruins of the Tower of Babylon. Nearby, we will see the Ben Ezra Synagogue, located in the place where the baby Moses is believed to have been found. In addition, we will approach the Church of San Sergio, also called Church of the Cave, where the Holy Family was hidden during its flight to Egypt. We will finish the tour returning to your hotel at approximately 4:00 p.m.

   · 2 h· Admission included

Pickup

Pickup included.

We will coordinate the collection with each client

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 236198P9

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