+14Civilization Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo – Cairo
Description
Travel through thousands of years of Egyptian history in one day on this private tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the Citadel of Saladin and Old Cairo. It is a great choice for travelers who have already seen the pyramids.
We pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo or Giza in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with a licensed Egyptologist guide. The tour starts at 08:00 and takes about 8 hours.
Start at NMEC, a museum that tells the story of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. The highlight is the Royal Mummies Hall, where some of Egypt's most famous pharaohs rest.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, with its Ottoman architecture and panoramic views over Cairo.
In Old Cairo, visit the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara and the Church of Abu Serga, and end with a short stroll in Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Choose your option: Essential includes hotel transfers, the private vehicle and the guide. All-Inclusive also includes all the entrance tickets and lunch at a local restaurant.
Good to know: modest clothing is recommended for mosques and churches. Your exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Highlights
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Royal Mummies Hall
- Citadel and Muhammad Ali Mosque
- Coptic Cairo churches
- Stroll in Khan El Khalili
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
Included
- Pickup and drop-off from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water
- Taxes and service charges
- Lunch and all entrance tickets (All-Inclusive option)
Not included
- Entrance tickets and lunch (Essential option)
- Drinks with lunch
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Know before you go
- This is a private tour, only for your group.
- Minimum 2 participants per booking.
- We can pick you up from your hotel or any address in Cairo and Giza.
- Modest clothing is recommended for mosques and churches (shoulders and knees covered).
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Bring your passport or a valid photo ID.
- The order of the visits may change because of traffic, but all the sites in the program are included.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the tour
Select your package
Frequently asked questions
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat, Cairo, which tells the story of Egypt from prehistory to today and houses the Royal Mummies Hall.
The Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the churches of Coptic Cairo and a stroll in Khan El Khalili.
About 8 hours, starting at 08:00.
Essential includes hotel transfers, a private air-conditioned vehicle and a licensed Egyptologist guide. All-Inclusive also includes lunch and all the entrance tickets for the sites in the program.
Your exact pickup time depends on your pickup location in Cairo or Giza and is confirmed on WhatsApp or Telegram after booking.
Modest clothing for the mosque and the churches of Coptic Cairo, with shoulders and knees covered, and comfortable walking shoes.
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