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It’s time for enjoying a unique day among the landmarks of old Cairo and visiting the Egyptian Museum where the treasure of Tutankhamun lay In addition to Visiting the Citadel of Saladin ,Visit to the Mosque of Mohamed Ali ,Visit to Old Cairo , Visit to khan Al- Khalili.

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It’s time to experience a remarkable day exploring the historic landmarks of Old Cairo. Your itinerary includes a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to the treasures of Tutankhamun, as well as the Citadel of Saladin. You’ll also visit the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the ancient area of Old Cairo, and the vibrant Khan Al-Khalili market.
 
 
 
 
 

Departure & Return Location

CAIRO HOTEL

Departure Time

9:00 AM

Price Includes

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel.
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide.
  • All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transfers by private air-conditioned car
  • Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
  • You will enjoy to go to Souk of Khan el-Khalili
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch at very good local restaurant.
  • All taxes and charges
  • Tourist permission

Price Excludes

  • Tipping
  • Personal expenses
What to Expect

On this exciting and informative day, you will experience a blend of ancient history, religious heritage, and vibrant local culture in Cairo.

The Egyptian Museum: You’ll start your day with a guided tour of the world’s oldest museum dedicated to Egyptian culture. Your expert guide will lead you through the museum, explaining the history and significance of its unparalleled collection, including the famous Narmer Palette, which depicts the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. You’ll also view statues of Egypt’s greatest kings, including Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure—the builders of the Pyramids of Giza. Expect to learn about the evolution of the museum from its inception to its current collection.

Old Cairo: The next stop takes you to the heart of Egypt’s Christian history, beginning with a visit to the Hanging Church. Built atop two towers of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, this is the oldest surviving church in Egypt. Its unique architecture and religious significance make it a must-see. Inside, you’ll admire the Greek Orthodox-style icons and thirteen pillars representing Christ and the twelve apostles.

Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga): Continuing through Old Cairo, you’ll visit the Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, located in the religious complex of the Fortress of Babylon. This ancient church is said to mark the place where the Holy Family stayed during their flight to Egypt. The church’s basilica layout and unique Coptic architecture, including intricate ivory and wood decorations, will provide a deeper understanding of Egypt’s early Christian heritage.

Lunch: After exploring Cairo’s historic sites, you will stop for a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant, offering a chance to relax and enjoy authentic local cuisine.

Souk of Khan el-Khalili: The day ends with a visit to one of Cairo’s most famous markets, Khan el-Khalili. This bustling souk is filled with narrow alleys, colorful spices, fragrant scents, and a mix of traditional and modern goods. It’s the perfect place to shop for souvenirs, including Egyptian antiques and handicrafts, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of Cairo’s old city.

Return to your Hotel: After a day full of exploration, you’ll be transported back to your hotel, where you can relax and reflect on your memorable journey through Cairo’s historical and cultural landmarks

Itinerary

Day 1TRIP TO OLD CAIRO FROM CAIRO HOTEL

The Egyptian Museum

The Egyptian Museum is the oldest museum in the world entirely dedicated to Egyptian culture, which is why there is a private guide who talks and explains the fundamental stages of its formation, from the birth of the collection to the present day.
Among the museum’s unparalleled antiquities is the Narmer painting, which immortalizes the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king, and is among the museum’s priceless artifacts. In addition to a large group of statues of the great Kings, Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure, the builders of the Pyramids of Giza.
Then to move to visit Old Cairo
Hanging Church
It was called the Suspended Church because it was built on two of the ancient towers of the Roman fort. (Fortress of Babylon), and the Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church in Egypt. Therefore the church is a very important and absolutely unmissable stop on the tourist itinerary focused on the places linked to the Holy Family, which characterize the capital of Egypt. The internal decorations feature icons in Greek Orthodox style and have thirteen pillars, which respectively represent Christ and the twelve apostles.

Internal description of the church: The entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. Then you see a facade with two twin towers and a bell tower outside a narrow courtyard with neo-biblical designs.
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga):
The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.
It is the ancient church built on the site where the Holy Family resided during their escape journey, Its current location is what is known as the Complex of Religions in Old Cairo, within the Fortress of Babylon. Like many other early Christian churches, the Abu Serga church and its underground cave were designed according to the layout of a basilica, thus together consisting of three parts: the porch, the nave and the sanctuary (the cave is under the sanctuary). The church is notable for its unique architectural and artistic elements which reflect the spirit of Coptic church architecture in Egypt. These include the pulpit, font, ivory and wood inlaid templons, and unique religious decoration of saints and apostles.
After that, you can stop for lunch in a local Egyptian restaurant

Souk of Khan el-Khalili.
And one of the oldest souks in Cairo.
Khan el-Khalili is one of Cairo’s main attractions. This is the souk of the old city, a large market as crowded as it is noisy, but with spicy and unique colors and scents.
We will cross its labyrinthine streets, real open-air museums. The best place in town to buy souvenirs and copies of Ancient Egyptian artifacts.
Back to your Hotel.

 

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