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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

1. Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo. First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions. Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.  Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy views of the city as you hear about the citadel's fascinating history. Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a beautiful 14th-century market that still retains traces of its former glory.  Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch. Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

Cairo: Egyptian Museum and National Museum Private Tour

2. Cairo: Egyptian Museum and National Museum Private Tour

Take a guided in-depth tour of the two most important museums in Egypt. Visit the Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an Egyptologist as your guide. Start with pickup at your hotel by minivan and first visit the Egyptian Museum, also known as the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, where your guide will show you the highlights of the incredible collection of artifacts. Discover over 250,000 genuine artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamen. After taking a break for lunch in a local restaurant at your own expense, continue to the next stop, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Enjoy a guided tour where you will learn more about Egyptian civilizations from prehistoric times right up until the present day. Walk through the Royal Mummies Hall, and see the gold coffins and remains of pharaohs of the past. Discover more about famous rulers like King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.

From Alexandra: Cairo, Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour

3. From Alexandra: Cairo, Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour

Your Tours guide and manager will be waiting inside the Alexandria Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them - they will be waiting for you and will find you. From the moment your tour starts, your guides will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Travel to the Great Pyramids one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, enjoy a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Visit The Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple & many outstanding photo stops. Move on to visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities that includes King Tutankhamen's treasures. End the day with an optional visit to traditional bazaars then drive back to your cruise ship 2 hours before your departure time. If time permits, we can make some photo stops in Alexandria. Your day trip to Cairo has been designed to help you enjoy the maximum amount of Egypt with the least amount of time. If you want to customize your trip, please let us know.

QR Entry Ticket National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

4. QR Entry Ticket National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Book in advance your tickets to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to skip the line or the Queue. Ensure you get the QR tickets from your supplier one day before the trip. please note, that the QR GetYourGuide confirmation is just a confirmation booking, and is not used in the entrance fees. Your supplier will send you another QR ticket stamped by the Ministry of Tourism one day before the trip. If you book on the same date, don't worry, our supplier will contact you directly to send you the tickets as soon as possible. On the date you visit, You might need to pass through a security check before entering the museum. Show your QR code to the staff, and they will scan it to grant you entry. If someone tells you "This ticket is not valid", call your Supplier immediately and don't pay again. The museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions cover a wide range of topics related to civilization, culture, and history. It explores Quebec's cultural identity, history, and the evolution of human societies. Exhibits include artifacts, artworks, multimedia displays, and interactive installations.

Cairo: Private Tour Visit Pyramids and Civilization Museum

5. Cairo: Private Tour Visit Pyramids and Civilization Museum

Pick up at your hotel in Cairo/Giza By Luna Travels guide to start your full day tour visiting Giza Pyramids where you will visit the Great Pyramids: Cheops, Chephren Mykerinos then visit the Valley Temple where the priests mummified the corpse of King Chephren There you can also see The Sphinx up close: the legendary guardian that stands next to the huge funerary complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren. Continue by going to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with a guide. The four primary crafts that created Egyptian civilization are displayed in the main exhibition hall: pottery, wood, textiles, and ornaments. There, you can see the oldest prosthetic toe in the entire world, a man's skeleton that dates back 30000 years, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba), the last item made in Egypt under President Naser, and the Mahmal, which used to annually carry the cover in a grand procession from Egypt to Saudi Arabia. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Cairo: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Guided Tour

6. Cairo: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of Cairo's National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and dive into the rich past of this ancient land. Walk among past rulers in the Royal Mummies Hall, featuring 22 royal mummies. Enjoy a morning pickup from your hotel and head over to the museum, where over 50,000 artifacts await you. Find out interesting facts about Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. Visit the Royal Mummies Hall; the crown jewel of the museum. See 22 mummies, including famous rulers like King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut, as well as their coffins. Discover some of Egypt's most precious historical treasures in the themed main exhibition halls covering topics such as the dawn of Egyptian civilization, writing systems, and the importance of the Nile.

From Cairo or Giza: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Private Tour

7. From Cairo or Giza: Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Private Tour

Enjoy a Private, comfortable, worry-free round trip and guided day tour with an experienced tour guide. Meet the tour guide at your hotel inside Cairo or Giza for pick-up. Visit Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Discover the secrets of the construction of the Pyramids and more. Take the best photos, admire the desert landscapes, and walk from one Pyramid to another. Discover all the secrets of the Sphinx and the meaning of its symbols. If the option is chosen, enjoy a thrilling one-hour ATV ride in the desert. At the end of the tour, be dropped back at your hotel.

Cairo: National Museum and Egyptian Museum Tour with Lunch

8. Cairo: National Museum and Egyptian Museum Tour with Lunch

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza and transported to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in an air-conditioned car. The museum, which is housed in Old Cairo, features 50,000 items and tells the tale of Egyptian history and culture. After that, it's time to savor a genuine meal at a nearby eatery. Make your way to the Egyptian Museum to see the Pharaonic-era items there. The collection, which spans 5000 years and is thought to be the world's greatest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art, is on display in the museum. There are more than 250,000 authentic objects on display, including a display of Tutankhamen's trove of treasure, gold, and jewelry, which was kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before it. was found in his grave, which was found in the 1920s. Your chosen location or hotel in Cairo or Giza will be where you are dropped off after an unforgettable day spent exploring the city.

Cairo: National Museum, Egyptian Museum, and Citadel Tour

9. Cairo: National Museum, Egyptian Museum, and Citadel Tour

You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Located in Old Cairo, the museum showcases 50,000 artifacts and will tell you the story of Egyptian heritage and culture. Next, you will visit Saladin Citadel, built in 1183. This huge structure protected Cairo from several enemy attacks. Admire the beautiful city views of Cairo and the desert from the citadel. Listen to interesting stories about its construction and history from your guide. Then, it’s time to enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. After a memorable day discovering the city, you will be dropped off at your selected location or hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Cairo: 3-Day Highlight Tours

10. Cairo: 3-Day Highlight Tours

Day 1 : Giza Pyramids, Memphis City, Dahshur And Sakkara Pyramids Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick up you from your hotelt, to enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit to the Valley Temple. Move to visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty for King zoser. Then Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis. And then visit Dahshur pyramids an ancient royal necropolis, located approximately 40 kilometers south of Cairo – the pyramids were built from 2613 – 2589 BC. The Bent pyramid is the most famous of the pyramids in the area. Day 2 : National Museum, Egyptian Museum, and Citadel You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Located in Old Cairo, the museum showcases 50,000 artifacts and will tell you the story of Egyptian heritage and culture. Next, you will visit Saladin Citadel, built in 1183. This huge structure protected Cairo from several enemy attacks. Admire the beautiful city views of Cairo and the desert from the citadel. Listen to interesting stories about its construction and history from your guide. Then, it’s time to enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. After a memorable day discovering the city, you will be dropped off at your selected location or hotel in Cairo or Giza. Day 3 : Islamic and old Cairo Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to visit Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. then move to the mosque of Ahmed Ibn Tulun. Explore the Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan and one of the finest examples of early Mamluk architecture. Then, move to Bab Zuwayla through Street of Muezz to visit the Al Khayammeyah, Mosque-Mausoleum of Sultan al-Mu’ayyad Shaykh, Sabil-Kuttab of Tusun Pasha and the Mosque of Al-Azhar. Continue walking from the twin-towered Bab el-Fotouh, a fortified gate in Cairo’s old city walls, to Khan el-Khalili bazaar, one of the city’s major souks. Immerse yourself in the tightly packed stalls displaying everything from spices and leather goods to jewelery and vegetables, all on a street that has hardly changed for centuries. Bargaining is expected, so prepare to negotiate. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before driving to the madrasa, and mausoleum of Sultan al-Mansur Qalawun and the Madrasa-Khanqah of Sultan Barquq. Your guide will show you the Museum of textiles and the mosque of Al-Aqmar, before seeing, the best example of an old Cairo house. Then transfer back to your hotel.

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A captivating tour of the most important sites in Cairo. Everything is really professional from the transportation, organization to well developed and customizable  itinerary. We had a great, friendly and very knowledgeable guide, egyptologist Sam.  He gladly answered all our questions and presented to us through  this tour a very unique history of Cairo. Beautiful, mesmerizing sites, great guide and great logistics. Thank you!

We greatly enjoyed the Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Old Cairo tour. It was truly amazing to learn about the ancient artifacts and mummies displayed at the museum and to witness the beauty of the mosque in the citadel. We highly recommend our guide, Ahmed Zaki. He has a vast knowledge of the history of Egypt and did an excellent job of explaining everything in a way that was simple and easy to understand.

Very interesting museum. Guide was informative and helpful. Driver was excellent negotiating the free for all Cairo traffic. Best way to see Cairo.

This was a great tour of Cairo! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we got a great overview of the city.

A good overview of key Cairo sights with a great guide. Ahmed was really friendly and knowledgeable