Full Day Tour To The Egyptian Museum Citadel And Old Cairo From Giza

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 7 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:00 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • Return Details :
    • TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Enjoy this tour, which includes The Egyptian Museum entry ticket, The Citadel of Saladin, The Mosque of Mohamed Ali and the Churches of Old Cairo & the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. The tour includes lunch.

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After a hotel pick-up, your Egyptologist guide will lead you to the Egyptian Museum. down town Cairo, . You will then move on to The Citadel of Saladin & the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Near the End of the Fatimid Caliphate (969 1178 CE), the Muslim ruler of Damascus struggled with the Crusaders over the Holy Lands & Jerusalem, so he sent one of his followers, Saladin, to control Egypt and to put an end to the Fatimid Caliphate, and to restore Egypt back to the Sunni doctrine of Islam. Saladin managed to do this, he became the Caliph himself (1174 CE), and decided to build a Citadel "fortress" to defend Cairo against any potential attacks by the Crusaders. The Citadel became the seat of the government for a very long time, until another Egyptian King, "Mohamed Ali", decided to build a mosque and a mausoleum for himself, at (1831 CE), The next stop will be at The Churches of Old Cairo & the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Near the Roman Fortress, you will be transferred back to you hotel.

Itinerary:


After a hotel pick-up, your Egyptologist guide will lead you to the Egyptian Museum. down town Cairo, . You will then move on to The Citadel of Saladin & the Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Near the End of the Fatimid Caliphate (969 – 1178 CE), the Muslim ruler of Damascus struggled with the Crusaders over the Holy Lands & Jerusalem, so he sent one of his followers, Saladin, to control Egypt and to put an end to the Fatimid Caliphate, and to restore Egypt back to the Sunni doctrine of Islam. Saladin managed to do this, he became the Caliph himself (1174 CE), and decided to build a Citadel "fortress" to defend Cairo against any potential attacks by the Crusaders. The Citadel became the seat of the government for a very long time, until another Egyptian King, "Mohamed Ali", decided to build a mosque and a mausoleum for himself, at (1831 CE), The next stop will be at The Churches of Old Cairo & the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. Near the Roman Fortress, you will be transferred back to you hotel.

Inclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults

Children must be accompanied by an adult

The use of cameras is forbidden inside the Egyptian Museum, and some churches, check with your guide for more details.

Some places require taking off your shoes/sandals

The mosque dress code: no shorts, and women are required to cover up in the Synagogue, Churches and the Mosque.

Females should take a scarf

Traveler Reviews

  • 11-Jun-2018

    If you’re interested in learning a great deal about the fascinating religious and cultural history of Morocco, we strongly recommend taking a tour with Abdul Moez Sebak. A retired professor of archaeology, he is incredibly knowledgeable about a wide range of subjects-particularly Ancient Egyptian history. We toured Old Cairo, the Citadel and the Egyptian Museum with Abdul and were thrilled with our experience. He is professional, good-natured and really focuses on educating you about Cairo’s history - not on tourist traps or other distractions. We enthusiastically recommend him for anyone looking for a private tour guide in Cairo.