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EGYPT’S

Historic Treasures on an Exclusive Private Day Tour

Experience the spiritual and cultural treasures of Egypt on our Old Cairo Day Tour, which combines sacred Christian and Jewish landmarks, the awe-inspiring National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), and the Islamic majesty of the Citadel of Salah El-Din with the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. This private day trip begins from your Cairo or Giza hotel with a professional Egyptologist guide and a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Your journey will take you to the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and NMEC’s Royal Mummies Hall before heading to the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Finally, end your day wandering the colorful alleys of Khan El Khalili Bazaar. A traditional Egyptian lunch is included.

Travel Egypt Now Presents:

Old Cairo & Citadel Day Tour with NMEC and Khan El Khalili

Tour Inclusions

Pick up services from your hotel & return.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Private Egyptologist guide during the tour.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
All taxes & service charges.

Tour Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping

Discover Cairo’s spiritual and cultural treasures on a private day tour to Old Cairo, NMEC’s Royal Mummies Hall, the Citadel of Salah El-Din, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Tour Itinerary

1. Pickup from Your Cairo or Giza Hotel
Meet your private guide in the morning and travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Old Cairo.

2. The Hanging Church (Al-Muallaqa)

Visit the iconic Coptic Orthodox church built above the Roman fortress of Babylon.
Admire its wooden roof shaped like Noah’s Ark and beautiful icons.

3. Abu Serga Church (Saints Sergius and Bacchus)

Explore the historic church where the Holy Family is believed to have rested.
See the crypt connected with their stay.

4. Ben Ezra Synagogue

Step into one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt.
Learn about its ties to Jewish history and Cairo’s multicultural past.

5. National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

Explore galleries tracing Egypt’s history from prehistoric to modern times.
Visit the renowned Royal Mummies Hall, home to pharaohs like Ramses II and Hatshepsut.

6. Lunch
Enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch at a high-quality local restaurant.

7. The Citadel of Salah El-Din & Mosque of Muhammad Ali

Tour the mighty medieval fortress built in the 12th century.
Step inside the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Alabaster Mosque), with its grand domes and Ottoman-style design.
Take in panoramic views over the city of Cairo.

8. Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Wander through the vibrant lanes of Cairo’s most famous bazaar.
Shop for souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and handicrafts in one of the oldest markets in the Middle East.

9. Return to Your Hotel
After the tour, relax as your guide transfers you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.