Cairo City Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo

Your day begins at 8:00 am with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by your private your guide. The first stop will be the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and home to the largest collection of Pharaonic treasures in the world. Its exhibits span from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman era, including some of the most remarkable masterpieces of ancient Egypt. Opened in 1902, the museum itself is a historic landmark in downtown Cairo and an essential stop for anyone interested in the wonders of ancient civilization.

Next, you will head to the Citadel of Cairo, built by Sultan Salah al-Din in the 12th century as one of the most impressive fortresses of the Middle Ages. From its position on the Muqattam Hills, it still offers sweeping views over the city. Within its walls, you will visit the magnificent Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha, a masterpiece of Ottoman-style architecture that remains one of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks.

Your journey continues to Old Cairo, also known as Coptic Cairo, one of the most sacred Christian sites in Egypt. Tradition holds that the Holy Family once sought refuge here during their flight into Egypt, and the area is still filled with a strong spiritual presence. You will explore important religious landmarks including the Church of Abu Serga, the Church of St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the historic Ben Ezra Synagogue, each reflecting centuries of faith and devotion.

After an inspiring day discovering the treasures of ancient, Islamic, and Coptic Cairo, your guide will transfer you back to your hotel.