Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Embark on a remarkable Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic, and Islamic Cairo with Around Egypt Tours and explore the best of Egypt’s history and culture in a single day!

Enjoy an affordable city tour in Cairo as we guide you through the Egyptian Museum, showcasing treasures from Egypt’s early dynasties through the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Dive into the rich heritage of Old Coptic Cairo, visiting iconic Christian landmarks such as the Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Continue your journey to Islamic Cairo, where you’ll marvel at the historic Citadel of Saladin and its magnificent architecture. Conclude this unforgettable day at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most vibrant marketplaces in the Middle East.

Book your Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic, and Islamic Cairo with Around Egypt Tours and experience Egypt’s timeless beauty at an unbeatable value!

Begin your Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic, and Islamic Cairo with Around Egypt Tours, where history and culture come alive. Your expert guide will meet you to start the day by exploring the Egyptian Museum, home to an incredible collection of ancient artifacts. Highlights include the treasures of King Tutankhamun, the only surviving royal treasures from the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. This stunning collection of gold and silver jewelry, buried for over 3,000 years, was unearthed and moved to this iconic museum.

Next, visit the Salah al-Din Citadel, a medieval fortress that served as Egypt’s governmental headquarters from the time of Salah al-Din to King Farouk. Explore the remarkable Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture and one of Islamic Cairo's most famous landmarks.

After enjoying a delicious Egyptian lunch, delve into Coptic Cairo, where you will visit some of Egypt's oldest and most historic churches. Discover the Hanging Church, built atop the Roman fortress of Babylon, and explore the Church of St. Sergius, constructed above the crypt where Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and St. Joseph stayed for three months. Continue to the Ben Ezra Synagogue, originally a Coptic church before being converted into a Jewish place of worship.

Conclude your journey by exploring Cairo's remarkable Islamic neighborhood, which features medieval fortifications and notable mosques such as the Al-Hakim Mosque. After a day filled with Egypt's rich history and culture, you'll be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.

Join Around Egypt Tours for an unforgettable experience on this Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic, and Islamic Cairo!

• Private transfers to/from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
• Entrance fees to all Egyptian museums and attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
• Private air-conditioned car for your convenience during the tour.
• Local lunch at a quality restaurant.
• Certified guide to accompany you throughout the tour.
• Complimentary bottled water.
• Enjoy a local mint tea or coffee at iconic Cairo cafes like El-Fishawy Cafe or Layali Elhussein Cafe in Khan El-Khalili.
• Snack stops available upon request during the tour.
• Optional shopping tour in Cairo (upon request).
• All services and taxes included in the tour price.

• Any additional items not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Tips or gratuities for the staff.
• Drinks during meals.