Best Tour to Coptic Cairo and Islamic Area with Egyptian Museum
Throughout our tours you will explore the ancient history of Egypt differently, live the real adventure, discover the fascinating nature of Egypt, experience the luxurious tours, enjoy, relax and connect. We ensure the credibility of the tour’s itinerary, quality of services and punctuality. We consider special dietary options for vegetarians, and enough time in each place to feel its energy and live the experience your way. Our tour guides are specialized in the Egyptian civilizations, Egyptologists, who will provide you with site’s information in a clear, simple and rich way. We offer free pickup and drop off from any point in Cairo. Safety and Security is essential, so all our tours are authorized, secured and monitored by the Ministry of Tourism. We offer visits to Egyptian shops that specialized in making traditional Papyrus and Essence Oils, where you will know the making process. We assist travelers buying high quality souvenirs with affordable prices.
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Best Tour to Coptic Cairo and Islamic Area with Egyptian Museum
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Egyptian Museum
During this stop you will visit the Egyptian museum at Tahrrir square (down-town Cairo). The Egyptian Museum is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East where you will explore its collection of work of arts
Coptic Cairo
During this stop you will explore the Coptic Cairo, where you will visit the Hanging Church, and the Monastery of St. George. The ” Hanging Church“ named because it was built over the ruins of Old Cairo‘s Roman fort, and situated near the Coptic Museum. The church's ceiling was made to look like Noah's Ark.
Cairo Citadel
During this stop you will explore the Islamic Cairo through visiting the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo, and among the most impressive defensive fortresses dating to the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills gave it a formidable defensive position, and offered, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo. The Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, which dominates the Citadel, is known as the "Alabaster Mosque", in reference to its marble paneling on its interior and exterior walls. The mosque’s twin minarets are the highest in all of Egypt, each reaching a height of 84 meters. The mosque was built on the Turkish style that consists of an open court and prayer hall.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide
- Entrance Tickets
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
The main office is located in Giza, Pyramids complex in front of Sphinx entrance gate. We have the ability to pick up all travelers from any Hotel in Cairo and/or from Cairo International Airport with no extra fees. For more information about the pick up details; travelers can contact us by WhatsApp Travelers should specify their location in Cairo
